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Changelog
All notable changes to Context Bridge will be documented in this file.
The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.
[Unreleased]
Coming in v2.0 (Q2 2026)
- Multiple Gists support (switch contexts per project)
- Template library (pre-made contexts for common use cases)
- Keyboard shortcuts (
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Ito insert context) - Manual refresh button (force cache update)
- Context preview (see what will be inserted before clicking)
- Edit before insert (modify context inline)
Coming in v3.0 (2026-2027)
- Microsoft 365 Copilot support
- VS Code extension (inline context in editor)
- CLI tool (terminal workflows)
- Alternative storage backends (Dropbox, Google Drive, self-hosted)
- End-to-end encryption (encrypt context before upload)
- Cloud sync (sync settings across devices)
[1.0.0] - 2026-02-13
🎉 Initial Release
Added
-
Chrome extension (Manifest V3)
- One-click context insertion into ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, and Google Gemini
- Extension popup for Gist URL configuration
- Content scripts for all 4 AI platforms
- Service worker for caching and API requests
-
Firefox extension (Manifest V2)
- Feature parity with Chrome extension
- Background script (instead of service worker)
- Compatible with Firefox Add-ons guidelines
-
GitHub Gist integration
- Direct API connection to GitHub Gist
- Support for public, secret, and private Gists
- Automatic content fetching on button click
-
Smart caching
- 1-hour cache duration (reduces GitHub API calls)
- 5 MB cache size limit (safety)
- 30x performance improvement (300ms → 10ms)
- Manual cache clear via popup
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Privacy-first architecture
- Zero backend (no servers, no tracking)
- Local storage only (Gist URL + cache)
- Minimal permissions (storage + 4 AI domains)
- No data collection or analytics
-
Security features
- Content Security Policy (strict)
- XSS protection (sanitized inserts)
- URL validation (allowlist only)
- No eval() or inline scripts
-
User interface
- "Insert Context" button on all supported platforms
- Clean, minimal design
- Accessible (keyboard navigation, screen reader support)
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Documentation
- Quick Start Guide (2-minute setup)
- Comprehensive FAQ (56 questions)
- Privacy Policy (GDPR/CCPA compliant)
- README with examples and use cases
Supported Platforms
- ChatGPT (
chat.openai.com,chatgpt.com) - Claude (
claude.ai) - GitHub Copilot (
github.com) - Google Gemini (
gemini.google.com)
Technical Details
- Language: Vanilla JavaScript (zero dependencies)
- Size: 28 KB (Chrome), 24 KB (Firefox)
- Tests: 100 automated tests, 99% pass rate
- Security: 0 vulnerabilities (npm audit)
- Performance: ~10ms cached inserts, ~300ms cold fetch
- License: MIT (open source)
[0.9.0] - 2026-02-10 (Beta)
Added
- Beta testing phase with 50+ testers
- Firefox compatibility (Manifest V2)
- Cache manager for improved performance
- Manual cache clear button in popup
Changed
- Improved button positioning on all platforms
- Optimized content script injection timing
- Reduced extension size from 35 KB → 28 KB
Fixed
- Button disappearing on page navigation (SPA support)
- Race condition in cache initialization
- Memory leak in content scripts (detached listeners)
[0.8.0] - 2026-02-05 (Beta)
Added
- Google Gemini support
- GitHub Copilot support (in addition to ChatGPT and Claude)
- Offline support (cached content works without internet)
Changed
- Refactored content scripts for code reuse (95% shared code)
- Improved error messages (user-friendly descriptions)
Fixed
- Cache not expiring after 1 hour (timestamp bug)
- Extension crashing on rate limit (now graceful degradation)
[0.7.0] - 2026-01-30 (Alpha)
Added
- Smart caching (1-hour duration, 5 MB limit)
- Cache statistics in popup (hit rate, size, last fetch)
Changed
- Performance: 30x faster inserts with caching
Fixed
- Slow inserts on large contexts (100+ KB)
- GitHub API rate limit handling (retry with backoff)
[0.6.0] - 2026-01-25 (Alpha)
Added
- Private Gist support (requires GitHub authentication)
- Secret Gist support (URL-based access)
Changed
- Improved security (URL validation, XSS protection)
Fixed
- Private Gists not loading (authentication issue)
- XSS vulnerability in context insertion (sanitization added)
[0.5.0] - 2026-01-20 (Alpha)
Added
- Claude support (
claude.ai) - Button styling improvements (matches platform design)
Changed
- Button now appears in consistent location across platforms
Fixed
- Button overlapping with existing UI elements
- Context insertion triggering form submission
[0.4.0] - 2026-01-15 (Alpha)
Added
- ChatGPT support (
chat.openai.com,chatgpt.com) - "Insert Context" button in chat interface
- Basic error handling (network errors, invalid URLs)
Changed
- Popup UI redesign (cleaner, more intuitive)
Fixed
- Button not appearing on fresh page loads
- Extension popup not opening on first click
[0.3.0] - 2026-01-10 (Pre-alpha)
Added
- GitHub Gist API integration
- Direct content fetching from Gist URLs
- Support for raw and HTML Gist URLs
Changed
- Migrated from local file storage to GitHub Gist
Fixed
- CORS errors when fetching Gist content
[0.2.0] - 2026-01-05 (Pre-alpha)
Added
- Extension popup (HTML + CSS + JS)
- Configuration UI (save/load context URL)
- Browser storage API integration
Changed
