mkcertWeb/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[1.2.0] - 2025-07-29

Added

• Complete Docker containerization support
• Multi-stage Dockerfile with Node.js 18 Alpine base image
• Pre-installed mkcert CLI in Docker container
• Docker Compose configuration for easy deployment
• Volume persistence for certificates and application data
• Comprehensive Docker documentation (DOCKER.md)
• Docker-specific npm scripts for container management
• Health check configuration for container monitoring
• Non-root user security implementation in containers
• Environment variable support for all configuration options

Changed

• Updated .gitignore to exclude Docker-related build files
• Enhanced package.json with Docker-related scripts
• Optimized .dockerignore for efficient Docker builds
• Cleaned up unused backup and development files

Removed

• Unused backup files
• Development test utility

Security

• Docker container runs as non-root user (nodejs:1001)
• Secure volume mounting for certificate persistence
• Production-ready security configurations

[1.1.1]

Added

• Dark/Light mode toggle with persistent user preference storage
• CSS custom properties (variables) for better theme management
• Theme toggle available on both main interface and login page
• Smooth transitions between theme modes
• Light mode with professional green/red color scheme

Changed

• Refactored CSS to use CSS custom properties for all colors
• Updated login page to support theme switching
• Improved color consistency across all UI elements

[1.1.0 Unreleased]

Added

• New red/green color scheme with terminal/matrix aesthetics
• Monospace font throughout the interface for better code readability
• Glowing text effects and subtle animations
• Terminal-style prompts (>, $) in headers and sections
• Enhanced visual feedback with neon-style borders and shadows

Changed

• Complete UI redesign with dark theme using red and green accents
• Background gradient changed to dark terminal colors
• Button styles updated with gradient effects and glow
• Form inputs now have dark backgrounds with bright text
• Certificate cards redesigned with translucent dark backgrounds
• Status indicators now use glowing colors for better visibility

Fixed

• Session cookie security configuration for development environments
• Login functionality now works properly over both HTTP and HTTPS
• Authentication middleware properly handles session persistence

[1.0.0] - 2025-07-29

Added

• Initial release of mkcert Web UI
• Web-based interface for managing mkcert CLI operations
• Certificate generation with custom domains
• Root CA management and installation
• Certificate listing and management
• Archive/restore functionality for certificates
• Download certificates in multiple formats (PEM, CRT, P12, etc.)
• HTTPS support with automatic certificate generation
• Optional authentication system with session management
• RESTful API for all certificate operations
• Responsive design for mobile and desktop

Security

• Session-based authentication with configurable credentials
• Secure cookie handling for HTTPS environments
• Input validation and sanitization
• Safe file operations with proper path validation

Technical

• Express.js backend server
• Vanilla JavaScript frontend
• File-based certificate storage
• Support for both HTTP and HTTPS modes
• Environment-based configuration
• Comprehensive error handling and logging

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Version History Summary

• v1.0.0: Initial release with core functionality
• v1.1.0: Enhanced UI with red/green theme and improved authentication
• v1.1.1: Dark/Light mode toggle with theme persistence
• v1.2.0: Complete Docker containerization support
• Current: Full-featured mkcert Web UI with Docker deployment options

Contributing

When adding entries to this changelog:

1. Add new entries under the [Unreleased] section

2. Use the following categories:

   • Added for new features
   • Changed for changes in existing functionality
   • Deprecated for soon-to-be removed features
   • Removed for now removed features
   • Fixed for any bug fixes
   • Security for vulnerability fixes

3. Move entries from [Unreleased] to a new version section when releasing

4. Follow the format: - Description of change

5. Include issue/PR references when applicable: - Fix login bug (#123)

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