v0.7

ChannelWatch v0.7 - Notification Enhancements & Bug Fixes

This release focuses on improving the notification system with enhanced email and Discord integration, better UI documentation, and several important bug fixes. ChannelWatch v0.7 delivers a more reliable and user-friendly notification experience.

📧 Enhanced Notification System

• Improved Email Integration:

  • Better support for custom SMTP servers
  • More reliable email delivery across various providers
  • Clearer configuration options with detailed formatting examples
  • Enhanced error handling for email delivery

• Advanced Discord Integration:

  • Improved formatting for Discord notifications
  • More reliable message delivery
  • Better handling of rich media content

• UI Documentation Enhancements:

  • Comprehensive formatting guides for all notification services
  • Clear examples for complex configurations
  • Detailed explanations of parameter options and requirements
  • Improved error messages for configuration issues

🔧 Bug Fixes & Technical Improvements

• Fixed Image Selection Logic:

  • Corrected case-sensitive bug in channel/program image selection
  • Ensures proper image display in notifications regardless of case formatting
  • More consistent visual experience across different alert types

• Security Enhancements:

  • Improved handling of authentication credentials
  • Enhanced security for stored settings
  • Better protection for sensitive configuration data

• System Refinements:

  • Removed deprecated MQTT support for streamlined options
  • Enhanced error handling for notification delivery failures
  • More robust connection management for notification services

🧩 Email Configuration Improvements

• Support for Custom Email Configurations:

  • Simplified format for common email providers
  • Advanced options for custom SMTP servers
  • Better handling of secure connections (STARTTLS and SSL)
  • Improved port configuration for various email services

• Format Documentation:

  • Clear examples for Gmail, Outlook, and custom SMTP servers
  • Visual guidance for parameter formatting
  • Troubleshooting tips for common email configuration issues

🔄 Update Instructions

This update maintains full compatibility with existing v0.6 installations. To upgrade:

docker-compose pull
docker-compose up -d

Access the web interface at http://your-server-ip:8501 to review and update your notification settings.

This release enhances ChannelWatch's notification capabilities with more reliable delivery, better documentation, and improved security. The fixes for image selection ensure a more consistent visual experience across different alert types.

We recommend all users upgrade to v0.7 to benefit from these improvements. As always, feedback and feature requests via GitHub issues are welcome!