Development log

June 7, 2026 — v1.0.3: client updates and signed installers

Akari’s Android and desktop clients received a release cleanup covering installer signing, auto-update configuration, and refreshed download page information.

• Native installers are now signed end-to-end:
  • Android APKs are signed with the release keystore stored in GitHub Actions secrets.
  • Desktop bundles (Windows, Linux, macOS) are signed with a freshly generated Tauri updater key.
• Android and Desktop clients bumped to v1.0.3 with refreshed build tooling and updater configuration.
• Desktop auto-update now has a real signing key in place — the previous v1.0.0 release shipped with a placeholder pubkey, which meant in-app updates were not usable.
• Landing page adds a “Latest release” banner that links to the v1.0.3 release notes.

May 31, 2026 — Domain migration and v1.0.0 milestone

The app moved from next.rikka.moe to app.rikka.moe, client releases were consolidated, and the theme system was unified.

• Domain migrated from next.rikka.moe to app.rikka.moe.
• Client submodules updated for the v1.0.0 release.
• Theme system unified — dark mode now applies on first load without a flash of light.
• Branding refreshed with a redesigned project intro card and updated README.

May 30, 2026 — Liquid glass, reading settings, and animation foundation

A major visual overhaul landed alongside new user-facing controls and the groundwork for polished motion.

• Liquid glass effects now cover the sidebar, bottom nav, and header — significantly more visible and immersive.
• Reading settings panel now fully operational with CSS variable pipeline and anti-italic enforcement.
• Animation architecture added via Framer Motion, AutoAnimate, and View Transitions API.
• Project Akari introduction added across homepage and profile.
• Memory page FAB replaced with MUI SpeedDial for a cleaner interaction model.
• Profile description quotes fixed for zh-CN locale.
• Android client optimized: WebView, loading overlay, and caching improvements.

May 29, 2026 — Branding and release model refresh

The project branding and public client release model were updated.

• Branding aligned with the Project Akari identity system.
• Public client release model streamlined with automated CI releases.
• Client submodules updated to latest.
• Repository documentation and audit report refreshed.

May 16, 2026 — Header search and macOS themes

Global search moved into the app header, new macOS-style themes landed, and navigation and loading states feel more cohesive.

• Global search lives in the header — no need to open the drawer.
• Added macOS-style light and dark themes.
• The desktop sidebar stays fixed, and the memory stats header no longer pins on scroll.
• The mobile bottom navigation is more compact and page loads feel smoother.

May 12, 2026 — Home and membership refresh

Home and membership pages were reorganised for more direct shortcuts and a clearer information hierarchy.

• Home cards were reordered to surface today’s learning entry point.
• Membership pages present subscription status and benefits more clearly.
• Memory tools and the editor use roomier layouts that work well for long content.

May 8, 2026 — Interface stability pass

We rolled back a short interface experiment and brought the look-and-feel back to a stable baseline.

• Component behaviour is consistent again across the app.
• Navigation and typography improvements from the experiment were kept.
• Chinese fonts load more efficiently for faster text rendering.

May 5, 2026 — Course authoring foundations

Laid the groundwork for the upcoming course authoring flow, with unified course copy and covers across the app.

• Course information is consistent across every entry point.
• Course detail and list views remain compatible with legacy data.
• Initial scaffolding is in place for creators to submit courses.

May 3, 2026 — Faster and more reliable services

Sign-in, learning, community, memory, and quiz banks moved onto the new backend for faster, steadier responses.

• Sign-in, sign-up, and session checks respond faster around the world.
• Learning, quiz banks, community, and memory analysis load faster.
• Email delivery and font loading are more reliable.
• The legacy service kept acting as a fallback so usage was not disrupted during the migration.

May 1, 2026 — Adaptive mastery and member subscriptions

Practice results now feed mastery in real time, practice history is replayable, and member subscriptions are more dependable.

• Answers update mastery hints in real time.
• Practice history can be reviewed and synced across devices.
• Added a numbers foundations course with a full end-to-end study path.
• Member subscriptions and renewals are handled more reliably.

April 30, 2026 — Memory analysis and surface updates

The memory page gained an AI analysis entry point, with clearer learning and memory error states.

• Added an AI memory analysis card for review rhythm and weak spots.
• Aligned navigation bars, drawers, and core surfaces with the latest visual system.
• Fixed course availability checks that could show available courses as missing.
• Learning and memory backend failures now show clearer messages.

April 29, 2026 — More reliable sign-in and public profiles

Post-login navigation, browser auth proxying, and public profile links were tightened.

• Post-login navigation now returns to the intended page more reliably.
• User identity links now point consistently to public profiles.
• The mobile notes home experience is easier to scan on small screens.

April 28, 2026 — Paginated courses and a clearer learning layout

Course browsing, desktop learning structure, and auth state recovery were strengthened.

• Course lists now use pagination for more predictable loading.
• The desktop learning page is better structured for browsing and resuming.
• Request tracing now follows app requests across the frontend and backend.

April 27, 2026 — Version notices, settings sections, and mobile readiness

Workspace navigation, settings sections, and mobile WebView readiness received focused updates.

• Added a version notice with an entry point to the previous experience.
• Settings now use section-based navigation for direct access.
• English UI fonts now load locally to reduce external font dependency.

April 26, 2026 — Persistent practice and Material You styling

Problem-bank practice now persists, and the interface moved onto a Material You foundation.

• Problem-bank practice now keeps progress, answers, and results.
• Home, quiz, and base components adopted the Material You visual language.
• Question options now parse more legacy data formats.

April 25, 2026 — Community feed and interaction tools

The community home, post detail, reactions, and moderation flows were upgraded.

• The community home now prioritizes a feed-first browsing model.
• Post detail pages now give replies and context more room.
• Added reactions and a report moderation workflow.

April 24, 2026 — Creation review workflow

Submission flow, review entry points, and motion foundations landed for creation content.

• Creation content now supports a review workflow.
• Login persistence now respects cookie consent.
• App motion foundations are more consistent across page transitions.

April 21, 2026 — New workspace foundations

Learning, memory, community, notes, auth, and workspace foundations landed together.

• New learning, memory, and community modules gained their base entry points.
• Notes, account authentication, and the workspace shell received base integration.
• Learning, quiz, memory, and reader copy was normalized across the app.