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Changelog

Recent updates, improvements, and fixes to the TARS platform.

Apr 27, 2026
Chat Interface Redesign
New Improved
  • Redesigned dashboard as a chat-first interface inspired by ChatGPT and Claude — tasks feel like conversations
  • Chat input bar with inline project selector for submitting tasks without leaving the feed
  • Typing indicators show when TARS is actively working on a task
  • PR link cards rendered inline in the chat feed — click to open the pull request directly
  • Real-time WebSocket status updates with visual reconnection indicator when the connection drops
Apr 23, 2026
Queue Visibility & Bulk Submission
New
  • New queue page at /dashboard/queue/ showing all pending, active, and recently completed tasks across projects
  • Bulk task submission — paste or upload multiple task descriptions and enqueue them all at once
  • Task templates and suggestion chips on the new-task form for common coding requests
Apr 19, 2026
Settings Page & Simplified Signup
New Improved
  • Settings page for managing profile, notification preferences, API keys, and connected integrations
  • Streamlined signup flow — reduced from multi-step form to a single screen with progressive disclosure
Apr 12, 2026
Documentation Site
New
  • Launched the documentation site with Getting Started, Worker Setup, API Reference, FAQ, and Changelog sections
  • Added platform status page at /status/ showing live database and worker health
  • Added Docs link to main navigation and dashboard sidebar
Apr 10, 2026
Comprehensive Test Suite & CI Pipeline
New
  • Added end-to-end test suite covering authentication, project management, task submission, and worker API
  • Configured GitHub Actions CI pipeline with automated test runs on every pull request
  • Added coverage reporting with minimum 80% threshold enforcement
Apr 8, 2026
Error Pages & Loading States
New Improved
  • Designed custom 404, 403, and 500 error pages matching the platform's dark theme
  • Added skeleton loading states across the dashboard for a smoother perceived performance experience
  • Improved form submission feedback with inline loading spinners
Apr 5, 2026
Email Sequences & Notifications
New
  • Task lifecycle email notifications: started, PR ready, and failed states
  • In-app notification bell with real-time unread badge
  • Notification preferences page to manage email subscriptions
  • Mark-all-read and per-notification read tracking
Apr 2, 2026
Billing & Stripe Integration
New
  • Billing page with current plan, usage, and payment method overview
  • Stripe Checkout integration for plan upgrades
  • Stripe webhook handler for subscription lifecycle events
  • Usage metrics tracked per billing period
Mar 28, 2026
Member Dashboard
New
  • Polished member dashboard with real-time activity feed via WebSockets
  • Stats overview: active projects, pending tasks, completed tasks
  • Quick task submission modal accessible from anywhere in the dashboard
  • Onboarding flow for new members: connect project → submit first task
Mar 20, 2026
Worker API & Task Queue
New
  • Worker registration and API key authentication
  • Heartbeat endpoint with automatic offline detection (5-minute timeout)
  • Priority-scored task queue with age bonus and project-affinity (cache-warm) scoring
  • Concurrent worker support with per-project serialization to prevent merge conflicts
  • Real-time task status broadcasts via Django Channels / WebSockets
Mar 10, 2026
Initial Platform Launch
New
  • User authentication: registration, login, password reset
  • Project management: connect GitHub repositories with configurable default branch
  • Task submission with title, description, and priority
  • Marketing site: landing page, services page, and early-access inquiry form
  • Admin analytics dashboard with usage metrics