Merge pull request #104 from the-luap/release-please--branches--main

chore(main): release 2.3.1
2026-01-15 06:46:06 -05:00 · 2026-01-15 11:45:24 +00:00 · 2026-01-15 06:45:06 -05:00 · 2026-01-15 12:32:07 +01:00 · 2026-01-15 12:30:25 +01:00 · 2026-01-15 06:28:27 -05:00
30 changed files with 1173 additions and 269 deletions
@@ -50,6 +50,16 @@ VITE_API_URL=/api
 # DB_PORT=5432
 # REDIS_PORT=6379

+# Release Channel
+# Options: 'stable' (default), 'beta', or specific version like 'v2.3.0'
+# 'stable' uses the :stable tag (same as :latest on main)
+# 'beta' uses the :beta tag for pre-release versions
+PICPEAK_CHANNEL=stable
+
+# Update Check Configuration
+# Set to 'false' to disable update notifications in admin UI
+UPDATE_CHECK_ENABLED=true
+
 # Timezone
 TZ=UTC

@@ -8,10 +8,10 @@ name: Build and Push Docker Images

 on:
  push:
-    branches: [ main, develop ]
-    tags: [ 'v*.*.*' ]  # Triggered by Release Please tags
+    branches: [ main, beta ]
+    tags: [ 'v*.*.*', 'v*.*.*-beta.*' ]  # Triggered by Release Please tags (stable and beta)
  pull_request:
-    branches: [ main ]
+    branches: [ main, beta ]
  release:
    types: [ published ]  # Triggered when Release Please creates a release
  workflow_dispatch:
@@ -42,6 +42,18 @@ jobs:
    - name: Checkout code
      uses: actions/checkout@v4

+    - name: Determine build context
+      id: context
+      run: |
+        # Determine if this is a beta or stable release
+        if [[ "${{ github.ref }}" == refs/tags/v*-beta* ]] || [[ "${{ github.ref }}" == refs/heads/beta ]]; then
+          echo "channel=beta" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "is_prerelease=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+        else
+          echo "channel=stable" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "is_prerelease=false" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+        fi
+
    - name: Determine build platforms
      id: platforms
      run: |
@@ -88,10 +100,12 @@ jobs:
          type=ref,event=branch
          type=ref,event=pr
          type=semver,pattern={{version}}
-          type=semver,pattern={{major}}.{{minor}}
-          type=semver,pattern={{major}}
+          type=semver,pattern={{major}}.{{minor}},enable=${{ steps.context.outputs.is_prerelease == 'false' }}
+          type=semver,pattern={{major}},enable=${{ steps.context.outputs.is_prerelease == 'false' }}
          type=sha,format=short
          type=raw,value=latest,enable={{is_default_branch}}
+          type=raw,value=stable,enable=${{ github.ref == 'refs/heads/main' || (startsWith(github.ref, 'refs/tags/v') && steps.context.outputs.is_prerelease == 'false') }}
+          type=raw,value=beta,enable=${{ github.ref == 'refs/heads/beta' || steps.context.outputs.is_prerelease == 'true' }}

    - name: Build and push Backend Docker image
      uses: docker/build-push-action@v5
@@ -123,7 +137,7 @@ jobs:

    - name: Upload Trivy scan results to GitHub Security tab
      if: github.event_name != 'pull_request' && steps.login-ghcr.outcome == 'success'
-      uses: github/codeql-action/upload-sarif@v3
+      uses: github/codeql-action/upload-sarif@v4
      with:
        sarif_file: 'trivy-backend.sarif'
        category: 'backend-vulnerabilities'
@@ -139,6 +153,18 @@ jobs:
    - name: Checkout code
      uses: actions/checkout@v4

+    - name: Determine build context
+      id: context
+      run: |
+        # Determine if this is a beta or stable release
+        if [[ "${{ github.ref }}" == refs/tags/v*-beta* ]] || [[ "${{ github.ref }}" == refs/heads/beta ]]; then
+          echo "channel=beta" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "is_prerelease=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+        else
+          echo "channel=stable" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "is_prerelease=false" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+        fi
+
    - name: Determine build platforms
      id: platforms
      run: |
@@ -185,10 +211,12 @@ jobs:
          type=ref,event=branch
          type=ref,event=pr
          type=semver,pattern={{version}}
-          type=semver,pattern={{major}}.{{minor}}
-          type=semver,pattern={{major}}
+          type=semver,pattern={{major}}.{{minor}},enable=${{ steps.context.outputs.is_prerelease == 'false' }}
+          type=semver,pattern={{major}},enable=${{ steps.context.outputs.is_prerelease == 'false' }}
          type=sha,format=short
          type=raw,value=latest,enable={{is_default_branch}}
+          type=raw,value=stable,enable=${{ github.ref == 'refs/heads/main' || (startsWith(github.ref, 'refs/tags/v') && steps.context.outputs.is_prerelease == 'false') }}
+          type=raw,value=beta,enable=${{ github.ref == 'refs/heads/beta' || steps.context.outputs.is_prerelease == 'true' }}

    - name: Build and push Frontend Docker image
      uses: docker/build-push-action@v5
@@ -220,7 +248,7 @@ jobs:

    - name: Upload Trivy scan results to GitHub Security tab
      if: github.event_name != 'pull_request' && steps.login-ghcr.outcome == 'success'
-      uses: github/codeql-action/upload-sarif@v3
+      uses: github/codeql-action/upload-sarif@v4
      with:
        sarif_file: 'trivy-frontend.sarif'
        category: 'frontend-vulnerabilities'
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+name: Release Please (Beta)
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [beta]
+
+permissions:
+  contents: write
+  pull-requests: write
+
+jobs:
+  release-please:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    outputs:
+      release_created: ${{ steps.release.outputs.release_created }}
+      tag_name: ${{ steps.release.outputs.tag_name }}
+      version: ${{ steps.release.outputs.version }}
+    steps:
+      - name: Run Release Please
+        uses: googleapis/release-please-action@v4
+        id: release
+        with:
+          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          config-file: release-please-config-beta.json
+          manifest-file: .release-please-manifest-beta.json
+          target-branch: beta
+
+      - name: Output Release Info
+        if: ${{ steps.release.outputs.release_created }}
+        run: |
+          echo "## Beta Release Created!" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "**Tag:** ${{ steps.release.outputs.tag_name }}" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "**Version:** ${{ steps.release.outputs.version }}" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "Docker images will be built and tagged with this beta version." >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+
@@ -34,38 +34,3 @@ jobs:
          echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
          echo "Docker images will be built and tagged with this version." >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY

-  # Sync version to package.json files after release
-  sync-versions:
-    needs: release-please
-    if: ${{ needs.release-please.outputs.release_created }}
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    permissions:
-      contents: write
-    steps:
-      - name: Checkout
-        uses: actions/checkout@v4
-        with:
-          ref: main
-
-      - name: Update package.json versions
-        run: |
-          VERSION="${{ needs.release-please.outputs.version }}"
-          echo "Updating package.json files to version $VERSION"
-
-          # Update backend package.json
-          cd backend
-          npm version $VERSION --no-git-tag-version --allow-same-version
-          cd ..
-
-          # Update frontend package.json
-          cd frontend
-          npm version $VERSION --no-git-tag-version --allow-same-version
-          cd ..
-
-      - name: Commit version updates
-        run: |
-          git config user.name "github-actions[bot]"
-          git config user.email "github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
-          git add backend/package.json frontend/package.json
-          git diff --staged --quiet || git commit -m "chore: sync package.json versions to ${{ needs.release-please.outputs.version }}"
-          git push
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+{
+  ".": "3.0.0-beta.0"
+}
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 {
-  ".": "2.2.3"
+  ".": "2.3.1"
 }
@@ -5,6 +5,211 @@ All notable changes to PicPeak will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).

