v1.4

Version 1.4.0 — Compact Dashboard & Structural Foundation

UI/UX Improvements

• Compact Dashboard Layout: Server and Tunnel sections are now arranged in two rows with a visual separator, significantly reducing panel height to maximize console space.
• Inline Server Status: Consolidated status indicators into a single line: [▶ ■] [● Online] [FABRIC].
• Refined Tunnel Toolbar: Action controls (Start/Stop/Restart) aligned to the left, Link + Setup to the right, and Status + IP centered for better workflow.

Architecture & Core Refactoring

• Unified Scheduler: Merged server and backup schedulers into a single efficient loop.
• Modular Server Startup: Extracted start_server logic from core.py for better maintainability.
• Centralized Metadata: All server metadata is now managed via metadata.json.
• Thread Safety: Implemented threading.Lock in StateManager and SettingsManager to prevent race conditions.
• Type Hinting: Added complete type hints to 6 core services.
• Cross-Platform Helpers: Parametrized test helpers for sys.platform, platform.system(), and platform.machine().

New Feature: Auto-Backup Scheduler

• BackupScheduler: Integrated with its own model in metadata.json (auto_backup).
• Automated Checks: Verification loop runs every 30s via _check_auto_backup().
• Retention Policy: Automatic retention application (_apply_retention()) upon backup creation.
• Concurrency Control: Mutex implementation to prevent simultaneous backup operations.
• Event Integration: Dispatches BACKUP_COMPLETED and BACKUP_FAILED events via EventBus.

Bug Fixes & CI/CD

• DNS Polling: Removed the 60s timeout in _dns_polling_loop; the loop now continues until the manager stops or DNS resolves.
• Linux CI/CD: test_single_instance.py now skips ctypes.windll tests on Linux using @pytest.mark.skipif.
• Auto-Release Workflow: Added permissions: contents: write to build.yml to allow softprops/action-gh-release to create releases automatically.
• Critical Bug Fixes (B1-B6): Resolved duplicate install_forge, missing locks, undefined required_java, and other stability issues.
• Code Cleanup (C1-C4): Extracted _resolve_java_bin, moved toast.py to ui/, shared conftest.py, and removed sys.path.append from 7 test files.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Test Suite Status: 375 tests passing on Windows, 373 on Linux (2 skipped).
• New Tests: Added 70 new tests (45 for playit_manager, 9 for heartbeat, 16 for single_instance).
• Backup Coverage: Added 18 new tests for backup_manager and backup_scheduler.
• Automatic Cleanup: pytest_sessionfinish now removes .pytest_cache and .zbb_cache after execution.
• VersionManager Updates: Support for Mojang 26.x.x scheme, stale cache sync refresh (8s timeout), and expanded defaults.

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⚠️ Recommendation

For best results, use the Python version rather than the packaged .exe or Linux binary. Folder management is not fully reliable in PyInstaller builds, while the Python release ensures smoother directory handling and expected application functionality. See the README.md for usage instructions.

ZeroBlockBridge 1.2

Version 1.2.0 — Outdated Release

Highlights

• UI Enhancements: Refined layouts, spacing, and alignment for a smoother, more consistent experience.
• Documentation Upgrade: Clearer installation steps plus expanded privacy and licensing disclaimers for transparency.
• License Update: Adjusted terms to better reflect community values and usage boundaries.
• Bug Fixes: Stability improvements across Linux and Windows builds, resolving reported issues.
• New Feature: Added support to upload and modify a server image, automatically converted to meet Minecraft requirements.

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Notes

• Latest Stable: v1.2.0 is the current stable release and recommended for all new installations.
• Archived Versions: Previous releases remain available for compatibility, reproducibility, and historical reference.

⚠️ Recommendation: For best results, use the Python version rather than the packaged .exe or Linux binary. Folder management is not fully reliable in these builds created with PyInstaller and other small issues, while the Python release ensures smoother directory handling and proper expected application funtionality. See the README.md for usage instructions.

ZeroBlockBridge v1.0.0 (Archived Release)

This was the first stable release of Zero Block Bridge

Status

• Archived: This version is no longer actively maintained.
• Availability: Kept accessible for compatibility and reference purposes.
• Note: The latest stable release is v1.2, but given its recent publication, v1.0.0 remains available for users who need continuity.

Why Keep This Version?

• Provides a fallback for users not yet ready to migrate to v1.2.
• Ensures reproducibility for projects pinned to this earlier build.
• Serves as a historical reference for development and documentation.
• Supports community members who rely on stable, familiar workflows.

Important Notes

• Users are encouraged to upgrade to v1.2 for improved performance, security, and features.
• Licensing and privacy disclaimers remain consistent across all versions.

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Features

Server Management

• Create, start, stop, and edit Minecraft servers (one at a time)
• Integrated support for Fabric installation and EULA acceptance

Playit.gg Tunnel Integration

• Start/stop tunnels directly from the dashboard
• Claim and reset tunnel URLs with one click

Console & Logs

• Real-time server console with command input
• Separate tunnel log tab for monitoring connections

Scheduler

• Auto-restart servers on intervals or daily times
• Player warnings before scheduled restarts

Backups

• Quick backup button with timestamp tracking
• Backup manager for restoring worlds

UI/UX

• Modern CustomTkinter styling
• Responsive layout with sidebar navigation and dashboard cards
• Notification sound