Changelog

Release notes and breaking changes for Cntrl Bridge.

0.2.0

Features

• Redesigned bridge UI with improved navigation, layout, and overall UX.
• Granular auth system with 11 scoped permissions (admin, system:read, media:control, etc.).
• API keys stored in OS keyring with Argon2 hashing, expiration, and revocation.
• Automatic migration from legacy single API key to new scoped auth.
• IP allowlist and blocklist with CIDR and hostname support.
• Onboarding screen for first-time setup.
• Full settings UI: server control, API key management, allowed/blocked IPs, power controls, and connection timings.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed disabled WebSocket topic loops never restarting.
• Fixed server control commands not awaiting actual state transitions.
• Fixed CIDR validation logic.
• Fixed server binding issues.

Improvements

• Destroy webview on close to free ~237 MB when minimized to tray.

0.1.0

Initial release.

• REST and WebSocket API on port 9990.
• Real-time system stats streaming (CPU, memory, GPU, disks, network).
• Media playback detection and control.
• Process listing, kill, launch, and focus.
• Power control (shutdown, restart, sleep, hibernate).
• Topic-based WebSocket subscriptions with hierarchical expansion.
• Optional API key authentication.
• Configurable feature toggles.
• System tray with auto-start support.

FAQ

Common questions and use cases for Cntrl.