+## [2.3.1](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/compare/v2.3.0...v2.3.1) (2026-01-15)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* CI workflow fixes for protected branches ([657c205](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/657c205a4d8ca49070b69973f4c7a3d1418633af))
+* use Release Please extra-files instead of sync-versions job ([fe7d45d](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/fe7d45dd122b2dca1b2a21ba5c86d32b9a193074))
+
+## [3.0.0-beta.0](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/compare/v2.3.0-beta.0...v3.0.0-beta.0) (2026-01-15)
+
+
+### ⚠ BREAKING CHANGES
+
+* Deployment now requires external reverse proxy for SSL/HTTPS
+
+### Features
+
+* add Apple Liquid Glass templates, image security settings, and automated releases ([6033461](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/6033461be118ce78277ec568e1ef1ceeff7311c8))
+* add complete translation support for backup admin page ([e9f92e6](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/e9f92e66d08ac7001c31a3ee8f43ee8306bc79a9))
+* Add CSS template system with custom gallery styling support ([0da45e6](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0da45e699ad998031aa56a92f2da5ee61a04e285))
+* add event management, gallery customization, and release automationFeature/event rename ([40ee671](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/40ee67171d41522037bf9d4e7675b62ec564346d))
+* add feedback management enhancements ([0064122](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0064122eff12029300ab7f95078b5710c3c2d08c))
+* add GitHub Actions workflow for Docker image builds ([4029559](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/40295599547b86af7fea3359c7486918d2cd0236))
+* add multi-administrator support with RBAC and fix backup/restore for S3 ([892e47d](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/892e47d017064d7922536f8e138bbb290a45cdc9))
+* **admin:** external media import modal + thumbnail fixes for reference events\n\n- Photos tab: replace inline external folder picker with a modal opened via "Import from External Folder" button next to "Upload Photos"; add info that all pictures in the selected folder will be imported.\n- Admin thumbnails: align list endpoint to /api/admin/photos/:eventId/photos and always return thumbnail_url to trigger on-demand generation; normalize external paths to avoid duplicated folder segments (e.g., individual/individual) that broke resolver; improve thumbnail logging.\n- Use authenticated image fetching on admin feedback pages to prevent 401s in automation.\n- i18n: add backup.external.warning strings; complete German backup/restore coverage; add common keys (notSet, of, up, select, selected).\n- Docs: add Local (npm) setup for EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT in deployment guide.\n\nRefs [#17](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/17) – gallery feature request: https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/17 ([49c7778](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/49c77785e7a776890f15c0c541dcd18b74a86c6e))
+* **admin:** refine header layout and logo placement ([d64e7d0](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/d64e7d08deae7ad1b6f744f447fe546115427942))
+* allow admin email updates in UI ([#36](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/36)) ([3c2a79a](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3c2a79a31a0f1a44c8ec4f9a87f6fbcea9be651c))
+* beta/stable release channels with update notifications and bug fixes ([3c7dc20](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3c7dc2013fc3b57712ddf16db85f495b3cc7bfd7))
+* beta/stable release channels with update notifications and bug fixes ([#98](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/98)) ([3c7dc20](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3c7dc2013fc3b57712ddf16db85f495b3cc7bfd7))
+* completely rewrite GitHub mirror to create new history from target commit ([febacb7](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/febacb79ad86d35a222ec86a1e7da65747bbe19a))
+* consolidate setup scripts and guides into unified solution ([29a8ff9](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/29a8ff914cf838918ab827280e4415afbce5ca8d))
+* **docker:** add PUID/PGID and user mapping to avoid bind mount permission issues; feat(setup): prompt for admin email interactively; docs: PUID/PGID in .env.example ([410a33f](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/410a33fecf1693cc75816c53ac460ec20089e2a1))
+* enhance mirror-to-github workflow with commit-based history filtering ([b4b09c1](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/b4b09c16504ca64ce265c7bd0bf0c901dbbd0638))
+* **events:** add CSS template selector to event edit page ([6a6c2cd](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/6a6c2cd34db26a53b5fb96415650e8136a74e47f))
+* exclude Claude contributor from GitHub mirror workflow ([abbcdb1](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/abbcdb11136afd8cf4eb21c2103e81d22b9c886f))
+* fix analytics dashboard and implement complete Umami integration ([45ce988](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/45ce98806d4c87ddce8c400d07cc667bde435d75))
+* **gallery/filters:** add Rated and Commented filters (UI + backend).\n\n- UI: add star (Rated) and message (Commented) buttons to feedback filter bars (desktop + mobile)\n- Backend: support filter=rated, commented, and combinations via aggregate counts/queries ([b03760a](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/b03760ab01e21feb3578f90d065945d437d03452))
+* **gallery:** add quick Like/Favorite actions on thumbnails across layouts ([6368f10](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/6368f1027f96107ba64964eb126911bfe185f54a))
+* **gallery:** always-visible feedback indicators on grid tiles; fallback image rendering in lightbox/hero; auto-auth from shared-link token; fix external photo resolver\n\n- GridGallery: bottom-left icons for like/rated/comment on every tile\n- Hero layout grid: added same indicators (non-intrusive icons)\n- Lightbox/Hero: add fallbackSrc to display thumbnail if original fails\n- GalleryAuth: auto-store token from /gallery/:slug/:token and hydrate event\n- Backend gallery photo route: use resolvePhotoFilePath for external-media\n\nfix(admin): move photo feedback badges to bottom-right on admin grid tiles\n\nfix(dashboard): add missing i18n keys for activity types + fallback to formatter\n\nfix(admin/feedback): correct thumbnail URL base + robust date parsing\n\nRefs: [#19](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/19) ([6948aaa](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/6948aaa92afc29609f85cf7fd631095f3e32ad3f))
+* **gallery:** compact vertical icon-only feedback filter in PhotoFilterBar; remove wide buttons to prevent overflow\n\n- Desktop: vertical icon stack (All/Grid, Likes, Favorites) outside scroll area\n- Mobile: vertical icon stack below categories\n- Keeps existing category bar layout and count\n\nRefs: [#19](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/19) ([465f997](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/465f997752fc930ac0a3ae530e9e57a378877d53))
+* **i18n:** add translations for settings tabs ([c030e87](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/c030e872135b39701ef1f4bbb2f28bcaf4ce7fae))
+* implement 4 new features with bug fixes and refactoring plan ([77a4bfd](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/77a4bfd49975551bf509354097f280cab3e48c7a))
+* implement beta/stable release channels with update notifications ([617e778](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/617e778a48e0f0c24fcb8441d00ed2a816f19c03))
+* implement comprehensive backup and restore system with S3 support ([f6a79c8](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/f6a79c815e3085a56cbe7bac2964dd135f5e88bb))
+* implement feedback filter for liked/favorited photos (Issue [#17](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/17)) ([41857ec](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/41857ec499e2aab4347173cb031db246b9a032f6))
+* implement gallery feedback system with version tracking for backups ([dc1419c](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/dc1419c051dae44532bfc2b2c2bc00942577dc22))
+* implement gallery logo customization (Issue [#17](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/17)) ([909e760](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/909e760447c76bb35dbffa553a4665edc5ebccd9))
+* **lightbox:** keep feedback usable while navigating ([6368f10](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/6368f1027f96107ba64964eb126911bfe185f54a)), closes [#19](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/19)
+* Multi-administrator RBAC, CSS templates & security hardening ([#78](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/78)) ([16b3ab0](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/16b3ab039ae95f5641dc15a4811eb2b503f1791c))
+* **native:** auto-serve SPA when dist exists (unless SERVE_FRONTEND=false); add clear logging; serve index.html for /admin ([fb16b7b](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/fb16b7bbb8225192160c08050f1b164c36c8dc74))
+* **native:** build frontend and serve SPA from backend (SERVE_FRONTEND); fix Cannot GET /admin on native installs ([9fe10bc](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/9fe10bcce2871a48f2409b4936d95c00249deb51))
+* **native:** serve built frontend from backend; build frontend during install/update; ensure env flags (SERVE_FRONTEND, FRONTEND_DIR) ([61ad2d6](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/61ad2d61c137196c229817989f991e50fa389a6e))
+* overhaul public landing page and backup tooling ([2a4d388](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/2a4d38813f7ab64a6bbb3a666f3c98a29443488d))
+* **select:** add per-tile checkbox selection in Admin grid and all gallery layouts; tile click opens viewer; checkbox toggles selection; auto-enable selection mode; add testids ([9fda54b](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/9fda54bd06d37cd8f8f71056bf4f59e158cd8112))
+* **setup/docker:** auto-set PUID/PGID from invoking user and chown bind-mount folders; create missing data/events dirs ([0618b78](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0618b78725e85f97f0a4b4e834c17811c033c8f4))
+* **setup:** remove --admin-password; print admin credentials from ADMIN_CREDENTIALS.txt; fix ADMIN_URL to avoid /admin/admin; update native service commands ([84d0f63](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/84d0f63d36c68532fea83e7087b1afeaa9b82f39))
+* support per-gallery password toggle ([5d6c061](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/5d6c061f1c4fd20581b1e74fa114c96530b5de53))
+* update GitHub mirror workflow to start history from specific commit ([08da01f](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/08da01f021788a1b81a3a3aabf120636c4e1a90a))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* add missing route for feedback management page ([517128f](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/517128fd99863ea203e39268ffa6c1ff093bcbd0))
+* add missing translations and fix BackupHistory useTranslation error ([99e4778](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/99e47785e4a53c7ef9f95421413a2704b15b456d))
+* Add settings translations and fix manual backup process ([#82](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/82)) ([476fcce](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/476fcce13f30f9f2d2f98a0c87c25fba09e9eebc))
+* **admin/feedback:** use correct event id when rendering photo thumbnails ([4c7b49a](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/4c7b49a5f69a3fce4f9a0e837a082b56bb7e47d6)), closes [#19](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/19)
+* **admin:** prevent category badge overlap in grid ([d64e7d0](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/d64e7d08deae7ad1b6f744f447fe546115427942))
+* align backend port to 3000 across all configurations ([3a8d53f](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3a8d53f4927f577c4031c4bc3531e08191dc632a))
+* Align nginx backend port for production Docker deployments (v2.2.2) ([#88](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/88)) ([e0bd19a](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/e0bd19a74dd81bdd45be2384820830bd96769e1c))
+* auto-convert old date formats to new date-fns syntax ([e1aca6b](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/e1aca6b00c5affb914a0db44a6264c8e54fdffd6))
+* **backup:** add lastBackup alias and totalBackups for frontend compatibility ([749100c](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/749100c92abd2bb123b137e3d3c6bb342b8f5f00))
+* **backup:** allow manual backups when automated backups are disabled ([e6dd89e](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/e6dd89e969fb7018633159155975bd2bd2fb0409))
+* **ci:** add QEMU setup for multi-arch builds and skip for PRs ([0d36a27](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0d36a273bb58ffd0172efacd828e7171d954b41c))
+* clear notifications via API ([#35](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/35)) ([013be18](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/013be18d982986333e2ac24c7ede907de49690bc))
+* complete backup page translations and improve UI ([7387a5e](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/7387a5e9f90965a6cfb75589b2338bf28263b840))
+* complete restore page translations and fix structure ([618e269](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/618e2695fdf844cc0ae961b50a9b6eb99bc46a03))
+* configure github-release plugin to use GitHub API instead of Gitea ([2624ea6](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/2624ea6130a38224597f0c4d3f3d0341c334472f))
+* correct GitHub repository path in Drone CI release config ([247e154](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/247e154afefd3aef285e459bb7fc39ea460e53e2))
+* correct import statements for api in backup JSX files ([30f6780](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/30f678048417aeffe6eabefc7bed5e4dc2267f25))
+* correct malformed gallery URLs in admin panel View Gallery links ([3074748](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3074748bbc6a8cb8fc0e95d2f24d626f0d0444d0))
+* correct password generator function name in reset password route ([65d796b](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/65d796b9f09417f85bb3209c5e5fbe597a4bb2d3))
+* correct script name in Gitea mirror workflow ([828d6bc](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/828d6bc456175007b72998db7116eec993750435))
+* **cors:** scope CORS to /api only and avoid throwing on disallowed origins; prevents static asset 500s on native ([90bb21e](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/90bb21e38bf1ba97e3fb8185b8d05f1296d745ee))
+* critical database connection pool exhaustion issues ([8588133](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/8588133a4e35774e46f7c605638758e5b2a4a9e2))
+* **db:** improve PostgreSQL connection check in wait-for-db.sh ([e85a68a](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/e85a68a386c72c276b4958599b5246e60dfac716))
+* display new password after admin password reset ([bd8b885](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/bd8b885f7f060160eb852870d143f25ce628f3db))
+* Docker Swarm DNS resolution and backup status display (v2.2.3) ([082d8ab](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/082d8ab2054416b2a4f9e0438aa2bda0a8f4277e))
+* Docker Swarm DNS resolution and backup status display (v2.2.3) ([082d8ab](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/082d8ab2054416b2a4f9e0438aa2bda0a8f4277e))
+* force github-release plugin to use GitHub API instead of Gitea ([558a966](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/558a966f8509ac7b77c732f8cc5855c9f88a4bab))
+* **frontend:** add missing externalMedia service and mount admin external-media routes; verify Vite build ([ab324f1](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/ab324f192859204a3ea3c129530ccfe8f5a36968))
+* gallery thumbnails not loading (404 errors) [#96](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/96) ([e3c3c4c](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/e3c3c4c951c52de99bd0afd95b08d119153997b4))
+* **gallery/filters:** always apply global liked/favorited filters by aggregate counts (ignore guest_id); resolves mismatch between client guest_id and server identifier ([526dcd8](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/526dcd8dfc030d86143cee799a88a1004d96b116))
+* **gallery/filters:** make feedback filters work globally when no guest_id is provided; remove guest_id from client photos query\n\n- Backend /api/gallery/:slug/photos: if filter present and guest_id missing, filter by like_count/favorite_count\n- Frontend useGalleryPhotos: stop passing random guestId (does not match server guest_identifier)\n\nThis makes Liked/Favorited filters reflect photos with aggregate feedback counts as expected. ([5b2561b](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/5b2561b6f1da2665d6092ba954f8ff26df3959a4))
+* **gallery/sidebar:** compact icon-only feedback filter in sidebar (vertical, small) to avoid overflow; use GalleryFilter variant=compact ([ff89f96](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/ff89f96e31130f75bcd7a406c5d895eac17b65de))
