2026-02-22 Release Notes: Documentation Website
π Documentation Website Release Notes
We're excited to announce the release of the new Documentation Website for Playnite Web! This update brings a host of improvements focused on transparency, user empowerment, and a smoother development process. From a brand new documentation hub to enhanced feedback mechanisms and automation guides, this release is all about making Playnite Web more accessible and easier to contribute to.
π Major Highlights
π New Documentation Website
A consolidated documentation site is now live at https://playniteweb.com, making it easier than ever to find guides, documentation, and resources for Playnite Web. Only the latest version is supported, and site updates no longer trigger a Playnite Web release bump.
πΊοΈ Public Roadmap & Backlog
The Playnite Web backlog and roadmap are now publicly accessible, allowing anyone to view, comment, and even claim items to contribute. This opens up the project for broader community involvement.
π Improved Release Notes & Versioning
Release notes are now automatically generated and published with each GitHub release, including summaries, new features, bug fixes, and clear callouts for breaking changes. Versioning is managed directly in Jira, streamlining the release process.
π‘οΈ Security & Transparency
Users can now report security vulnerabilities directly, with reported items visible only to PWP users and the reporter, ensuring privacy and responsible disclosure.
π¬ User Feedback & About Page
A new About page provides quick links to documentation and bug reporting. Users can now easily provide feedback, with defect reports and suggestions flowing directly into the backlog for review.
π€ Home Automation Guide
A comprehensive article now guides users on integrating Playnite Web with Home Assistant for remote control of gaming setups, including webhook and MQTT automation details.
π οΈ Quality & Infrastructure Improvements
π Disclaimer & Affiliation Clarity
Documentation and README files have been updated to clarify that Playnite Web is not officially affiliated with Playnite, reducing confusion for new users.
π§ͺ CI Stability & Coverage
Flaky tests in CI have been removed to improve reliability, and broken code coverage tools have been fixed or removed to ensure accurate reporting.
π οΈ Release Pipeline Reliability
Addressed issues blocking the release pipeline, ensuring smoother and more predictable releases.
β οΈ Breaking Changes
No breaking changes were identified in this release.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release! We hope these updates make Playnite Web even more useful and welcoming for the community. For more details on any item, check out the linked issues above.