Changelog

All notable changes to Prism Context Engine across all applications.

This changelog follows Keep a Changelog  and Semantic Versioning .

📦 Version 1.0.3 - January 3, 2026

A comprehensive update bringing production-ready features, unified branding, and enhanced user experience across the entire platform.

🌐 Dashboard

✨ Added

• Animated Landing Page: GSAP ScrollTrigger-powered hero section with smooth parallax effects and scroll-based pinning
• Authentication System: Complete Clerk integration with session management and protected routes
• Subscription Management: PayPal integration supporting Free and Pro tier subscriptions
  • Success/cancelled flow pages for seamless user experience
  • Webhook handling for subscription events
  • Real-time subscription status tracking
• Pricing Page: Feature comparison table with tiered pricing (Free/Pro)
• API Endpoints:
  • /api/subscriptions - PayPal subscription creation and verification
  • Authentication verification endpoints
• Version Badge: Live version display (v1.0.3) in hero section with pulse animation
• Global Navigation: Seamless links to docs.jeffdev.studio and jeffdev.studio

🎨 Design & Branding

• Unified Branding: Complete rebrand to “Prism Context Engine” across all UI components
• JD Studio Endgame Theme:
  • Void black (#050505) background for reduced eye strain
  • Cyan (#06b6d4) primary with purple (#8b5cf6) accents
  • Advanced glass morphism with backdrop-blur effects
  • Inter font family for UI, JetBrains Mono for code/technical content
• Responsive Footer: 4-column layout with Product, Company, and CTA sections
• CSS Refinements: Webkit vendor prefix fixes ensuring cross-browser compatibility

🔧 Technical Improvements

• SEO Optimization: Comprehensive OpenGraph and Twitter card meta tags
• Version Management: Package version synchronized across monorepo
• TypeScript Strict Mode: Enhanced type safety and developer experience
• Accessibility: Improved semantic HTML structure and ARIA labels
• Performance: Optimized bundle size and lazy loading for hero animations

📚 Documentation Site

✨ Added

• Search Integration: Client-side search with instant results and codeblock indexing
• JD Studio Endgame Design: 400+ lines of custom CSS matching agency branding
• Enhanced Footer: 4-column footer structure with Dashboard, Company, and CTA links
• Meta Tags: Comprehensive OpenGraph and Twitter card metadata for social sharing
• PWA Support:
  • Multiple favicon sizes (16x16, 32x32, 180x180, 192x192, 512x512)
  • Web app manifest with shortcuts and theme colors
• Kitchen/Recipe/Waiter Metaphor: Clear explanation table for product concepts
• Changelog Navigation: Dedicated changelog page in sidebar

🎨 Design System

• Dark Theme: Forced dark mode with cyan (#06b6d4) primary hue (189deg)
• Custom CSS: Extensive Nextra theme overrides for brand consistency
• Typography: Inter (UI) + JetBrains Mono (code) matching dashboard
• Glass Effects: Sophisticated glass morphism components with backdrop-blur
• Gradient Text: Cyan-to-purple gradient utilities for headlines
• Grid Background: Dark grid pattern with subtle noise texture overlay

🔍 Search Enhancements

• Provider: Built-in Nextra search with codeblocks indexing enabled
• Configuration: Optimized for instant client-side search
• Performance: Search index generated at build time for zero runtime overhead

📝 Content Improvements

• Landing Page: Updated tagline “Context Operating System for Vibecoders”
• Branding: All references standardized to “Prism Context Engine”
• Version Display: v1.0.3 prominently shown in footer
• Architecture Diagrams: ASCII diagrams showing data flow and MCP integration

🔧 Technical Updates

• Nextra 4.x: Latest documentation framework with enhanced features
• Next.js 16: App Router with improved performance and caching
• Theme Config: Custom configuration with logo, project links, and footer
• Viewport Meta: Proper theme-color configuration for mobile browsers

🔌 MCP Server

✨ Added

• Video Transcript Schema: Comprehensive Zod schema for storing video-to-context transcripts
• Semantic Search Tool: MCP tool enabling vector-based search across context rules and transcripts
• Branding Update: All server descriptions updated to “Prism Context Engine”
• Connection Stability: Improved error handling and reconnection logic

🔧 Technical Improvements

• MCP Protocol: Fully compliant Model Context Protocol v1.0 implementation
• Stdio Transport: Reliable communication via stdin/stdout for editor integration
• TypeScript: Strict type checking with comprehensive type definitions
• Version: Package version updated to 1.0.3 with semver compliance

📦 Integration

• IDE Support: Compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and Claude Desktop
• Context Delivery: Real-time context rule serving directly to AI coding assistants
• Dashboard Sync: Automatic synchronization with dashboard rule changes
• Error Handling: Graceful fallbacks and detailed error messages for debugging

🛠️ CLI Tool

✨ Features

• Context Rule Templates: Pre-built, production-ready templates:
  • Next.js with App Router
  • React with Vite
  • React Native with Expo
• Design System Rules: Four distinct aesthetic approaches:
  • 8-bit Nostalgia: Retro pixel-perfect design
  • Glassmorphic: Modern frosted glass effects
  • Bare Minimum: Minimalist brutalism
  • JD Studio: Official Endgame theme
• Interactive CLI: User-friendly prompts for template selection and customization
• File Generation: Automatic creation of .cursorrules and .windsurfrules files
• Branding: Updated to “Prism Context Engine - Context Governance for LLMs”

