Changelog

New features, improvements, and fixes shipped to PointPoker and Truveal.

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v3.7ImprovementWeekend of Sunday, May 17

v2 Design System & API Docs Refresh

  • Changelog and API docs pages fully redesigned with the v2 design system — Fraunces headings, coral accents, ink borders
  • API docs sidebar restored with sticky table of contents and in-page anchor links
  • New socket events documented: done-for-today, resume-from-done, and session-resumed
v3.6FeatureWeekend of Sunday, May 10

Done for Today & Room Longevity

  • Done for Today — facilitator can pause a session with a summary screen; participants resume with one tap when the team picks up again
  • Free rooms now live for 15 days of inactivity (up from 3 days); Pro rooms extended to 30 days
  • Rejoin instantly card added to the landing page — highlighting snap-back reconnect for returning participants
v3.5ImprovementWeekend of Sunday, April 26

Content & Documentation

  • Expanded homepage feature carousel — 21 cards showcasing all features
  • API docs updated with all socket events, rate limits, and payloads
  • Scheduled blog publishing — articles auto-publish on a rolling schedule
  • SEO improvements — FAQ schema, OG images, internal linking, sitemap updates
v3.4FeatureWeekend of Sunday, April 19

Observer to Voter Switch

  • Observers can now switch to voting mid-session — facilitator-controlled or self-serve
  • Vote distribution redesign — color-coded card chips for clearer results
  • Jira integration landing page with Marketplace and Chrome Extension links
v3.3FeatureWeekend of Sunday, April 12

Skip & Swap Stories

  • Skip a story mid-vote and return it to the queue for later
  • Jump to any queued story — no need to go in order
  • Sprint Velocity Calculator — free tool for tracking team velocity and forecasts
  • Privacy policy and security policy pages
v3.2FeatureWeekend of Sunday, April 5

Snap Back Rejoin

  • Snap Back Rejoin — facilitators automatically reclaim their room; participants snap back on the same device or pick their name on a new one
  • Team names — personalize your room with your team name so returning members feel right at home
v3.1ImprovementWeekend of Sunday, March 29

Accessibility & UX Polish

  • Accessibility fixes — card contrast, form labels, dark mode, mobile UX
  • UX polish with 28 animations and Lucide icon refresh
v3.0FeatureWeekend of Sunday, March 29

Jira & Teams Integrations

  • Jira Forge integration backend — import stories and write estimates back
  • Microsoft Teams tab — run pointing sessions inside Teams meetings
  • Jira smart URL detection in Teams and Slack — auto-link ticket references

Earlier Releases

v2.9FeatureWeekend of Sunday, March 22

Jira Smart URLs & SEO

  • Jira smart URL detection in Teams and Slack — auto-link ticket references
  • Ahrefs analytics for SEO insights
  • Path-based room codes — join via /join/ABC123
v2.8FeatureWeekend of Sunday, March 15

Chrome Extension & REST API

  • Chrome extension for Jira — work in progress
  • REST API for integrations — programmatically add stories to any room's queue
v2.7ImprovementWeekend of Sunday, March 15

Security Hardening & Test Coverage

  • Comprehensive test coverage across server and frontend
  • Offline participants auto-removed when starting a new story
v2.6FeatureWeekend of Sunday, March 15

Persistent Rooms & Support Widget

  • Rooms now persist for 72 hours (free) or 15 days (pro) — activity resets the timer
  • In-app support widget for quick feedback and help requests
  • Smart URL detection for Jira and GitHub ticket links
v2.5FeatureWeekend of Sunday, March 15

Slack Integration & Homepage Refresh

  • Slack bot — /poker slash command to start sessions from any channel
  • Redesigned homepage with scroll-reveal sections
  • Feature carousel showcasing integrations
v2.4FeatureWeekend of Sunday, March 8

Recurring Rooms, Deep Links & Content

  • Recurring rooms — same URL every sprint at /r/your-team (Pro)
  • Deep links — share a URL that auto-creates a room with a story pre-loaded
  • Bulk CSV import — paste or upload a story list, vote through queue-style
v2.3FeatureWeekend of Sunday, March 8

Custom Decks, Themes & Engagement

  • Custom card decks and team themes — Midnight, Retro, Neon (Pro)
  • Voting streaks, speed badges, and closest estimator highlights
  • Session stats summary and onboarding tooltip tour
v2.2FeatureWeekend of Sunday, March 8

Pro Tier & Team Accounts

  • Pro tier with magic link auth and Stripe billing
  • QR code sharing — scan to join a room instantly
  • Consensus celebration with confetti and sound notifications
v2.1ImprovementWeekend of Sunday, March 8

Session Quality & UX

  • Mid-session settings — change timer, auto-reveal, and scale without restarting
  • Kick participant and vote change indicators
  • Role-based avatar colors and facilitator recovery on reconnect
v2.0FeatureWeekend of Sunday, March 8

Free Tier Feature Pack

  • Story queue, descriptions, and URL links for backlog management
  • Vote distribution chart, CSV export, and keyboard shortcuts
  • Progressive Web App — install on mobile home screen
v1.1FeatureWeekend of Sunday, March 8

Dark Mode, Timer & Observer Mode

  • Dark mode — system-aware with manual toggle
  • Voting timer with auto-reveal when all participants have voted
  • Observer mode and facilitator transfer
v1.0LaunchWeekend of Sunday, March 8

Launch

  • Create and join rooms with a simple code — zero signup required
  • Real-time voting with facilitator-controlled reveal
  • Mobile-first design with session history and voting stats