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Current Version

Current version: 1.0.15For the most up-to-date changelog, visit the GitHub Releases page.

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Version 1.0.15 (Current)

The current stable release of Kitsu.

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Core Features

  • Production management for animation, VFX, and video game projects
  • Asset and shot tracking with customizable metadata
  • Task management and assignment system
  • Collaborative review and feedback tools
  • Team communication and notifications
  • Time tracking and production statistics
  • Customizable production pipelines

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Technology Stack

  • Vue.js 3.5.13
  • Vuex 4.1.0 for state management
  • Vue Router 5.0.3
  • Vite 7.3.1 build system
  • Node.js 20.19+ required
  • npm 10+ required

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Key Dependencies

  • FullCalendar for scheduling
  • Fabric.js for drawing and annotations
  • Chart.js for data visualization
  • Socket.io for real-time updates
  • Three.js for 3D model preview
  • ExcelJS for spreadsheet export

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Getting Version Information

To check your installed Kitsu version: 
# View version in package.json
cat package.json | grep version

# Or check in the application UI
# Look in Settings > About section

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Previous Versions

For detailed information about previous versions and their changes, please visit:

GitHub Releases

View complete release history with detailed changelogs for each version

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Release Channels

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Stable Releases

Stable releases are thoroughly tested and recommended for production use. These are tagged versions on the main branch. 
# Install a specific stable version
npm install [email protected]

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Development Branch

The development branch contains the latest features but may be unstable: 
# Clone development branch
git clone -b main https://github.com/cgwire/kitsu.git
Development versions may contain bugs and breaking changes. Only use in non-production environments.

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Update Guide

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Updating Kitsu

To update to the latest version:
1

Backup Your Data

Always backup your database and configuration before updating.
2

Pull Latest Changes

git fetch origin
git checkout main
git pull origin main
3

Update Dependencies

npm install
4

Run Database Migrations

Update the Zou API backend and run any necessary database migrations.
5

Rebuild

npm run build
6

Restart Services

Restart your web server and API backend to apply changes.

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Breaking Changes

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Node.js Requirements

As of version 1.0.15:
  • Minimum Node.js version: 20.19
  • Minimum npm version: 10
Older versions are no longer supported.

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Vue.js 3 Migration

Kitsu now uses Vue.js 3, which includes several breaking changes from Vue 2:
  • Composition API support
  • Updated component lifecycle
  • Different build system (Vite instead of Webpack)
Custom plugins or extensions may need updates to remain compatible.

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Deprecation Notices

Internet Explorer Support DroppedKitsu no longer supports Internet Explorer. Please use modern browsers:
  • Chrome/Edge (latest)
  • Firefox (latest)
  • Safari (latest)

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Semantic Versioning

Kitsu follows semantic versioning (semver):
  • Major version (1.x.x): Breaking changes that may require code modifications
  • Minor version (x.0.x): New features, backwards compatible
  • Patch version (x.x.15): Bug fixes and minor improvements

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Security Updates

Security updates are released as needed and announced through:
  • GitHub Security Advisories
  • Discord announcements
  • Release notes
Subscribe to the GitHub repository to receive notifications about new releases and security updates.

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Roadmap

To see what’s planned for future versions, check out:

Roadmap

View planned features and improvements

Feature Requests

Vote on and suggest new features

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Contributing to Releases

Want to contribute to the next release?
  1. Check GitHub Issues for open tasks
  2. Review feature requests for ideas
  3. Follow the contribution guidelines
  4. Submit pull requests with your improvements
All contributions following the C4 contract are welcome!

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Release Notes Format

When viewing detailed release notes on GitHub, look for:
  • New Features: New capabilities added to Kitsu
  • Improvements: Enhancements to existing features
  • Bug Fixes: Issues resolved in this version
  • Breaking Changes: Changes that may require action
  • Dependencies: Updated third-party packages
  • Documentation: Updates to guides and references

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Docker Images

Docker images are published for each release: 
# Pull latest stable version
docker pull cgwire/cgwire:latest

# Pull specific version
docker pull cgwire/cgwire:1.0.15

Docker Hub

View all available Docker images and tags

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