+* **gallery:** feedback filter headline + horizontal icons in sidebar (compact variant); ensure sidebar content scrolls (flex-col container) ([3a6d061](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3a6d06192a280ead8bd5d1fbfe06554e63f3346e))
+* handle auth errors and JSON parsing in admin panel ([b2ae5f1](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/b2ae5f18ad4622ea9cb0b5b593dad19e5d14cf60))
+* handle legacy non-JSON logo paths when replacing logo ([0d5ce48](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0d5ce48dccf0c61f210725ffae15dafc5e9f7cab))
+* harden gallery downloads and per-gallery auth ([fc1bf53](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/fc1bf534129092ca3638e4a4bc47274cd297fa5f))
+* implement 9 production enhancements and security fixes ([c584369](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/c584369d5d5c33fd794cf82a2aea8089bd10e514))
+* improve admin credentials display and configuration ([ad495a9](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/ad495a92c46d02849ce0d9176cff43c83c5c4b57))
+* improve version bump workflow with better conflict resolution ([c787510](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/c7875102c5196a9ef3038c2d5e0ee313fbb2782a))
+* JSON serialize favicon and logo URLs for PostgreSQL storage ([b83f427](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/b83f4272b584f937fea1f47656182e514b12d980))
+* Multi-administrator RBAC, CSS templates & security hardening ([#80](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/80)) ([37d4e1c](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/37d4e1cb6132346699a90aebfbaec83d84f931f4))
+* multiple improvements and CI/CD updates ([bf70567](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/bf705674d505b0cb1b82fecc74aa8d95edd50a47))
+* **native/http:** disable CSP upgrade-insecure-requests and HSTS unless ENABLE_HSTS=true; prevents HTTPS upgrades on HTTP installs ([24b4a31](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/24b4a314a9e97b6c640ca29067e95028a23a8973))
+* **native:** correct setup paths to /opt/picpeak/app, update repo URL, add sqlite prod support; docs path fixes ([b992b15](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/b992b151d3ca6ccb4a9b2434d94edcdc90ada3b0))
+* **native:** remove obsolete workers service; restart only backend; add API request logging and preflight handler; keep static assets outside CORS ([f3604b4](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/f3604b438b37e5f2bddf98e79f458bfa2367cb75))
+* **nginx:** add Docker DNS resolver for Swarm/dynamic service discovery ([049837f](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/049837f9d675ff5a4d93c02e5eb771bf65bc2616))
+* **nginx:** Add Docker DNS resolver for Swarm/dynamic service discovery (v2.2.3) ([cc1ddfd](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/cc1ddfd42cccac07d5869fe2ee19c25a9ffa50e8))
+* **photos:** category changes now persist and display correctly ([#77](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/77)) ([d9da98c](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/d9da98c355011c247c526b28e6f07b329a632b55))
+* **photos:** resolve upload category selection and improve feedback buttons ([#77](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/77)) ([856d533](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/856d53343c6805706e1498892a29b120938f8547))
+* prefer admin token on admin routes ([#23](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/23) [#28](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/28)) ([d4404e3](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/d4404e39bd7953649da02d3e300ffef46573ac97))
+* prevent unnecessary image recompression and fix SQLite migration [#95](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/95) ([3cdc0ea](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3cdc0ea7152e63cd72124a91394741a6e6904af3))
+* remove description field from migration 035 app_settings inserts ([22cc406](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/22cc40617f88e1f0a636fc049c78601fc1f38c33))
+* remove file requirement from GitHub release in Drone CI ([8335916](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/833591681adf29d99a1dfa7c43d5aee7a6cb98ba))
+* remove formatBoolean calls from migration 032 - critical production fix ([0502ed3](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0502ed34c9fe76acacc2aecd02151564d109cf0b))
+* remove unnecessary publish-manifest job from Docker workflow ([986b101](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/986b101040674f2253fcdfda99a9e603535daaa0))
+* remove unused formatBoolean import from migration 033 ([1238db5](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/1238db58c25e97513c9bdcb5dcc26b1034e9f074))
+* remove updated_at field from password reset query ([ed0243e](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/ed0243ec398acca26490ef27cbe3cfe5fa9b95a6))
+* remove updated_at from app_settings inserts in multiple migrations ([4c42b4c](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/4c42b4c60157755b770bea3b78d42fe6abd60afa))
+* replace github-release plugin with direct curl API call ([76a466c](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/76a466c0776eeabe3eac6a480bd699c2ae5c60bc))
+* resolve backend startup errors in development ([f8fb1c3](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/f8fb1c3f4b2b5de53182e987a9dfe042704320b9))
+* resolve branding display issues and invitation parsing errors ([1931d73](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/1931d73b60d3419203cc8b420841abbfc9e14d2d))
+* Resolve branding display issues and invitation parsing errors (v2.2.1) ([#86](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/86)) ([d7ecf83](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/d7ecf83d32ec6608280b96e6cdee48e9a0ad0afa))
+* resolve CI/CD version bump race condition ([0bf4764](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0bf4764a0720f6f199442a738a885a2edaae2a4d))
+* resolve database connection error for analytics settings ([95939d5](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/95939d57e6857646d261b0f049bdda752602caeb))
+* resolve date formatting error in event creation ([c51d756](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/c51d7565035146cc3f689c0cc4b508b78d9bb5ee))
+* resolve development environment issues ([61299a3](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/61299a33c4f92730fe8b14f6035f61325d952b94))
+* resolve duplicate logger declaration and syntax error in rate limit service ([0fe6d73](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0fe6d738b222555b27cbf8a36f455b1c15c4f4e8))
+* resolve feedback validation issues from GitHub issue [#16](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/16) ([f26beca](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/f26becad1dfa72c62b6ecec491be025644426d67))
+* resolve feedback validation issues from GitHub issue [#16](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/16) ([67ff415](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/67ff4158404347bc7c13dee5b4e13260eb0e743d))
+* resolve GitHub issues [#4](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/4), [#8](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/8), [#9](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/9), and [#10](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/10) ([934d6dd](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/934d6ddc5847f65db6371a4043b764f6d4cd6c8b))
+* resolve GitHub mirror workflow cherry-pick failure with merge commits ([d6adde4](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/d6adde4e093537aeecf8b190513a1171c3ecc82c))
+* resolve language-specific column issues in core migrations ([62617f6](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/62617f627f56aedd132fa20528b1d7c7e272c85c))
+* resolve migration conflicts and duplicate numbering ([a401fbd](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/a401fbdc54f30c18b5aa2440d7b6887ca12e00eb))
+* resolve multiple feedback management issues ([ad75818](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/ad758185666bf4ac52965f16d1c0e1e052887ac2))
+* resolve multiple issues from GitHub issue [#14](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/14) ([e91209f](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/e91209f7cb38a5b840e74ed6acd8d490ef9d2294))
+* resolve port configuration issues and database column mismatch ([6de64a1](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/6de64a1df18932badd7bb1b9928d09e9477f0c3f))
+* resolve PostgreSQL migration issues for development environment ([ee855a3](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/ee855a3502ecd1a5556e378e9995de86e3548de1))
+* resolve production UI and API issues ([d5790ad](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/d5790ad635596842926a358753932e5c422590d6))
+* resolve SIGPIPE error in GitHub mirror workflow file cleanup ([b7c8953](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/b7c8953cb4d4a2541dcb38865c8a7beef0edf494))
+* resolve translation interpolation issue for download button ([c1e10f1](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/c1e10f14a30797c76169c2531de5d04976ee4888))
+* **security:** upgrade Alpine base image to fix libpng and c-ares CVEs ([b706eeb](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/b706eeb5d332e9618706193976a7241aee53d879))
+* **setup/native:** correct repo URL, paths, and systemd for native install; support sqlite in production knex config ([87b8414](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/87b8414e449802db6dc9f762453f7672616b83c9))
+* **setup/native:** Debian 12 compatibility (reliable RAM detection, sudo-less run_as_user, git safe.directory); ensure SQLite data dir; use user for migrate ([dc482e6](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/dc482e614a5fbac44c6570d812669511301a4403))
+* **setup/native:** handle forced updates safely by fetch+checkout/reset instead of pull; stable on rewritten histories ([3697344](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3697344cd0add28b4da71c3b33e2ccc0a96f50f9))
+* **setup/update:** detect native installs first (/opt/picpeak/app/backend or systemd unit); avoid false docker updates on root ([adf576f](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/adf576fbe17f40c13c1d77dd9751f2e9dbf523a1))
+* simplify Drone github-release step to avoid shell parsing issues ([94f10e1](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/94f10e164502e6848cd720ee5a5c2822abbde46f))
+* stabilize uploads and guest feedback filters ([aaaf598](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/aaaf59817b3978635d2282c006853e183ab944d4))
+* update all deployment guide links in README.md ([6389b9d](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/6389b9df3f616c09a9bbbf1a2988764b0c3aeb77))
+* update deployment guide with critical URL configuration and nginx port fixes ([1cadce1](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/1cadce196bb04a0575d83437618454d4ca5bcdac))
+* update form-data and multer to address security vulnerabilities ([7750170](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/7750170832dddf81a33c7c2409b37b0b7bc1f290))
+* update Gitea mirror workflow to selectively remove scripts ([296430e](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/296430e4d7e01a6be031dbb89dd25f563b163a97))
+* update GitHub mirror action to support fine-grained personal access tokens ([827eb48](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/827eb4819b7da6171d48613963d176399cad80c6))
+* use admin API for Umami config in analytics page ([a54a2c0](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/a54a2c0fdaa28193d1359da73bc7fb61476e2a58))
+* use plugins/gitea-release for Drone CI/CD ([0c783c6](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0c783c66d0dfe8cb637f0db7349ae9637d7bf787))
+* use plugins/github-release for Drone CI/CD ([f926cd3](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/f926cd3adf513858bc7b291582c7ca2efdf93ff8))
+* watermark upload JSON parsing and image quality preservation ([0e3b50d](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0e3b50d1b6a2dc532ebdc0981f81f77722e8f23a))
+
+
+### Documentation
+
+* add minimum system requirements section to README ([4615a5d](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/4615a5d795b415367edf4882628377936b29ab32))
+* add PUID/PGID note for Docker bind mounts to avoid permission issues ([0178e71](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0178e71c67f198c6013ece52b0a2da0e2f1a6b2a))
+* add transparency note about AI-assisted development ([35e360d](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/35e360dcf7ac68833bec81f2e79f4a11a76a0e87))
+* add warnings about $ character in Docker Compose passwords ([87d1761](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/87d1761091bb97747821aa810a58f3978a59d08f))
+* clarify VITE_API_URL usage; remove FRONTEND_API_URL; add storage vars; simplify compose mounts and external DB example (refs [#18](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/18)) ([758c085](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/758c085467e579e9f6b16df2298747fdddf2b205))
+* **compose:** fix backend healthcheck path; remove frontend VITE_API_URL env and document /api proxy (refs [#18](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/18)) ([ecbc488](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/ecbc48815ded99a052ef057e69427c823cd34ece))
+* fix deployment/admin routing and CORS guidance; add AGENTS.md; ignore AGENTS.md (refs [#18](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/18)) ([dad1787](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/dad1787aad8763637373e8eb87a47728d3d568cc))
+* follow-up on PR [#15](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/15) — clarify VITE_API_URL usage, compose mounts, and admin routing (refs [#15](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/15)) ([e9171c7](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/e9171c71159cb41b91a099621bd2d7a7985dd239))
+* **readme:** reflect new External Media reference mode and update roadmap (gallery feedback status) ([ee13556](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/ee13556c5cb4f24fe88e14fd00b821acf65b11cb))
+* replace email addresses with GitHub issue links ([0c989ce](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0c989ce08699ce68b131a9cc4ba4f14e06e3d221))
+* update deployment guide with GitHub Container Registry images ([2c9a56f](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/2c9a56f217218f0700817d150b3de115e9503baa))
+
+
+### Code Refactoring
+
+* simplify deployment structure with direct port exposure ([6492cb9](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/6492cb9ec8f8b811297aa71c153b9fe6a00e947a))
+
+## [2.3.0](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/compare/v2.2.4...v2.3.0) (2026-01-15)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* beta/stable release channels with update notifications and bug fixes ([3c7dc20](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3c7dc2013fc3b57712ddf16db85f495b3cc7bfd7))
+* beta/stable release channels with update notifications and bug fixes ([#98](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/98)) ([3c7dc20](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3c7dc2013fc3b57712ddf16db85f495b3cc7bfd7))
+* implement beta/stable release channels with update notifications ([617e778](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/617e778a48e0f0c24fcb8441d00ed2a816f19c03))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* display new password after admin password reset ([bd8b885](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/bd8b885f7f060160eb852870d143f25ce628f3db))
+* gallery thumbnails not loading (404 errors) [#96](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/96) ([e3c3c4c](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/e3c3c4c951c52de99bd0afd95b08d119153997b4))
+* prevent unnecessary image recompression and fix SQLite migration [#95](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/issues/95) ([3cdc0ea](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/3cdc0ea7152e63cd72124a91394741a6e6904af3))
+* watermark upload JSON parsing and image quality preservation ([0e3b50d](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/0e3b50d1b6a2dc532ebdc0981f81f77722e8f23a))
+
+## [2.2.4](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/compare/v2.2.3...v2.2.4) (2026-01-08)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **backup:** add lastBackup alias and totalBackups for frontend compatibility ([749100c](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/749100c92abd2bb123b137e3d3c6bb342b8f5f00))
+* Docker Swarm DNS resolution and backup status display (v2.2.3) ([082d8ab](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/082d8ab2054416b2a4f9e0438aa2bda0a8f4277e))
+* Docker Swarm DNS resolution and backup status display (v2.2.3) ([082d8ab](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/commit/082d8ab2054416b2a4f9e0438aa2bda0a8f4277e))
+
 ## [2.2.3](https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/compare/v2.2.2...v2.2.3) (2026-01-08)


