Sreehari425 · Sreehari425 · Aug 5, 2026 · Aug 5, 2026 · Aug 5, 2026
diff --git a/.github/workflows/basic-ci.yml b/.github/workflows/basic-ci.yml
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ jobs:
           submodules: true
 
       - name: Toolchain (stable with rustfmt, clippy)
-        uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@1.78
+        uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@1.81.0
         with:
           components: rustfmt, clippy
 

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [package]
 name = "presenceforge"
-version = "0.2.1"
+version = "0.3.0"
 edition = "2021"
 authors = ["Sreehari Anil <sreehari7102008@gmail.com>"]
 description = "A library for Discord Rich Presence (IPC) integration"
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ repository = "https://github.com/Sreehari425/presenceforge"
 license = "MIT OR Apache-2.0"
 keywords = ["discord", "rpc", "rich-presence", "ipc", "gaming"]
 categories = ["api-bindings", "games"]
-rust-version = "1.78.0"
+rust-version = "1.81.0"
 
 # Configuration for docs.rs to build documentation with all features
 [package.metadata.docs.rs]

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@
 A Rust library for Discord Rich Presence that actually works without the headaches. No more fighting with the Discord SDK or dealing with complex C bindings.
 
 [![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT%20OR%20Apache--2.0-blue.svg)](https://github.com/Sreehari425/presenceforge#license)
-[![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/rust-1.78+-blue.svg)](https://www.rust-lang.org)
+[![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/rust-1.81+-blue.svg)](https://www.rust-lang.org)
 ![Crates.io Version](https://img.shields.io/crates/v/presenceforge)
 
-> **Note**: This is currently in development (v0.2.1). Things might break.
+> **Note**: This is currently in development (v0.3.0). Things might break.
 > This is a learning/hobby project.
 > Features and APIs may change in future versions.
 
@@ -42,18 +42,18 @@ Add PresenceForge to your `Cargo.toml`:
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-presenceforge = "0.2.1"
+presenceforge = "0.3.0"
 ```
 
 For async support, add one of the runtime features:
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
 # OR
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["async-std-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["async-std-runtime"] }
 # OR
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["smol-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["smol-runtime"] }
 ```
 
 ### Basic Usage (Synchronous)

diff --git a/changelogs/0.3.0.md b/changelogs/0.3.0.md
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+## [0.3.0] - release
+
+### Changed (Breaking)
+
+#### Minimum Supported Rust Version (MSRV)
+
+- Bumped MSRV to Rust `1.81.0` in `Cargo.toml` and pinned channel to `1.81.0` in `rust-toolchain.toml`.
+- Upgraded CI workflow configuration to target Rust 1.81.0.
+- Required to maintain full compatibility with `thiserror` v2 (which relies on `core::error::Error` stabilized in Rust 1.81.0).
diff --git a/docs/ACTIVITY_BUILDER_REFERENCE.md b/docs/ACTIVITY_BUILDER_REFERENCE.md
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ let end_time = now + 300;
 ### 8. **Secrets** (For "Ask to Join" and Spectate features)
 
 > **⚠️ Feature Flag Required:** These methods require the `secrets` feature flag to be enabled.
-> Add to your `Cargo.toml`: `presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["secrets"] }`
+> Add to your `Cargo.toml`: `presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["secrets"] }`
 
 #### Note: untested feature
 

diff --git a/docs/API_REFERENCE.md b/docs/API_REFERENCE.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 API reference for PresenceForge (work-in-progress; APIs may change).
 
-> **Note:** PresenceForge v0.2.1 is an early development release.  
+> **Note:** PresenceForge v0.3.0 is an early development release.  
 > It’s functional, but features may change or be incomplete.
 
 ## Table of Contents

diff --git a/docs/ASYNC_RUNTIMES.md b/docs/ASYNC_RUNTIMES.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Async Runtimes Guide
 
-> **Note:** PresenceForge v0.2.1 is an early development release.  
+> **Note:** PresenceForge v0.3.0 is an early development release.  
 > It’s functional, but features may change or be incomplete.
 
 ## Table of Contents
@@ -63,13 +63,13 @@ Add to your `Cargo.toml` with **one** of these feature flags:
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
 # For Tokio
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
 
 # For async-std
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["async-std-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["async-std-runtime"] }
 
 # For smol
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["smol-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["smol-runtime"] }
 ```
 
 **This exact code works with all three runtimes:**
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ Add to your `Cargo.toml`:
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros"] }
 ```
 
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ async-std provides an async API similar to the standard library.
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["async-std-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["async-std-runtime"] }
 async-std = { version = "1", features = ["attributes"] }
 ```
 
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ smol is a small and fast async runtime.
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["smol-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["smol-runtime"] }
 smol = "2"
 ```
 

diff --git a/docs/FAQ.md b/docs/FAQ.md
@@ -52,11 +52,11 @@ git ls-remote git@github.com:Sreehari425/presenceforge.git
 
 If SSH works but you still have issues, please report them on GitHub Issues.
 
-For now, use version `0.2.1` instead:
+For now, use version `0.3.0` instead:
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-presenceforge = "0.2.1"
+presenceforge = "0.3.0"
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ The feature is called `tokio-runtime`, not `tokio`:
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
 ```
 
 Valid features: `tokio-runtime`, `async-std-runtime`, `smol-runtime`
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Make sure you're using compatible versions:
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["full"] }  # Use version 1.x
 ```
 

diff --git a/docs/GETTING_STARTED.md b/docs/GETTING_STARTED.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 Welcome to PresenceForge! This guide will help you get started with integrating Discord Rich Presence into your Rust application.
 
-> **Note:** PresenceForge v0.2.1 is an early development release.  
+> **Note:** PresenceForge v0.3.0 is an early development release.  
 > It’s functional, but features may change or be incomplete.
 
 ## What is Discord Rich Presence?
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Add PresenceForge to your `Cargo.toml`:
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-presenceforge = "0.2.1"
+presenceforge = "0.3.0"
 ```
 
 ### With Async Support
@@ -46,13 +46,13 @@ If you need async support, add one of the runtime features:
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
 # For Tokio users
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
 
 # For async-std users
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["async-std-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["async-std-runtime"] }
 
 # For smol users
-presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["smol-runtime"] }
+presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["smol-runtime"] }
 ```
 
 ## Your First Rich Presence
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ cd my-discord-presence
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-presenceforge = "0.2.1"
+presenceforge = "0.3.0"
 ```
 
 ### Step 3: Write your first presence

diff --git a/rust-toolchain.toml b/rust-toolchain.toml
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 [toolchain]
-channel = "1.78.0"
+channel = "1.81.0"
 components = ["rustfmt", "clippy", "rust-src"]
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 //!
 //! ```toml
 //! [dependencies]
-//! presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
+//! presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["tokio-runtime"] }
 //! tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros"] }
 //! ```
 //!
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
 //!
 //! ```toml
 //! [dependencies]
-//! presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["async-std-runtime"] }
+//! presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["async-std-runtime"] }
 //! async-std = { version = "1", features = ["attributes"] }
 //! ```
 //!
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@
 //!
 //! ```toml
 //! [dependencies]
-//! presenceforge = { version = "0.2.1", features = ["smol-runtime"] }
+//! presenceforge = { version = "0.3.0", features = ["smol-runtime"] }
 //! smol = "2"
 //! ```
 //!