🎨 Design System Templates

• JD Studio Theme:
  • Void black (#050505) backgrounds
  • Cyan (#06b6d4) and purple (#8b5cf6) accents
  • Glass morphism patterns
  • Typography hierarchy (Inter/JetBrains Mono)
• Glassmorphic: Modern backdrop-blur with transparency layers
• 8-bit Nostalgia: Pixel fonts, primary color palettes, grid layouts
• Bare Minimum: Brutalist approach with system fonts and high contrast

🔧 Technical

• TypeScript: Full type safety with strict mode enabled
• Commander.js: Robust CLI argument parsing and help documentation
• Template Engine: Markdown-based rule templates with variable interpolation
• Version: Updated to 1.0.3 for consistency across ecosystem

📦 Usage Examples

# Generate Next.js rules with JD Studio theme
npx @prism/cli generate --template nextjs --style jdstudio
 
# List all available templates
npx @prism/cli list-templates
 
# Interactive mode
npx @prism/cli

🔄 Cross-Platform Changes

Architecture Clarifications

• Dashboard: Web-based SaaS at https://prism.jeffdev.studio  (no local installation required)
• MCP Server: Optional local installation for real-time IDE sync (npm install -g @prism/mcp-server)
• Manual Option: Users can generate .cursorrules files from dashboard and paste them directly
• No Repo Cloning: Users interact with the platform entirely through the web dashboard - no monorepo access needed

Workflow Options

Option A: Web Dashboard (Recommended)

1. Sign up at https://prism.jeffdev.studio 
2. Create project and upload videos or write rules manually
3. Export .cursorrules file
4. Paste into your project root

Option B: MCP Server (Advanced)

1. Install MCP server globally: npm install -g @prism/mcp-server
2. Configure IDE with API key
3. Real-time sync with dashboard changes
4. AI assistant has live access to your evolving rules

Deployment Infrastructure

• Dashboard: Deployed on Vercel with Doppler secrets management
• Docs: Deployed on Vercel at docs.jeffdev.studio
• MCP Server: Distributed via npm registry
• CLI: Available via npx for zero-install experience

📊 Technical Stack

Dashboard & Docs

• Framework: Next.js 16 (App Router)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom design tokens
• Authentication: Clerk (Dashboard only)
• Database: Azure Cosmos DB (MongoDB API)
• Payments: PayPal SDK
• Animations: GSAP with ScrollTrigger
• Documentation: Nextra 4.x

MCP Server

• Runtime: Node.js (ESM)
• Protocol: Model Context Protocol v1.0
• Transport: stdio (stdin/stdout)
• Language: TypeScript (strict mode)

AI Processing

• Provider: Azure OpenAI
• Models: GPT-4o-mini for rule extraction
• Embeddings: text-embedding-ada-002 for semantic search
• Video: Mux for transcription and hosting

🐛 Bug Fixes (All Apps)

• Fixed CSS vendor prefix ordering for webkit compatibility
• Corrected Twitter card description syntax error
• Resolved TypeScript import issues in theme config
• Fixed footer layout alignment and spacing
• Corrected viewport meta tag configuration for Next.js 14+
• Fixed search index generation in production builds

📝 Documentation

• Created comprehensive CHANGELOG.md files for all apps
• Added inline code comments for complex animations
• Updated README files with accurate architecture diagrams
• Added troubleshooting guides for common MCP setup issues

🔮 Coming Soon

• GitHub Copilot integration (Q1 2026)
• Team collaboration features (Q1 2026)
• Custom rule templates (Q2 2026)
• VS Code extension for direct dashboard access (Q2 2026)
• Slack integration for team notifications (Q2 2026)

For detailed per-app changelogs, see:

• Dashboard CHANGELOG 
• MCP Server CHANGELOG 
• CLI CHANGELOG 

[1.0.3] - January 3, 2026

🎉 Production Release - Design System Unification

Milestone: Complete branding overhaul, enhanced search, and production-ready documentation.

✨ Dashboard (Web App)

Added

• Animated Landing Page: GSAP ScrollTrigger-powered hero section with parallax effects and version badge
• Authentication System: Complete Clerk integration with session management and protected routes
• Subscription Management: PayPal integration for Pro tier subscriptions with success/cancelled flows
• Pricing Page: Tiered pricing (Free/Pro) with feature comparison and CTAs
• API Endpoints: Subscription verification and PayPal webhook handling for automated billing
• Global Navigation: Seamless links to docs and agency site with glass morphism effects

Design & Branding

• Unified Branding: Complete rebrand to “Prism Context Engine” across all UI elements
• JD Studio Endgame Theme:
  • Void black (#050505) background with subtle grid pattern
  • Cyan (#06b6d4) primary, purple (#8b5cf6) accent colors
  • Glass morphism with advanced backdrop-blur effects
  • Inter font for UI, JetBrains Mono for code blocks
• Responsive Footer: 4-column layout with Products, Company, and CTA sections
• CSS Refinements: Webkit vendor prefix fixes for cross-browser compatibility