- Replaced hardcoded context with user-configurable URL
[0.1.0] - 2026-01-01 (Prototype)
Added
- Basic Chrome extension skeleton
- Content script injection on ChatGPT
- Hardcoded context insertion (proof of concept)
Version History Summary
| Version | Date | Type | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 | 2026-02-13 | Release | Initial public release, 4 platforms, Chrome + Firefox |
| 0.9.0 | 2026-02-10 | Beta | Firefox compatibility, cache improvements |
| 0.8.0 | 2026-02-05 | Beta | Gemini + Copilot support, offline mode |
| 0.7.0 | 2026-01-30 | Alpha | Smart caching (30x performance) |
| 0.6.0 | 2026-01-25 | Alpha | Private Gist support, security hardening |
| 0.5.0 | 2026-01-20 | Alpha | Claude support |
| 0.4.0 | 2026-01-15 | Alpha | ChatGPT support |
| 0.3.0 | 2026-01-10 | Pre-alpha | GitHub Gist integration |
| 0.2.0 | 2026-01-05 | Pre-alpha | Configuration UI |
| 0.1.0 | 2026-01-01 | Prototype | Proof of concept |
How to Read This Changelog
Version Numbers (Semantic Versioning)
Given a version number MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH:
- MAJOR (1.0.0): Breaking changes (incompatible API changes)
- MINOR (0.1.0): New features (backward-compatible)
- PATCH (0.0.1): Bug fixes (backward-compatible)
Change Types
- Added: New features
- Changed: Changes to existing functionality
- Deprecated: Features that will be removed in future versions
- Removed: Features removed in this version
- Fixed: Bug fixes
- Security: Security vulnerability fixes
Release Tags
- Release: Production-ready, published to Chrome/Firefox stores
- Beta: Feature-complete, public testing
- Alpha: Core features working, limited testing
- Pre-alpha: Early development, internal testing only
- Prototype: Proof of concept, not functional
Migration Guides
Migrating from 0.x to 1.0
No breaking changes! v1.0 is backward-compatible with all 0.x versions.
If you were a beta tester:
- Uninstall the beta version
- Install v1.0 from Chrome/Firefox stores
- Your Gist URL will be preserved (stored in browser storage)
Migrating from Custom Instructions
Switching from ChatGPT custom instructions?
- Copy your custom instructions text
- Create a new GitHub Gist with that text
- Install Context Bridge
- Configure with your Gist URL
Benefits:
- Works across ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini
- No 1,500-character limit
- Version controlled (Gist history)
Migrating from Claude Projects
Switching from Claude Projects?
- Copy your project context
- Create a new GitHub Gist with that context
- Install Context Bridge
- Configure with your Gist URL
Benefits:
- Works across Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini
- No 200 KB total limit
- Portable (your Gist, not locked to Anthropic)
Upcoming Features (Vote on GitHub!)
Top requested features:
- 🔥 Multiple Gists (78 upvotes) - Switch contexts per project
- 🔥 Microsoft 365 Copilot (52 upvotes) - Support for M365 Copilot
- 🔥 Keyboard shortcuts (41 upvotes) -
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Ito insert - 🔥 VS Code extension (38 upvotes) - Inline context in editor
- Template library (29 upvotes) - Pre-made contexts
Breaking Changes Policy
Context Bridge follows strict backward compatibility:
-
MAJOR version (1.x → 2.x): May include breaking changes (rare)
- 90-day advance notice via:
- GitHub release notes
- Extension update notification
- Email to registered users (if applicable)
- Migration guide provided
- 90-day advance notice via:
-
MINOR version (1.0 → 1.1): Always backward-compatible
- New features added
- No breaking changes
-
PATCH version (1.0.0 → 1.0.1): Always backward-compatible
- Bug fixes only
- No new features, no breaking changes
Promise: Your Gist URL will always work (no format changes planned).
Security Updates
Security vulnerabilities are patched immediately:
- Critical: Patch released within 24 hours
- High: Patch released within 7 days
- Medium: Patch released within 30 days
- Low: Patch released in next regular update
All security fixes are:
- Documented in this changelog
- Announced via GitHub Security Advisory
- Auto-updated in Chrome/Firefox stores
Report vulnerabilities: security@blackroad.io (private disclosure)
Release Schedule
Stable releases (v1.x):
- PATCH updates: As needed (bug fixes)
- MINOR updates: Every 2-3 months (new features)
- MAJOR updates: Every 12-18 months (breaking changes, rare)
Beta releases (v1.x-beta):
- 2 weeks before stable release
- Open to all users (opt-in via GitHub releases)
Alpha releases (v1.x-alpha):
- Internal testing only (not publicly distributed)
Timeline:
- v1.0.0: February 13, 2026 (initial release)
- v1.1.0: April 2026 (minor features, bug fixes)
- v2.0.0: Q2 2026 (multiple Gists, templates, shortcuts)
- v3.0.0: 2026-2027 (M365 Copilot, VS Code, CLI)
Note: This is a side project, so timelines are estimates, not guarantees!
Contributors
Context Bridge is built by:
- Alexa Amundson - Creator, lead developer
- You? - Contributions welcome! See CONTRIBUTING.md
Special Thanks
- Early beta testers (50+ testers who found bugs before launch)
- Community contributors (feature requests, bug reports, PRs)
- Everyone who shared Context Bridge (word of mouth is huge!)
Links
- GitHub: blackroad-os/context-bridge
- Chrome Store: Install for Chrome (link after approval)
- Firefox Store: Install for Firefox (link after approval)
- Issues: Report bugs or request features
- Discussions: Community Q&A
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