@@ -2,9 +2,24 @@

 This guide covers multiple deployment options for PicPeak, from simple local setups to production-ready configurations.

-## 🎯 Quick Start - Simple Setup (Recommended for Beginners)
+## 📋 Table of Contents

-For the easiest installation without Docker or complex configurations, use our **unified setup script**:
+- [Quick Start](#-quick-start)
+- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+- [Configuration](#-configuration)
+- [Deployment](#-deployment)
+- [First Login](#-first-login)
+- [Release Channels](#-release-channels)
+- [Reverse Proxy Setup](#-reverse-proxy-setup)
+- [External Media Library](#external-media-library)
+- [Maintenance](#-maintenance)
+- [Troubleshooting](#-troubleshooting)
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+### Option 1: Automated Setup Script (Easiest)
+
+For the simplest installation, use our unified setup script:

 ```bash
 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/the-luap/picpeak/main/scripts/picpeak-setup.sh -o picpeak-setup.sh && \
@@ -12,27 +27,11 @@ chmod +x picpeak-setup.sh && \
 sudo ./picpeak-setup.sh
 ```

-This automated script handles everything including:
- Choice between Docker or Native installation
- OS detection and dependency installation
- Database setup and service configuration
- SSL/HTTPS setup (optional)
-
-Perfect for:
- Small to medium deployments
- Local or VPS installations  
- Users new to server management
- Quick testing and evaluation
+This script handles Docker/Native installation choice, OS detection, dependencies, database setup, and optional SSL.

 👉 **See [SIMPLE_SETUP.md](./SIMPLE_SETUP.md) for detailed instructions.**

---
-
-## 🐳 Docker Compose Deployment
-
-### Option 1: Using Pre-built Images (Recommended)
-
-PicPeak provides official Docker images via GitHub Container Registry for quick deployment without building:
+### Option 2: Docker with Pre-built Images (Recommended)

 ```bash
 # Clone repository for configuration files
@@ -43,35 +42,40 @@ cd picpeak
 cp .env.example .env
 nano .env  # Edit with your values

-# Use pre-built images deployment
+# Create required directories
+mkdir -p events/active events/archived data logs backup storage
+chmod -R 755 events data logs backup storage
+
+# Deploy using pre-built images
 docker compose -f docker-compose.production.yml up -d
+
+# Check logs
+docker compose -f docker-compose.production.yml logs -f
 ```

-The production compose file uses:
- **Backend**: `ghcr.io/the-luap/picpeak/backend:latest`
- **Frontend**: `ghcr.io/the-luap/picpeak/frontend:latest`
+**Available image tags:**
+| Channel | Tags | Description |
+|---------|------|-------------|
+| Stable | `stable`, `latest`, `v2.3.0` | Production-ready releases |
+| Beta | `beta`, `v2.3.0-beta.1` | Early access to new features |
+| Branch | `main`, `beta` | Latest from each branch |

-Available tags:
- `latest` - Latest stable release
- `main` - Latest main branch build
- `develop` - Development branch (may be unstable)
- `v1.0.0` - Specific version tags
+To select a channel, set `PICPEAK_CHANNEL` in your `.env` file (see [Release Channels](#release-channels) section)

-### Option 2: Building from Source
+### Option 3: Build from Source

-If you need to customize the application or the pre-built images aren't available, you can build locally:
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak.git
+cd picpeak
+cp .env.example .env
+nano .env  # Edit with your values

-## 📋 Table of Contents
+mkdir -p events/active events/archived data logs backup storage
+chmod -R 755 events data logs backup storage

- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Configuration](#configuration)
- [Deployment](#deployment)
- [First Login](#first-login)
- [Reverse Proxy Setup](#reverse-proxy-setup)
- [Maintenance](#maintenance)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
- - [External Media Library](#external-media-library)
+docker compose build
+docker compose up -d
+```

 ## Prerequisites

@@ -80,106 +84,6 @@ If you need to customize the application or the pre-built images aren't availabl
 - SMTP server credentials for emails
 - At least 2GB RAM and 20GB storage

-## 🚀 Quick Start
-
-### Method 1: Using Pre-built Images (Fastest)
-
-1. **Clone the repository for configs**
-   ```bash
-   git clone https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak.git
-   cd picpeak
-   ```
-
-2. **Set up environment**
-   ```bash
-   cp .env.example .env
-   nano .env  # Edit with your values
-   ```
-
-3. **Create required directories**
-   ```bash
-   mkdir -p events/active events/archived data logs backup storage
-   chmod -R 755 events data logs backup storage
-   ```
-
-4. **Deploy using pre-built images**
-   ```bash
-   docker compose -f docker-compose.production.yml up -d
-   ```
-
-5. **Check logs**
-   ```bash
-   docker compose -f docker-compose.production.yml logs -f
-   ```
-
-## External Media Library
-
-PicPeak can reference an existing, read‑only media library mounted into the backend container. This avoids copying originals into PicPeak storage.
-
- Map your host library path to the container as read‑only in `docker-compose.production.yml`:
-  - Add volume under `backend`: `- ${EXTERNAL_MEDIA}:/external-media:ro`
-  - Add backend env: `EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT=/external-media`
- In `.env`, set:
-  - `EXTERNAL_MEDIA=/mnt/photos` (example host path)
-  - `EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT=/external-media`
-
-Usage:
- In Admin → Events, set “Source Mode” to “Reference (external folder)”, select a folder under `/external-media`, then import to index and generate thumbnails. Originals stay in your library.
-
-Backups and Archives:
- Backups only include data under `STORAGE_PATH` and exclude external originals. The backup manifest includes `metadata.external_references = { excluded: true, events: N, photos: M }` and the Admin UI surfaces a warning.
- Archiving reference events creates a manifest‑only ZIP and deletes thumbnails for that event. External originals are never moved or deleted.
-
-Local (npm) setup (no Docker):
-
-1. Create or choose a folder that contains your external originals, e.g. `/Users/you/Pictures/picpeak-external` (macOS/Linux) or `C:\\Pictures\\picpeak-external` (Windows).
-2. In `backend/.env` (or your shell), set:
-   - `EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT=/absolute/path/to/picpeak-external`
-   - Ensure `STORAGE_PATH` points to your PicPeak storage (defaults to `./storage`).
-3. Start services from source:
-   - Backend: `cd backend && npm install && npm run migrate && JWT_SECRET=... npm start`
-   - Frontend: `cd frontend && npm install && npm run dev` (or build + serve)
-4. In Admin → Events:
-   - Create an event, set “Source Mode” to “Reference (external folder)”.
-   - Use the folder picker to browse under your `EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT` and select the subfolder to reference.
-   - Click “Import from selected folder” to index files and generate thumbnails on demand.
-
-Notes:
- PicPeak only reads from `EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT`; it never modifies or deletes your originals there.
- Thumbnails are generated under `STORAGE_PATH/thumbnails` and are included in backups; originals in `EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT` are excluded.
- On Windows, use absolute paths (e.g., `C:\\Photos\\Library`) for `EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT`.
-
-### Method 2: Building from Source
-
-1. **Clone the repository**
-   ```bash
-   git clone https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak.git
-   cd picpeak
-   ```
-
-2. **Set up environment**
-   ```bash
-   cp .env.example .env
-   nano .env  # Edit with your values
-   ```
-
-3. **Create required directories**
-   ```bash
-   mkdir -p events/active events/archived data logs backup storage
-   chmod -R 755 events data logs backup storage
-   ```
-
-4. **Build and deploy**
-   ```bash
-   docker compose build
-   docker compose up -d
-   ```
-
-5. **Check logs**
-   ```bash
-   docker compose logs -f
-   ```
-
 ## 🔧 Configuration

 ### Essential Environment Variables
@@ -358,14 +262,16 @@ docker exec picpeak-backend cat data/ADMIN_CREDENTIALS.txt
 # Show current admin username and email (password is hidden)
 docker exec picpeak-backend node scripts/show-admin-credentials.js

-# Reset the admin password to a new random password
+# Reset the admin password to a new random password (displays new password in console)
 docker exec picpeak-backend node scripts/show-admin-credentials.js --reset
 ```

+> **Note:** When using `--reset`, the new password will be displayed in the console output. Save it immediately - it will not be shown again!
+
 #### Important Security Notes

 - **Login requires the email address**, not username
- The admin password is only displayed once during initial setup
+- When resetting password, the new password is displayed once in the console - save it immediately
 - **Password change is MANDATORY** on first login - the system will force you to change it
 - If you lose the password before first login, use the `--reset` option to generate a new one
 - New password requirements: minimum 12 characters, mixed case, numbers, and special characters
@@ -446,6 +352,61 @@ ADMIN_EMAIL=your-email@yourdomain.com

 **Note**: This only works on first deployment. To change the admin email after deployment, you'll need to update it in the database or create a new admin user through the admin panel.

+## 🔄 Release Channels
+
+PicPeak offers two release channels for different needs:
+
+### Stable Channel (Recommended)
+- Production-ready releases
+- Thoroughly tested before release
+- Docker tags: `stable`, `latest`, or specific version like `v2.3.0`
+
+### Beta Channel
+- Early access to new features
+- May contain bugs or incomplete functionality
+- Docker tags: `beta` or specific version like `v2.3.0-beta.1`
+
+### Configuring Your Channel
+
+Set the `PICPEAK_CHANNEL` environment variable in your `.env` file:
+
+```bash
+# For stable releases (default)
+PICPEAK_CHANNEL=stable
+
+# For beta releases
+PICPEAK_CHANNEL=beta
+
+# For a specific version
+PICPEAK_CHANNEL=v2.3.0
+```
+
+The `docker-compose.production.yml` uses this variable for both backend and frontend images:
+```yaml
+image: ghcr.io/the-luap/picpeak/backend:${PICPEAK_CHANNEL:-stable}
+```
+
+### Switching Channels
+
+To switch between channels:
+
+```bash
+# Edit your .env file
+nano .env
+# Change PICPEAK_CHANNEL=stable to PICPEAK_CHANNEL=beta (or vice versa)
+
+# Pull the new images and restart
+docker compose -f docker-compose.production.yml pull
+docker compose -f docker-compose.production.yml up -d
+```
+
+### Update Notifications
+
+The admin dashboard automatically notifies you when updates are available for your channel. This feature:
+- Checks GitHub releases hourly (cached to avoid rate limits)
+- Shows updates relevant to your current channel (stable or beta)
+- Can be disabled by setting `UPDATE_CHECK_ENABLED=false` in your `.env`
+
 ## 🔒 Reverse Proxy Setup

 For production deployments, you should use a reverse proxy for SSL/HTTPS. The application exposes ports directly, allowing you to use any reverse proxy solution.
@@ -656,20 +617,27 @@ docker compose up -d
 docker compose ps
 ```

