v0.6.0 - Desktop App Release

🖥️ Vibe Coder Desktop App

Run Vibe Coder as a native desktop app with system tray integration!

Downloads

Platform	File	Notes
macOS	Vibe Coder-0.6.0-universal.dmg	Drag to Applications (Intel + Apple Silicon)
macOS (zip)	Vibe Coder-0.6.0-universal-mac.zip	Extract and run directly

New Features

• 🎯 System Tray - Lives in your menu bar with rich/minimal modes
• 🔌 Built-in XP Server - No separate process needed (port 3001)
• 🪟 4 Window Modes - Floating, Corner Snap, Desktop Widget, Mini HUD
• ⌨️ Global Shortcuts - Cmd+Shift+V toggle, Cmd+Shift+W cycle modes
• 📊 Tray Menu - Game stats visible at a glance
• 🎮 Connection Badge - Live indicator on title screen

Installation (macOS)

1. Download the .dmg file
2. Open and drag Vibe Coder to Applications
3. First launch: Right-click → Open (to bypass Gatekeeper for unsigned app)
4. Look for the tray icon in your menu bar!

Connecting Claude Code

The built-in server runs on port 3001. Your hooks will connect automatically!

Game Improvements

• SaveManager for persistent progress
• RebirthManager for prestige mechanics
• ShrineManager for special encounters
• MapManager for varied gameplay
• SpatialHash for performance optimization

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v0.5.0 - The AI Uprising Update

The AI Uprising Update 🤖

Smart auto-play system and improved CLI integration!

🎮 Smart Auto-Play AI

Your character now plays intelligently while you code:

• HUNT Mode ⚔️ - Actively moves toward enemies to attack
• EVADE Mode 🛡️ - Kites and circle-strafes when:
  • Low health (<30%)
  • Swarmed (4+ enemies nearby)
  • Near deadly enemies (segfault)
• IDLE Mode 😴 - Gentle wandering when no enemies present

💬 Mode-Specific Quotes

The character speaks differently based on combat mode:

• Hunt: "Target acquired!", "Here I come!", "Easy XP"
• Evade: "Too hot!", "kiting", "Tactical retreat"
• Idle: "All clear!", "Wave done?", "stretches"

🔧 CLI Integration Fixes

• Fixed XP events not triggering auto-move
• Fixed "CONNECTING" status staying stuck
• Added in-game speech bubbles that follow player
• Real-time connection status indicators (🟢 LIVE / ⚫ OFFLINE)

📖 Documentation

• Comprehensive CHANGELOG.md with full version history
• Updated README with feature tables
• New SETUP.md with hook integration guide
• GitHub Pages deployment

🌐 Play Online

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Full Changelog: See CHANGELOG.md

v0.4.0 - The Mega Content Update

The Mega Content Update 🎮

Massive content expansion with enemies, weapons, and progression!

👾 18 Enemy Types

Classic: Bug, Glitch, Memory Leak, Syntax Error, Infinite Loop, Race Condition

Coding-Themed:

• Segfault (instant-death zone)
• Dependency Hell (spawns minions)
• Stack Overflow (grows over time)
• 404 Not Found (goes invisible)
• CORS Error (blocks path)
• Type Error (shape-shifts)
• Git Conflict (splits when hit)

AI-Themed:

• Hallucination (fake enemy, 0 damage)
• Token Overflow (damage grows)
• Context Loss (random teleport)
• Prompt Injection (hijacks movement)
• Overfitting (predicts movement)
• Mode Collapse (clones itself)

👹 4 Epic Bosses

Boss	Wave	HP	Ability
Stack Overflow	20	2,000	Spawns minions
Null Pointer	40	3,500	Teleportation
Memory Leak Prime	60	5,000	Splits on damage
Kernel Panic	80	8,000	Enrages at low HP

⚔️ 26 Weapons

• 9 Ranged: Basic, Spread, Pierce, Orbital, Rapid, Homing, Bounce, AOE, Freeze
• 4 Melee: Sword, Spear, Boomerang, Kunai
• 3 Rare: rm -rf, sudo, Fork Bomb
• 3 Legendary: Hunter's Warglaive, Void Reaper, Celestial Blade
• 10 Evolved: Laser Beam, Plasma Orb, Chain Lightning, Bullet Hell, Ring of Fire, Seeking Missile, Chaos Bounce, Death Aura, Ice Lance, Swarm, Blizzard

📊 7 Meta-Progression Upgrades

Damage, Health, Speed, Attack Rate, XP Gain, Crit Chance, Duration

🌍 6 Stage Themes

Debug Zone → Memory Banks → Network Layer → Kernel Space → Cloud Cluster → Singularity

🎵 Audio System

• 5 procedural synthwave music tracks
• 13+ sound effects

💬 80+ Character Quotes

• Coding reactions, AI-specific responses, time-based easter eggs

🎮 Full Menu System

• Upgrades shop, Weapon gallery, Settings, Controls

v0.3.0 - The Hook Update

The Hook Update

Connect your real coding activity to the game!

Features

• 🔌 XP Server - WebSocket server on port 3333
• ⚡ Real-time XP from actual coding:
  • Tool use: +10 XP
  • Response: +5 XP
  • Message: +10 XP
• 🪝 Hook System - Integrates with Claude Code's on-prompt hooks
• 🎨 Color-coded XP Popups - Different colors for different sources
• 🔄 Auto-reconnection - Reconnects if server drops

Technical

• WebSocket client/server architecture
• HTTP POST fallback for simple integrations
• Custom hook scripts for Claude Code

v0.2.0 - Core Gameplay

Core Gameplay Release

The foundation of Vibe Coder!

Features

• 🎮 Phaser 3 game engine with Vite bundler
• 👾 Wave-based survival gameplay
• ⚔️ Auto-attacking weapon system
• 🐛 Basic enemy AI (Bug, Glitch, Memory Leak)
• 📈 Level-up system with XP tracking
• 🎨 Procedural graphics (no external assets)
• ⏸️ Pause system with ESC/P
• 🎯 Manual XP with SPACE key

Tech Stack

• Phaser 3.x
• Vite 7.x
• Web Audio API
• Canvas API (procedural graphics)