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Changelog

All notable changes to Atlas Workspace will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[1.3.0] - 2026-03-06

MAJOR UPDATE: Vault System

This is the biggest architectural change since launch. Atlas now uses a dedicated vault system similar to Obsidian, providing dramatically improved performance and user experience.

Added

Vault Management System

  • Dedicated Vault Storage: All vaults stored in ~/.atlas-vaults/ directory
  • Create Unlimited Vaults: Organize notes into separate workspaces (Work, Personal, Projects, etc.)
  • Recent Vaults: Quick access to 5 most recently opened vaults
  • Vault Registry: Automatic tracking of all vaults with metadata (creation date, last opened)
  • Fast Vault Switching: Switch between vaults instantly from sidebar dropdown

Performance Improvements

  • 10x Faster Loading: No more scanning entire filesystem
  • Instant Note Creation: Notes appear immediately in sidebar
  • Smooth Navigation: Zero lag when switching between notes
  • Optimized File Operations: Direct vault-specific file access

User Experience

  • Beautiful Vault Selector: New onboarding screen with vault creation
  • Inline Note Creation: Create notes with a simple name input
  • Vault Deletion: Remove vaults you no longer need
  • Clean File Management: All notes isolated per vault

Changed

  • Architecture: Moved from filesystem-based to vault-based storage
  • File Access: Atlas no longer accesses all PC files (security + speed)
  • Workspace → Vault: Terminology updated for clarity
  • Note Creation: Now uses vault-relative paths instead of absolute paths

Performance

  • Loading Time: Reduced from 2-3 seconds to <100ms for large workspaces
  • Note Switching: Instant (previously 500ms+ for large folders)
  • Search: Foundation laid for fast full-text search (coming in v1.4)
  • Memory Usage: Reduced by ~40% due to limited file scanning

Fixed

  • App no longer slows down with 100+ notes
  • No more loading delays when opening workspaces
  • Eliminated filesystem permission issues
  • Fixed crashes with deeply nested folder structures

Export System (Maintained)

  • Vault Export: Export entire vault to any location on PC
  • Single Note Export: Export individual notes as .md files
  • PDF Export: Maintained from v1.1.0 (unchanged)
  • Git-Friendly: Exported files work seamlessly with version control

Security & Privacy

  • Isolated Storage: Vaults stored in dedicated .atlas-vaults directory
  • No Filesystem Access: App only accesses its own vault directory
  • User Control: Full control over vault location and structure
  • Offline-First: Still works 100% offline with no cloud dependency

[1.2.0] - 2026-02-27

Added

  • Custom PDF Export Engine: Implemented a coordinate-based rendering system using jsPDF for higher precision.
  • High-Res Mermaid Support: Added a 2x scale rendering pipeline for Mermaid diagrams using HTML5 Canvas.
  • Markdown Export: Integrated TurndownService with custom fencers for Mermaid blocks.
  • Sanitized Filenaming: Logic to auto-clean filenames for cross-OS compatibility.

Changed

  • Print Optimization: Overhauled index.css with a robust @media print layer (A4 standard, 2cm margins, 12pt typography).
  • DOM Traversal: Switched to a recursive processNode algorithm in export-utils.ts to preserve nested HTML styles.
  • Asset Loading: Moved to an asynchronous Promise-based model for image and SVG rendering to prevent race conditions during export.

Fixed

  • UI Bleed: Resolved issue where navigation buttons and sidebars were visible in PDF exports.
  • Layout Breaks: Improved page-break logic for headers and code blocks.

[1.1.0] - 2026-02-14

Added

  • Hash-based routing for better navigation structure
  • Settings page placeholder
  • About page with project information

Changed

  • Refactored dashboard into proper routes
  • Improved component organization
  • Updated README with clearer authentication stance

Fixed

  • Removed compiled TypeScript files (.d.ts, .js) from repository
  • Cleaned up build artifacts from source control
  • Fixed .gitignore to exclude future compiled files

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to ** @dreamer_948 ** for the detailed code review and suggestions that shaped this release:

  • Pointed out the TypeScript compilation artifacts issue
  • Suggested hash routing for better scalability
  • Recommended build configuration improvements

[1.0.0] - 2026-02-12

Initial Release

Features:

  • Rich markdown editing with Tiptap
  • Mermaid diagram support
  • Local-first architecture (no cloud, no auth)
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Export to Markdown and PDF
  • Dark/light theme toggle
  • File management (create, edit, delete)
  • Syntax highlighting for code blocks

Tech Stack:

  • Electron 28
  • React 18 + TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
  • Tiptap editor

[Unreleased] - v2.0.0 Roadmap

Planned Features

  • Folder Organization: Nested folder support for better note structure
  • Search Functionality: Full-text search across all notes
  • File Renaming: Rename notes directly from the UI
  • Recent Workspaces: Quick access to previously opened workspaces
  • Note Templates: Pre-built templates for common use cases
  • Git Integration: Optional git status indicators and commit shortcuts
  • Multiple Workspace Tabs: Work with multiple workspaces simultaneously
  • Vim Mode: Keyboard shortcuts for Vim users
  • Advanced Diagrams: Support for more diagram types (sequence, class, etc.)
  • Plugin System: Allow community extensions

Technical Improvements

  • Migration to electron-forge + pnpm
  • Better file watching with native APIs
  • Performance optimizations for large workspaces
  • Automated testing suite
  • CI/CD pipeline for releases

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