-#### Specific Version Updates
+#### Specific Version or Channel Updates

-To use a specific version of the images:
+To use a specific version or switch channels, update your `.env` file:

 ```bash
-# Edit docker-compose.production.yml to specify version tags
-# Change: ghcr.io/the-luap/picpeak/backend:latest
-# To:     ghcr.io/the-luap/picpeak/backend:v1.0.0
+# Edit .env to change the channel or pin to a specific version
+nano .env
+
+# Options for PICPEAK_CHANNEL:
+# - stable    (recommended, production-ready)
+# - beta      (early access to new features)
+# - v2.3.0    (pin to specific stable version)
+# - v2.3.0-beta.1  (pin to specific beta version)

 # Then pull and restart
 docker compose -f docker-compose.production.yml pull
 docker compose -f docker-compose.production.yml up -d
 ```

+The admin dashboard will notify you when updates are available for your configured channel.
+
 ### Database Migrations

 Migrations run automatically on startup, but you can run them manually:
@@ -79,7 +79,51 @@ Note on Docker file permissions (PUID/PGID)
 - Example in `.env`:
  - `PUID=1000`
  - `PGID=1000`
- Without this, creating events, uploads, thumbnails, or logs can fail with “Permission denied”.
+- Without this, creating events, uploads, thumbnails, or logs can fail with "Permission denied".
+
+## 🔄 Release Channels
+
+PicPeak offers two release channels for different needs:
+
+### Stable Channel (Recommended)
+- Production-ready releases
+- Thoroughly tested before release
+- Docker tags: `stable`, `latest`, or specific version like `v2.3.0`
+
+### Beta Channel
+- Early access to new features
+- May contain bugs or incomplete functionality
+- Docker tags: `beta` or specific version like `v2.3.0-beta.1`
+
+### Switching Channels
+
+Set the `PICPEAK_CHANNEL` environment variable in your `.env` file:
+
+```bash
+# For stable releases (default)
+PICPEAK_CHANNEL=stable
+
+# For beta releases
+PICPEAK_CHANNEL=beta
+
+# For a specific version
+PICPEAK_CHANNEL=v2.3.0
+```
+
+Then update your containers:
+
+```bash
+docker-compose -f docker-compose.production.yml pull
+docker-compose -f docker-compose.production.yml up -d
+```
+
+### Update Notifications
+
+The admin dashboard automatically notifies you when updates are available for your channel. To disable update checks, set:
+
+```bash
+UPDATE_CHECK_ENABLED=false
+```

