v0.1.0

Tag version: v0.1.0
Release title: Personal Status Monitor v0.1.0

Description:

🎉 Personal Status Monitor v0.1.0 - First Release!

A real-time desktop widget that shows your current thoughts and active applications on your portfolio website.

✨ What's New in v0.1.0

• ✅ Windows Support - Native Win32 GUI with system tray integration
• ✅ Setup Dialog - Easy first-time configuration with portfolio API integration
• ✅ Real-time Updates - Live thoughts sharing and availability status
• ✅ App Detection - Automatically detects and displays currently running applications
• ✅ Secure API - Encrypted communication with your Vercel portfolio
• ✅ Settings Management - Persistent configuration storage in Windows Registry
• ✅ Professional UI - Clean, modern interface with custom icon

📦 Download & Install

Windows (Recommended)

1. Download: PersonalStatusMonitor.zip below
2. Extract anywhere on your computer
3. Run: PersonalStatusMonitor.exe
4. Setup: Enter your portfolio API endpoint and key
5. Enjoy: App runs in system tray!

Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• Internet connection for portfolio integration
• Your portfolio website with /api/status endpoint

🏗️ Architecture Highlights

• Cross-platform C++17 codebase
• Modern CMake build system
• Win32 API for native Windows integration
• WinHTTP for secure API communication
• Thread-safe design with RAII principles

🎯 Perfect For

• Portfolio websites - Show live activity to visitors
• Developers - Share current projects and availability
• Freelancers - Display work status to clients
• Tech enthusiasts - Integrate desktop with web presence

🔧 Technical Details

• Size: ~2MB (statically linked, no dependencies)
• Memory: <50MB typical usage
• Network: Minimal API calls every 2 seconds
• Startup: Automatic with Windows (optional)

🚀 Coming Soon (Roadmap)

• 🐧 Linux support (X11/Wayland)
• 🎨 Themes & customization
• 📊 Usage analytics dashboard
• 🔌 Plugin system for integrations
• 📱 Mobile companion app

🤝 Contributing

• Feel free to hmu and report bugs and contribute!
• Star the repo if you find it useful!

📄 License

MIT License - See LICENSE.txt for details

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