Technical Improvements

• SEO Optimization: Comprehensive OpenGraph and Twitter card meta tags
• Version Management: Package version updated to 1.0.3 with live badge display
• TypeScript Strict Mode: Enhanced type safety across all components
• Accessibility: Improved semantic HTML and ARIA labels for screen readers

📚 Documentation Site

Added

• FlexSearch Integration: Nextra built-in search with codeblocks indexing for instant results
• JD Studio Endgame Design: Complete design system overhaul matching agency branding
• Enhanced Footer: 4-column footer with links to dashboard, company info, and CTAs
• Meta Tags: Comprehensive OpenGraph, Twitter cards, and theme-color for social sharing
• PWA Support: Multiple favicon sizes (16px, 32px, 180px, 192px, 512px) and web manifest
• Kitchen Metaphor: Visual explanation of SaaS/Rules/MCP architecture

Design System

• Dark Theme: Forced dark mode with cyan (#06b6d4) primary hue
• Custom CSS: 400+ lines of Nextra theme overrides for consistent branding
• Typography: Inter (UI) + JetBrains Mono (code) matching dashboard
• Glass Effects: Glass morphism components with backdrop-blur utilities
• Gradient Text: Cyan-to-purple gradient utilities for headings
• Grid Background: Dark grid with noise texture overlay for depth

Search Enhancements

• Built-in Search: Nextra FlexSearch with codeblocks indexing enabled
• Configuration: Search placeholder customization and instant client-side results
• Performance: Pre-built search index for zero-latency queries

Content Improvements

• Landing Page: Updated with “Context Operating System for Vibecoders” tagline
• Branding: All references updated to “Prism Context Engine” for consistency
• Version Display: v1.0.3 prominently shown in banner and footer

Technical Updates

• Nextra 4.x: Latest docs framework with enhanced MDX support
• Next.js 16: App Router with improved performance and caching
• Theme Config: Custom configuration with logo, links, and footer customization
• Viewport Meta: Proper theme-color handling for mobile browsers

🔌 MCP Server

Added

• Video Transcript Schema: Comprehensive schema for storing video-to-context transcripts
• Semantic Search Tool: MCP tool for searching context rules and transcripts with vector embeddings
• Branding Update: All descriptions updated to “Prism Context Engine”

Technical Improvements

• MCP Protocol: Fully compliant Model Context Protocol implementation
• Stdio Transport: Communication via stdin/stdout for seamless IDE integration
• TypeScript: Strict type checking and improved developer experience
• Version: Updated to 1.0.3 with changelog tracking

Integration

• Compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and Claude Desktop
• Provides context rules directly to AI coding assistants
• Real-time sync with dashboard changes via API polling

🛠️ CLI Tool

Features

• Context Rule Templates: Pre-built templates for Next.js, React, and React Native projects
• Design System Rules: 8-bit nostalgia, glassmorphic, bare minimum, and JD Studio themes
• Interactive CLI: Generate .cursorrules and .windsurfrules files from templates
• Branding: Updated to “Prism Context Engine - Context Governance for LLMs”

Design System Templates

• JD Studio: Endgame theme with void black, cyan, and purple accents
• Glassmorphic: Modern glass effects with backdrop-blur and translucency
• 8-bit Nostalgia: Retro pixel-perfect aesthetic with vibrant colors
• Bare Minimum: Minimalist brutalism approach for clean interfaces

Technical

• TypeScript: Full type safety with strict mode enabled
• Commander.js: Robust CLI argument parsing and validation
• Template Engine: Markdown-based rule templates for easy customization
• Version: Updated to 1.0.3

Usage Examples

# Generate rules with specific template and style
npx @prism/cli generate --template nextjs --style jdstudio
 
# List all available templates
npx @prism/cli list-templates
 
# Show version
npx @prism/cli --version

[0.1.3] - January 3, 2026

• Brand profile creation with colors, typography, voice, and imagery
• Multi-IDE export (Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude, CSS, Tailwind)
• Brand list and detail pages

Video Context Pipeline

• Mux video upload integration
• Azure OpenAI transcript processing
• Automated rule generation from video content

AI Component Generator

• AI Kitchen interface powered by Gemini
• Design system-aware component creation

[0.1.0] - January 1, 2026

🎉 The Genesis Release

Milestone: Prism MCP Server successfully connected to Azure Cosmos DB.

What’s New

MCP Server

• get_architectural_rules tool
• validate_code_pattern tool
• StdioServerTransport for Cursor/Windsurf

Database

• Firebase + MongoDB clients in packages/db
• 6 core rules seeded to Cosmos DB

Documentation

• 11 pages with Nextra 4
• Editor setup guides (Cursor, VS Code, CLI)

UI Library (@jdstudio/ui)

• Button (Ghost Glow, 5 variants)
• Card (Glass Panel)
• Input, Badge, ProgressBar
• DataTable

Core Rules

Planned

• Team Sync for shared rules
• VS Code native MCP
• Rule import from .cursorrules

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