 ## 📖 Documentation

@@ -451,6 +451,8 @@ cd /opt/picpeak/app/backend
 sudo -u picpeak node scripts/reset-admin-password.js
 ```

+> **Note:** The new password will be displayed in the console output and saved to `ADMIN_PASSWORD_RESET.txt`. Save it immediately!
+
 ### Getting Help

 1. **Check logs:**
@@ -3,6 +3,81 @@
 * These templates support the RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) feature
 */
 exports.up = async function(knex) {
+  // First, ensure the email_templates table has multilingual columns
+  // This is needed for fresh installations where legacy migrations don't run
+  const columnInfo = await knex('email_templates').columnInfo();
+
+  if (!columnInfo.subject_en) {
+    // Need to add multilingual columns
+    console.log('Adding multilingual columns to email_templates table...');
+
+    // Check if we're using SQLite or PostgreSQL
+    const client = knex.client.config.client;
+    const isSqlite = client === 'sqlite3' || client === 'better-sqlite3';
+
+    if (isSqlite) {
+      // SQLite doesn't support column rename directly in all versions
+      // We need to recreate the table with new structure
+
+      // Get existing data
+      const existingData = await knex('email_templates').select('*');
+
+      // Drop the old table
+      await knex.schema.dropTable('email_templates');
+
+      // Create new table with multilingual columns
+      await knex.schema.createTable('email_templates', (table) => {
+        table.increments('id').primary();
+        table.string('template_key').unique().notNullable();
+        table.string('subject_en');
+        table.string('subject_de');
+        table.text('body_html_en');
+        table.text('body_html_de');
+        table.text('body_text_en');
+        table.text('body_text_de');
+        table.json('variables');
+        table.datetime('updated_at').defaultTo(knex.fn.now());
+      });
+
+      // Re-insert existing data with column mapping
+      for (const row of existingData) {
+        await knex('email_templates').insert({
+          template_key: row.template_key,
+          subject_en: row.subject,
+          subject_de: row.subject, // Copy to German as default
+          body_html_en: row.body_html,
+          body_html_de: row.body_html,
+          body_text_en: row.body_text,
+          body_text_de: row.body_text,
+          variables: row.variables,
+          updated_at: row.updated_at
+        });
+      }
+
+      console.log('Migrated email_templates table to multilingual structure');
+    } else {
+      // PostgreSQL supports ALTER TABLE for column operations
+      await knex.schema.alterTable('email_templates', (table) => {
+        table.renameColumn('subject', 'subject_en');
+        table.renameColumn('body_html', 'body_html_en');
+        table.renameColumn('body_text', 'body_text_en');
+      });
+
+      await knex.schema.alterTable('email_templates', (table) => {
+        table.string('subject_de');
+        table.text('body_html_de');
+        table.text('body_text_de');
+      });
+
+      // Copy English values to German as defaults
+      await knex('email_templates').update({
+        subject_de: knex.raw('subject_en'),
+        body_html_de: knex.raw('body_html_en'),
+        body_text_de: knex.raw('body_text_en')
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
  // Check which templates already exist
  const existingTemplates = await knex('email_templates')
    .select('template_key')
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
  "name": "picpeak-backend",
-  "version": "2.2.3",
+  "version": "2.3.1",
  "description": "Backend for PicPeak event photo sharing platform",
  "main": "server.js",
  "scripts": {
@@ -36,12 +36,14 @@ async function showAdminCredentials(resetPassword = false) {
        .where('id', admin.id)
        .update({
          password_hash: passwordHash,
+          must_change_password: true,
          updated_at: new Date()
        });
-      
-      // Password logging removed for security - check logs or database if needed
-      console.log('Password: [NEWLY RESET - stored in database]');
-      console.log('\n⚠️  IMPORTANT: New password has been set in database!');
+
+      console.log(`Password: ${newPassword}`);
+      console.log('\n⚠️  IMPORTANT:');
+      console.log('1. Save this password securely - it will not be shown again');
+      console.log('2. You will be required to change it on next login');
    } else {
      console.log('Password: [hidden - use --reset flag to generate new password]');
    }
@@ -392,11 +392,21 @@ router.post('/branding/watermark-logo', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.e
      .first();

    if (oldWatermarkLogoSetting && oldWatermarkLogoSetting.setting_value) {
-      const oldPath = JSON.parse(oldWatermarkLogoSetting.setting_value);
+      let oldPath;
      try {
-        await fs.unlink(oldPath);
-      } catch (error) {
-        console.error('Failed to delete old watermark logo:', error);
+        // Try to parse as JSON first (for JSON-stringified paths)
+        oldPath = JSON.parse(oldWatermarkLogoSetting.setting_value);
+      } catch (e) {
+        // If it's not valid JSON, use the raw value
+        oldPath = oldWatermarkLogoSetting.setting_value;
+      }
+
+      if (oldPath && typeof oldPath === 'string') {
+        try {
+          await fs.unlink(oldPath);
+        } catch (error) {
+          console.error('Failed to delete old watermark logo:', error);
+        }
      }
    }

@@ -421,13 +431,13 @@ router.post('/branding/watermark-logo', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.e
    await db('app_settings')
      .insert({
        setting_key: 'branding_watermark_logo_url',
-        setting_value: publicPath,
+        setting_value: JSON.stringify(publicPath),
        setting_type: 'branding',
        updated_at: new Date()
      })
      .onConflict('setting_key')
      .merge({
-        setting_value: publicPath,
+        setting_value: JSON.stringify(publicPath),
        updated_at: new Date()
      });

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ const path = require('path');
 const os = require('os');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+const { checkForUpdates, getCurrentChannel } = require('../services/updateCheckService');
 const router = express.Router();

 // Get system version
@@ -22,12 +23,15 @@ router.get('/version', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.view'), async (req
    } catch (err) {
      console.error('Could not read package.json:', err);
    }
-    
+
+    const channel = getCurrentChannel(backendVersion);
+
    res.json({
      backend: backendVersion,
      frontend: '1.0.0', // This will be set by frontend
      node: process.version,
-      environment: process.env.NODE_ENV || 'production'
+      environment: process.env.NODE_ENV || 'production',
+      channel: channel
    });
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error fetching version:', error);
@@ -35,6 +39,32 @@ router.get('/version', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.view'), async (req
  }
 });

+// Check for updates
+router.get('/updates', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.view'), async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    // Check if update checking is enabled
+    const updateCheckEnabled = process.env.UPDATE_CHECK_ENABLED !== 'false';
+
+    if (!updateCheckEnabled) {
+      return res.json({
+        enabled: false,
+        message: 'Update checking is disabled'
+      });
+    }
+
+    const forceRefresh = req.query.refresh === 'true';
+    const updateInfo = await checkForUpdates(forceRefresh);
+
+    res.json({
+      enabled: true,
+      ...updateInfo
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error checking for updates:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to check for updates' });
+  }
+});
+
 // Get comprehensive system status
 router.get('/status', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.view'), async (req, res) => {
  try {
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ const { resolvePhotoFilePath } = require('../services/photoResolver');
 const { getEventShareToken, resolveShareIdentifier, buildShareLinkVariants } = require('../services/shareLinkService');
 const { handleAsync } = require('../utils/routeHelpers');
 const { NotFoundError } = require('../utils/errors');
+const { ensureThumbnail } = require('../services/imageProcessor');

 // Get storage path from environment or default
 const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../storage');
@@ -787,30 +788,30 @@ router.get('/:slug/photo/:photoId',
 );

 // Serve thumbnail
-router.get('/:slug/thumbnail/:photoId', 
-  verifyGalleryAccess, 
+router.get('/:slug/thumbnail/:photoId',
+  verifyGalleryAccess,
  async (req, res) => {
    try {
      const { photoId } = req.params;
-      
+
      const photo = await db('photos')
        .where({ id: photoId, event_id: req.event.id })
        .first();
-      
-      if (!photo || !photo.thumbnail_path) {
-        return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Thumbnail not found' });
+
+      if (!photo) {
+        return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo not found' });
      }
-      
-      const thumbPath = path.join(getStoragePath(), photo.thumbnail_path);
-      
-      // Check if file exists
-      const fs = require('fs').promises;
-      try {
-        await fs.access(thumbPath);
-      } catch (error) {
-        return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Thumbnail file not found' });
+
+      // Ensure thumbnail exists and is valid, regenerate if needed
+      const thumbnailPath = await ensureThumbnail(photo);
+
+      if (!thumbnailPath) {
+        logger.error(`Failed to generate thumbnail for photo ${photoId}`);
+        return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Thumbnail generation failed' });
      }

+      const thumbPath = path.join(getStoragePath(), thumbnailPath);
+
      // Log thumbnail access
      await secureImageService.logImageAccess(
        photoId,
@@ -818,7 +819,7 @@ router.get('/:slug/thumbnail/:photoId',
        req.clientInfo,
        'thumbnail'
      );
-      
+
      // Set appropriate headers with enhanced security
      res.set({
        'Content-Type': 'image/jpeg',
@@ -827,7 +828,7 @@ router.get('/:slug/thumbnail/:photoId',
        'X-Content-Type-Options': 'nosniff',
        'X-Protected-Thumbnail': 'true'
      });
-      
+
      // Send file
      res.sendFile(path.resolve(thumbPath));
    } catch (error) {
@@ -90,38 +90,50 @@ router.get('/:slug/photo/:photoId/view', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) =
    }, 'view');
    
    // Get protection settings from event
+    const eventProtectionLevel = req.event.protection_level || protectionLevel;
    const protectionSettings = {
-      protectionLevel: req.event.protection_level || protectionLevel,
+      protectionLevel: eventProtectionLevel,
      quality: req.event.image_quality || 85,
      addFingerprint: req.event.add_fingerprint !== false,
-      fragmentImage: protectionLevel === 'maximum'
+      fragmentImage: eventProtectionLevel === 'maximum'
    };
-    
+
    // Build full path to photo
    const photoPath = path.join(getStoragePath(), 'events/active', req.event.slug, photo.path);
-    
-    // Process image with protection
-    const processedImage = await secureImageService.processProtectedImage(photoPath, protectionSettings);
-    
-    // Apply watermark if enabled
+
+    // For basic/standard protection without special features, serve original file
+    // This avoids unnecessary recompression
+    const needsProcessing = eventProtectionLevel === 'enhanced' ||
+                            eventProtectionLevel === 'maximum' ||
+                            protectionSettings.addFingerprint;
+
    let finalImage;
-    if (processedImage.type === 'fragmented') {
-      // Return fragmented image data for canvas reconstruction
-      return res.json({
-        type: 'fragmented',
-        fragments: processedImage.fragments.map(f => ({
-          index: f.index,
-          row: f.row,
-          col: f.col,
-          data: f.buffer.toString('base64'),
-          position: f.position
-        })),
-        dimensions: processedImage.originalDimensions,
-        fragmentDimensions: processedImage.fragmentDimensions
-      });
+
+    if (!needsProcessing) {
+      // Serve original file without processing
+      const fs = require('fs').promises;
+      finalImage = await fs.readFile(photoPath);
    } else {
-      const watermarkSettings = await watermarkService.getWatermarkSettings();
-      finalImage = await watermarkService.applyWatermark(photoPath, watermarkSettings);
+      // Process image with protection measures
+      const processedImage = await secureImageService.processProtectedImage(photoPath, protectionSettings);
+
+      if (processedImage.type === 'fragmented') {
+        // Return fragmented image data for canvas reconstruction
+        return res.json({
+          type: 'fragmented',
+          fragments: processedImage.fragments.map(f => ({
+            index: f.index,
+            row: f.row,
+            col: f.col,
+            data: f.buffer.toString('base64'),
+            position: f.position
+          })),
+          dimensions: processedImage.originalDimensions,
+          fragmentDimensions: processedImage.fragmentDimensions
+        });
+      }
+
+      finalImage = processedImage;
    }
    
    // Set security headers
@@ -993,12 +993,16 @@ async function getBackupStatus(limit = 10) {
      }
    }

+    const lastRunWithManifest = lastRun ? { ...lastRun, manifestValid } : null;
+
    return {
      isRunning,
      isHealthy: Boolean(lastRun && lastRun.status === 'completed'),
-      lastRun: lastRun ? { ...lastRun, manifestValid } : null,
+      lastRun: lastRunWithManifest,
+      lastBackup: lastRunWithManifest, // Alias for frontend compatibility
      recentRuns: runs,
      recentBackups: runs, // Alias for frontend compatibility
+      totalBackups: runs.filter(r => r.status === 'completed').length,
      nextScheduledRun: getNextScheduledRun()
    };
  } catch (error) {
@@ -157,6 +157,8 @@ class SecureImageService {

  /**
   * Process image with protection measures
+   * For basic/standard protection without fingerprinting, returns original file
+   * For enhanced/maximum protection, applies quality reduction and fingerprinting
   */
  async processProtectedImage(imagePath, options = {}) {
    const {
@@ -169,11 +171,58 @@ class SecureImageService {
    } = options;

    try {
+      // For basic protection level, always return original file without processing
+      if (protectionLevel === 'basic') {
+        return await fs.readFile(imagePath);
+      }
+
+      // For standard protection without fingerprinting, return original file
+      // This avoids unnecessary recompression when no protection features are needed
+      if (protectionLevel === 'standard' && !addFingerprint && !fragmentImage) {
+        return await fs.readFile(imagePath);
+      }
+
+      // Get metadata to check if processing is actually needed
+      const metadata = await sharp(imagePath).metadata();
+
+      // For standard protection with fingerprint only (no resize needed, no quality change),
+      // we can add fingerprint without full recompression by preserving format
+      const needsResize = metadata.width > maxWidth || metadata.height > maxHeight;
+      const needsQualityReduction = protectionLevel === 'enhanced' || protectionLevel === 'maximum';
+
+      // If standard protection and only fingerprinting is needed, and image doesn't need resize,
+      // just add metadata without recompressing
+      if (protectionLevel === 'standard' && addFingerprint && !needsResize) {
+        let image = sharp(imagePath);
+
+        // Add fingerprint to metadata without changing image quality
+        const fingerprint = crypto.randomBytes(16).toString('hex');
+
+        // Preserve original format with high quality
+        const format = metadata.format || 'jpeg';
+        if (format === 'png') {
+          image = image.png({ compressionLevel: 6 });
+        } else if (format === 'webp') {
+          image = image.webp({ quality: 95 });
+        } else {
+          image = image.jpeg({ quality: 100, mozjpeg: true });
+        }
+
+        image = image.withMetadata({
+          exif: {
+            [sharp.EXIF.IFD0.ImageDescription]: `Protected:${fingerprint}`
+          }
+        });
+
+        return await image.toBuffer();
+      }
+
+      // For enhanced/maximum protection or when resize is needed, do full processing
      let image = sharp(imagePath);
-      const metadata = await image.metadata();
+      let effectiveQuality = quality;

      // Resize if too large
-      if (metadata.width > maxWidth || metadata.height > maxHeight) {
+      if (needsResize) {
        image = image.resize(maxWidth, maxHeight, {
          fit: 'inside',
          withoutEnlargement: true
@@ -182,18 +231,26 @@ class SecureImageService {

      // Apply quality reduction for protection
      if (protectionLevel === 'enhanced') {
-        quality = Math.min(quality, 70);
+        effectiveQuality = Math.min(quality, 70);
      } else if (protectionLevel === 'maximum') {
-        quality = Math.min(quality, 60);
+        effectiveQuality = Math.min(quality, 60);
      }

-      // Convert to appropriate format
-      image = image.jpeg({ quality, progressive: true });
+      // Preserve original format when possible, apply quality settings
+      const format = metadata.format || 'jpeg';
+      if (format === 'png' && !needsQualityReduction) {
+        image = image.png({ compressionLevel: 6 });
+      } else if (format === 'webp') {
+        image = image.webp({ quality: effectiveQuality });
+      } else {
+        // JPEG or when quality reduction is needed (convert to JPEG)
+        image = image.jpeg({ quality: effectiveQuality, progressive: true });
+      }

      // Add invisible watermark/fingerprint
      if (addFingerprint) {
        const fingerprint = crypto.randomBytes(16).toString('hex');
-        
+
        // Embed fingerprint in metadata
        image = image.withMetadata({
          exif: {
@@ -0,0 +1,212 @@
+const axios = require('axios');
+const fs = require('fs').promises;
+const path = require('path');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+
+// Cache for version info (avoid hitting GitHub API too often)
+let versionCache = null;
+let lastCheck = 0;
+const CACHE_TTL = 60 * 60 * 1000; // 1 hour cache
+
+/**
+ * Get current installed version from package.json
+ */
+async function getCurrentVersion() {
+  try {
+    const packagePath = path.join(__dirname, '../../package.json');
+    const packageContent = await fs.readFile(packagePath, 'utf8');
+    const packageJson = JSON.parse(packageContent);
+    return packageJson.version || '0.0.0';
+  } catch (err) {
+    logger.error('Could not read package.json for version:', err);
+    return '0.0.0';
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Determine current release channel from version or environment
+ */
+function getCurrentChannel(version) {
+  // Check environment variable first
+  const envChannel = process.env.PICPEAK_RELEASE_CHANNEL;
+  if (envChannel && ['stable', 'beta'].includes(envChannel)) {
+    return envChannel;
+  }
+
+  // Infer from version string
+  if (version && version.includes('-beta')) {
+    return 'beta';
+  }
+  return 'stable';
+}
+
+/**
+ * Parse version string into comparable parts
+ */
+function parseVersion(version) {
+  if (!version) return null;
+
+  // Handle versions like "2.3.0" or "2.3.0-beta.1"
+  const match = version.match(/^(\d+)\.(\d+)\.(\d+)(?:-beta\.(\d+))?$/);
+  if (!match) return null;
+
+  return {
+    major: parseInt(match[1], 10),
+    minor: parseInt(match[2], 10),
+    patch: parseInt(match[3], 10),
+    beta: match[4] ? parseInt(match[4], 10) : null,
+    isBeta: !!match[4]
+  };
+}
+
+/**
+ * Compare two versions
+ * Returns: 1 if a > b, -1 if a < b, 0 if equal
+ */
+function compareVersions(a, b) {
+  const va = parseVersion(a);
+  const vb = parseVersion(b);
+
+  if (!va || !vb) return 0;
+
+  // Compare major.minor.patch
+  if (va.major !== vb.major) return va.major > vb.major ? 1 : -1;
+  if (va.minor !== vb.minor) return va.minor > vb.minor ? 1 : -1;
+  if (va.patch !== vb.patch) return va.patch > vb.patch ? 1 : -1;
+
+  // Handle beta vs stable
+  if (va.isBeta && !vb.isBeta) return -1; // beta < stable
+  if (!va.isBeta && vb.isBeta) return 1;  // stable > beta
+
+  // Both are beta - compare beta numbers
+  if (va.isBeta && vb.isBeta) {
+    if (va.beta !== vb.beta) return va.beta > vb.beta ? 1 : -1;
+  }
+
+  return 0;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Fetch available versions from GitHub Releases
+ * Uses GitHub Releases API which is publicly accessible without authentication
+ */
+async function fetchAvailableVersions() {
+  try {
+    // Use GitHub Releases API (public, no auth required)
+    const response = await axios.get(
+      'https://api.github.com/repos/the-luap/picpeak/releases',
+      {
+        headers: {
+          'Accept': 'application/vnd.github+json',
+          'X-GitHub-Api-Version': '2022-11-28',
+          'User-Agent': 'PicPeak-Update-Checker'
+        },
+        timeout: 10000
+      }
+    );
+
+    // Extract version tags from releases
+    const versions = {
+      stable: [],
+      beta: []
+    };
+
+    for (const release of response.data) {
+      const tag = release.tag_name;
+      if (!tag) continue;
+
+      // Remove 'v' prefix if present
+      const version = tag.startsWith('v') ? tag.substring(1) : tag;
+
+      if (version.match(/^\d+\.\d+\.\d+$/)) {
+        // Stable version
+        versions.stable.push(version);
+      } else if (version.match(/^\d+\.\d+\.\d+-beta\.\d+$/)) {
+        // Beta version
+        versions.beta.push(version);
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Sort versions descending (newest first)
+    versions.stable.sort((a, b) => compareVersions(b, a));
+    versions.beta.sort((a, b) => compareVersions(b, a));
+
+    return versions;
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Failed to fetch available versions from GitHub:', error.message);
+    return null;
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Check for available updates
+ */
+async function checkForUpdates(forceRefresh = false) {
+  const now = Date.now();
+
+  // Use cache if available and not expired
+  if (!forceRefresh && versionCache && (now - lastCheck) < CACHE_TTL) {
+    return versionCache;
+  }
+
+  const currentVersion = await getCurrentVersion();
+  const currentChannel = getCurrentChannel(currentVersion);
+  const availableVersions = await fetchAvailableVersions();
+
+  if (!availableVersions) {
+    return {
+      current: currentVersion,
+      channel: currentChannel,
+      updateAvailable: false,
+      error: 'Unable to check for updates'
+    };
+  }
+
+  // Determine latest version for current channel
+  const latestStable = availableVersions.stable[0] || currentVersion;
+  const latestBeta = availableVersions.beta[0] || currentVersion;
+  const latestForChannel = currentChannel === 'beta' ? latestBeta : latestStable;
+
+  const updateAvailable = compareVersions(latestForChannel, currentVersion) > 0;
+
+  // Also check if there's a newer beta for stable users who want to preview
+  const newerBetaAvailable = currentChannel === 'stable' &&
+    availableVersions.beta.length > 0 &&
+    compareVersions(latestBeta, currentVersion) > 0;
+
+  const result = {
+    current: currentVersion,
+    channel: currentChannel,
+    latest: {
+      stable: latestStable,
+      beta: latestBeta,
+      forChannel: latestForChannel
+    },
+    updateAvailable,
+    newerBetaAvailable,
+    lastChecked: new Date().toISOString()
+  };
+
+  // Update cache
+  versionCache = result;
+  lastCheck = now;
+
+  return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Clear the version cache (useful for testing)
+ */
+function clearCache() {
+  versionCache = null;
+  lastCheck = 0;
+}
+
+module.exports = {
+  checkForUpdates,
+  getCurrentVersion,
+  getCurrentChannel,
+  compareVersions,
+  parseVersion,
+  clearCache
+};
@@ -177,14 +177,25 @@ class WatermarkService {
        settings.position
      );

-      // Apply watermark
-      const watermarkedBuffer = await image
-        .composite([{
-          input: watermarkBuffer,
-          top: position.top,
-          left: position.left
-        }])
-        .toBuffer();
+      // Apply watermark with high quality output to preserve original image quality
+      let watermarkedImage = image.composite([{
+        input: watermarkBuffer,
+        top: position.top,
+        left: position.left
+      }]);
+
+      // Preserve original format with high quality settings
+      const format = metadata.format || 'jpeg';
+      let watermarkedBuffer;
+
+      if (format === 'png') {
+        watermarkedBuffer = await watermarkedImage.png({ quality: 100, compressionLevel: 6 }).toBuffer();
+      } else if (format === 'webp') {
+        watermarkedBuffer = await watermarkedImage.webp({ quality: 95, lossless: false }).toBuffer();
+      } else {
+        // Default to JPEG with maximum quality (100) to prevent recompression
+        watermarkedBuffer = await watermarkedImage.jpeg({ quality: 100, mozjpeg: true }).toBuffer();
+      }

      // Cache the result
      this.cache.set(cacheKey, {
@@ -38,7 +38,8 @@ services:

  backend:
    # Use pre-built image from GitHub Container Registry
-    image: ghcr.io/the-luap/picpeak/backend:latest
+    # PICPEAK_CHANNEL: 'stable' (default), 'beta', or specific version like 'v2.3.0'
+    image: ghcr.io/the-luap/picpeak/backend:${PICPEAK_CHANNEL:-stable}
    container_name: picpeak-backend
    env_file: .env
    environment:
@@ -46,6 +47,7 @@ services:
      - DB_HOST=${DB_HOST:-postgres}
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
      - PHOTOS_DIR=/app/storage/events
+      - PICPEAK_RELEASE_CHANNEL=${PICPEAK_CHANNEL:-stable}
    volumes:
      - ${APP_STORAGE}:/app/storage
      - ${LOGS}:/app/logs
@@ -69,7 +71,8 @@ services:

  frontend:
    # Use pre-built image from GitHub Container Registry
-    image: ghcr.io/the-luap/picpeak/frontend:latest
+    # Uses same channel as backend for consistency
+    image: ghcr.io/the-luap/picpeak/frontend:${PICPEAK_CHANNEL:-stable}
    container_name: picpeak-frontend
    # Note: Pre-built frontend uses Nginx to proxy /api to backend:3001.
    # Prefer keeping API base as '/api' in builds to avoid CORS.
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
  "name": "picpeak-frontend",
  "private": true,
-  "version": "2.2.3",
+  "version": "2.3.1",
  "type": "module",
  "scripts": {
    "dev": "vite",
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
+import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
+import { ArrowUpCircle, X, ExternalLink } from 'lucide-react';
+import { api } from '../../config/api';
+
+interface UpdateInfo {
+  enabled: boolean;
+  current: string;
+  channel: 'stable' | 'beta';
+  latest: {
+    stable: string;
+    beta: string;
+    forChannel: string;
+  };
+  updateAvailable: boolean;
+  newerBetaAvailable?: boolean;
+  lastChecked: string;
+  error?: string;
+  message?: string;
+}
+
+async function fetchUpdateInfo(): Promise<UpdateInfo> {
+  const response = await api.get<UpdateInfo>('/admin/system/updates');
+  return response.data;
+}
+
+interface UpdateNotificationProps {
+  onDismiss?: () => void;
+}
+
+export const UpdateNotification: React.FC<UpdateNotificationProps> = ({ onDismiss }) => {
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const [dismissed, setDismissed] = useState(false);
+
+  const { data: updateInfo } = useQuery({
+    queryKey: ['update-check'],
+    queryFn: fetchUpdateInfo,
+    staleTime: 60 * 60 * 1000, // 1 hour
+    retry: false,
+    refetchOnWindowFocus: false
+  });
+
+  // Don't render if no update available, not enabled, or dismissed
+  if (!updateInfo?.enabled || !updateInfo?.updateAvailable || dismissed) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  const handleDismiss = () => {
+    setDismissed(true);
+    onDismiss?.();
+  };
+
+  const channelLabel = updateInfo.channel === 'beta'
+    ? t('admin.updates.channelBeta', 'Beta')
+    : t('admin.updates.channelStable', 'Stable');
+
+  return (
+    <div className="bg-blue-50 border-l-4 border-blue-500 p-4 mb-4 rounded-r-lg">
+      <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
+        <div className="flex items-start">
+          <ArrowUpCircle className="w-5 h-5 text-blue-500 mt-0.5 mr-3 flex-shrink-0" />
+          <div>
+            <h4 className="text-sm font-semibold text-blue-800">
+              {t('admin.updates.available', 'Update Available')}
+            </h4>
+            <p className="text-sm text-blue-700 mt-1">
+              {t('admin.updates.newVersion', 'Version {{version}} is available', {
+                version: updateInfo.latest.forChannel
+              })}
+              <span className="text-blue-500 ml-2">
+                ({t('admin.updates.currentVersion', 'Current: {{version}}', {
+                  version: updateInfo.current
+                })})
+              </span>
+            </p>
+            <p className="text-xs text-blue-600 mt-1">
+              {t('admin.updates.channel', 'Channel: {{channel}}', {
+                channel: channelLabel
+              })}
+            </p>
+            <a
+              href="https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak/releases"
+              target="_blank"
+              rel="noopener noreferrer"
+              className="inline-flex items-center text-xs text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 mt-2"
+            >
+              {t('admin.updates.viewReleaseNotes', 'View Release Notes')}
+              <ExternalLink className="w-3 h-3 ml-1" />
+            </a>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+        <button
+          onClick={handleDismiss}
+          className="text-blue-400 hover:text-blue-600 p-1"
+          aria-label={t('common.close', 'Close')}
+        >
+          <X className="w-4 h-4" />
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import React from 'react';
 import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
-import { Info } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Info, ArrowUpCircle } from 'lucide-react';
 import { api } from '../../config/api';
 import packageJson from '../../../package.json';

@@ -13,6 +13,15 @@ interface SystemVersion {
  frontend: string;
  node: string;
  environment: string;
+  channel?: 'stable' | 'beta';
+}
+
+interface UpdateInfo {
+  enabled: boolean;
+  updateAvailable: boolean;
+  latest?: {
+    forChannel: string;
+  };
 }

 async function fetchSystemVersion(): Promise<SystemVersion> {
@@ -20,6 +29,11 @@ async function fetchSystemVersion(): Promise<SystemVersion> {
  return response.data;
 }

+async function fetchUpdateInfo(): Promise<UpdateInfo> {
+  const response = await api.get<UpdateInfo>('/admin/system/updates');
+  return response.data;
+}
+
 export const VersionInfo: React.FC = () => {
  const { t } = useTranslation();
  const { data: versionInfo } = useQuery({
@@ -28,11 +42,25 @@ export const VersionInfo: React.FC = () => {
    staleTime: 5 * 60 * 1000, // Cache for 5 minutes
  });

+  const { data: updateInfo } = useQuery({
+    queryKey: ['update-check'],
+    queryFn: fetchUpdateInfo,
+    staleTime: 60 * 60 * 1000, // 1 hour
+    retry: false
+  });
+
+  const channelBadge = versionInfo?.channel === 'beta' ? (
+    <span className="ml-1 px-1.5 py-0.5 text-xs bg-amber-100 text-amber-700 rounded">
+      {t('admin.updates.beta', 'BETA')}
+    </span>
+  ) : null;
+
  return (
    <div className="px-4 py-3 border-t border-neutral-200">
      <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-neutral-600">
        <Info className="w-3 h-3" />
        <span className="font-medium">{t('admin.version')}</span>
+        {channelBadge}
      </div>
      <div className="mt-1 space-y-0.5 text-xs text-neutral-500">
        <div>Frontend: v{FRONTEND_VERSION}</div>
@@ -40,6 +68,16 @@ export const VersionInfo: React.FC = () => {
          <div>Backend: v{versionInfo.backend}</div>
        )}
      </div>
+      {updateInfo?.enabled && updateInfo?.updateAvailable && (
+        <div className="mt-2 flex items-center gap-1 text-xs text-blue-600">
+          <ArrowUpCircle className="w-3 h-3" />
+          <span>
+            {t('admin.updates.updateAvailableShort', 'v{{version}} available', {
+              version: updateInfo.latest?.forChannel
+            })}
+          </span>
+        </div>
+      )}
    </div>
  );
 };
@@ -1232,6 +1232,20 @@
      "error": "Fehler",
      "checking": "Prüfe..."
    },
+    "updates": {
+      "available": "Update verfügbar",
+      "newVersion": "Version {{version}} ist verfügbar",
+      "currentVersion": "Aktuell: {{version}}",
+      "channel": "Kanal: {{channel}}",
+      "channelStable": "Stabil",
+      "channelBeta": "Beta",
+      "beta": "BETA",
+      "viewReleaseNotes": "Versionshinweise anzeigen",
+      "updateAvailableShort": "v{{version}} verfügbar",
+      "checkForUpdates": "Nach Updates suchen",
+      "upToDate": "Alles aktuell",
+      "lastChecked": "Zuletzt geprüft: {{time}}"
+    },
    "notifications": "Benachrichtigungen",
    "viewAllNotifications": "Alle Benachrichtigungen anzeigen",
    "noNotifications": "Keine neuen Benachrichtigungen",
@@ -1037,6 +1037,20 @@
      "error": "Error",
      "checking": "Checking..."
    },
+    "updates": {
+      "available": "Update Available",
+      "newVersion": "Version {{version}} is available",
+      "currentVersion": "Current: {{version}}",
+      "channel": "Channel: {{channel}}",
+      "channelStable": "Stable",
+      "channelBeta": "Beta",
+      "beta": "BETA",
+      "viewReleaseNotes": "View Release Notes",
+      "updateAvailableShort": "v{{version}} available",
+      "checkForUpdates": "Check for Updates",
+      "upToDate": "You're up to date",
+      "lastChecked": "Last checked: {{time}}"
+    },
    "notifications": "Notifications",
    "viewAllNotifications": "View all notifications",
    "noNotifications": "No new notifications",
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
 import { useLocalizedDate } from '../../hooks/useLocalizedDate';

 import { Button, Card, Loading } from '../../components/common';
+import { UpdateNotification } from '../../components/admin/UpdateNotification';
 import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { eventsService } from '../../services/events.service';
 import { adminService } from '../../services/admin.service';
@@ -140,6 +141,9 @@ export const AdminDashboard: React.FC = () => {

  return (
    <div>
+      {/* Update Notification */}
+      <UpdateNotification />
+
      {/* Page Header */}
      <div className="flex justify-between items-center mb-8">
        <div>
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+{
+  "$schema": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/googleapis/release-please/main/schemas/config.json",
+  "release-type": "simple",
+  "bump-minor-pre-major": true,
+  "bump-patch-for-minor-pre-major": true,
+  "include-component-in-tag": false,
+  "include-v-in-tag": true,
+  "prerelease": true,
+  "prerelease-type": "beta",
+  "changelog-sections": [
+    { "type": "feat", "section": "Features", "hidden": false },
+    { "type": "fix", "section": "Bug Fixes", "hidden": false },
+    { "type": "perf", "section": "Performance Improvements", "hidden": false },
+    { "type": "revert", "section": "Reverts", "hidden": false },
+    { "type": "docs", "section": "Documentation", "hidden": false },
+    { "type": "style", "section": "Styles", "hidden": true },
+    { "type": "chore", "section": "Miscellaneous", "hidden": true },
+    { "type": "refactor", "section": "Code Refactoring", "hidden": true },
+    { "type": "test", "section": "Tests", "hidden": true },
+    { "type": "build", "section": "Build System", "hidden": true },
+    { "type": "ci", "section": "CI/CD", "hidden": true }
+  ],
+  "packages": {
+    ".": {
+      "release-type": "simple",
+      "changelog-path": "CHANGELOG.md",
+      "extra-files": [
+        {
+          "type": "json",
+          "path": "backend/package.json",
+          "jsonpath": "$.version"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "json",
+          "path": "frontend/package.json",
+          "jsonpath": "$.version"
+        }
+      ]
+    }
+  }
+}
@@ -22,7 +22,18 @@
    ".": {
      "release-type": "simple",
      "changelog-path": "CHANGELOG.md",
-      "extra-files": []
+      "extra-files": [
+        {
+          "type": "json",
+          "path": "backend/package.json",
+          "jsonpath": "$.version"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "json",
+          "path": "frontend/package.json",
+          "jsonpath": "$.version"
+        }
+      ]
    }
  }
 }
Author	SHA1	Message	Date
Paul Nothaft	41f9b6d45d	Merge pull request #104 from the-luap/release-please--branches--main Build and Push Docker Images / build-backend (push) Failing after 3m44s Details Build and Push Docker Images / build-frontend (push) Failing after 3m53s Details Build and Push Docker Images / summary (push) Waiting to run Details chore(main): release 2.3.1	2026-01-15 06:46:06 -05:00
github-actions[bot]	7b5916d3b9	chore(main): release 2.3.1	2026-01-15 11:45:24 +00:00
Paul Nothaft	657c205a4d	Merge pull request #103 from the-luap/fix/codeql-v4-upgrade fix: CI workflow fixes for protected branches	2026-01-15 06:45:06 -05:00
Paul Nothaft	fe7d45dd12	fix: use Release Please extra-files instead of sync-versions job Remove sync-versions job that fails on protected branches. Instead, use Release Please's extra-files feature to update package.json versions as part of the release PR.	2026-01-15 12:32:07 +01:00
Paul Nothaft	c05ae5b0b9	chore: upgrade CodeQL Action from v3 to v4 Address deprecation warning - CodeQL Action v3 will be deprecated in December 2026.	2026-01-15 12:30:25 +01:00
Paul Nothaft	dab012c3d1	Merge pull request #100 from the-luap/release-please--branches--beta Build and Push Docker Images / build-backend (push) Failing after 3m31s Details Build and Push Docker Images / build-frontend (push) Failing after 3m23s Details Build and Push Docker Images / summary (push) Waiting to run Details chore(beta): release 3.0.0-beta.0	2026-01-15 06:28:27 -05:00
github-actions[bot]	32492c5a91	chore(beta): release 3.0.0-beta.0	2026-01-15 11:24:18 +00:00
github-actions[bot]	2add85eccf	chore: sync package.json versions to 2.3.0	2026-01-15 11:19:05 +00:00
Paul Nothaft	5edfb44776	Merge pull request #99 from the-luap/release-please--branches--main Build and Push Docker Images / build-backend (push) Failing after 4m13s Details Build and Push Docker Images / build-frontend (push) Failing after 3m30s Details Build and Push Docker Images / summary (push) Waiting to run Details chore(main): release 2.3.0	2026-01-15 06:18:39 -05:00
github-actions[bot]	eedb0fe49c	chore(main): release 2.3.0	2026-01-15 11:18:00 +00:00
Paul Nothaft	3c7dc2013f	feat: beta/stable release channels with update notifications and bug fixes (#98 ) feat: beta/stable release channels with update notifications and bug fixes	2026-01-15 06:17:41 -05:00
Paul Nothaft	617e778a48	feat: implement beta/stable release channels with update notifications Add dual-channel release strategy for stable and beta releases: Release Channels: - Stable channel: production-ready releases (stable, latest, v2.3.0) - Beta channel: early access features (beta, v2.3.0-beta.1) - Configurable via PICPEAK_CHANNEL environment variable Update Notifications: - Admin dashboard shows available updates for configured channel - Checks GitHub Releases API with 1-hour cache - Can be disabled with UPDATE_CHECK_ENABLED=false CI/CD Changes: - New release-please-beta.yml workflow for beta prereleases - Docker build workflow produces stable/beta tags based on branch - Beta versions use v2.3.0-beta.1 format New Files: - .github/workflows/release-please-beta.yml - release-please-config-beta.json - .release-please-manifest-beta.json - backend/src/services/updateCheckService.js - frontend/src/components/admin/UpdateNotification.tsx Modified Files: - docker-compose.production.yml (channel selection) - .env.example (PICPEAK_CHANNEL, UPDATE_CHECK_ENABLED) - backend/src/routes/adminSystem.js (/updates endpoint) - frontend components (VersionInfo, AdminDashboard) - i18n locales (en.json, de.json) - README.md and DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md (documentation)	2026-01-15 12:11:06 +01:00
Paul Nothaft	e3c3c4c951	fix: gallery thumbnails not loading (404 errors) #96 The gallery thumbnail endpoint was returning 404 when thumbnail_path was null or the file didn't exist, unlike the admin endpoint which generates thumbnails on demand using ensureThumbnail(). - Import ensureThumbnail from imageProcessor - Use ensureThumbnail() in gallery thumbnail route to generate thumbnails on demand if they don't exist - This matches the admin endpoint behavior Fixes #96	2026-01-15 11:22:13 +01:00
Paul Nothaft	0e3b50d1b6	fix: watermark upload JSON parsing and image quality preservation - Fix JSON parsing error when uploading watermark logo by handling both JSON-stringified and raw string paths - Ensure publicPath is JSON.stringify'd consistently when saving - Preserve original image format (PNG/WebP/JPEG) when applying watermarks - Use maximum quality (100) to prevent unnecessary recompression	2026-01-12 13:24:21 +01:00
Paul Nothaft	bd8b885f7f	fix: display new password after admin password reset - show-admin-credentials.js --reset now displays the generated password instead of just saying "[NEWLY RESET - stored in database]" - Also sets must_change_password flag to force password change on login - Updated DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md and SIMPLE_SETUP.md to clarify that the new password is displayed in console output after reset	2026-01-12 13:23:24 +01:00
Paul Nothaft	3cdc0ea715	fix: prevent unnecessary image recompression and fix SQLite migration #95 - Skip image processing for basic/standard protection levels when no fingerprinting or watermarking is enabled - Preserve original image format (PNG/WebP/JPEG) instead of always converting to JPEG - Fix SQLite migration failure for fresh installations by adding multilingual columns to email_templates table before inserting admin email templates Fixes #95	2026-01-12 13:20:39 +01:00
github-actions[bot]	a2ff9eae3f	chore: sync package.json versions to 2.2.4	2026-01-08 22:24:23 +00:00
Paul Nothaft	3f7631cd95	Merge pull request #93 from the-luap/release-please--branches--main Build and Push Docker Images / build-backend (push) Failing after 3m9s Details Build and Push Docker Images / build-frontend (push) Failing after 3m9s Details Build and Push Docker Images / summary (push) Waiting to run Details chore(main): release 2.2.4	2026-01-08 23:23:57 +01:00
github-actions[bot]	53b8764ed7	chore(main): release 2.2.4	2026-01-08 22:22:51 +00:00
Paul Nothaft	082d8ab205	fix: Docker Swarm DNS resolution and backup status display (v2.2.3) fix: Docker Swarm DNS resolution and backup status display (v2.2.3)	2026-01-08 23:22:33 +01:00
Paul Nothaft	749100c92a	fix(backup): add lastBackup alias and totalBackups for frontend compatibility The frontend expected `status.lastBackup` but the backend was returning `status.lastRun`. This caused the backup dashboard to show "No backup available" even when backups existed in the history. Added: - `lastBackup` as alias for `lastRun` - `totalBackups` count of completed backups	2026-01-08 23:11:48 +01:00