creamlinux-installer/CHANGELOG.md

[1.5.0] - 28-03-2026

Added

• Anonymous reporting system. Vote on whether CreamLinux or SmokeAPI works for a game
• Opt-in dialog on first launch explaining what is collected and why
• Rating button on game cards (only visible when opted in and an unlocker is installed)
• Community vote display in the unlocker selection dialog and before installing SmokeAPI on Proton games
• Votes track per-unlocker so CreamLinux and SmokeAPI ratings are independent
• Previously submitted votes are stored locally so already-cast buttons are disabled on re-open
• Config now automatically migrates missing fields on update without overwriting existing values
• API source available at https://github.com/Novattz/Lactose/

[1.4.2] - 13-03-2026

Added

• Added a dialog so users can manually add DLC's incase they are missing from the steam api

Fixed

• Fixed an issue where if the libsteam_api.so file is nested too deeply in a game causing the app to not find it.

[1.4.1] - 18-01-2026

Added

• Dramatically reduced the time that bitness detection takes to detect game bitness

[1.4.0] - 17-01-2026

Added

• Unlocker selection dialog for native games, allowing users to choose between CreamLinux and SmokeAPI
• Game bitness detection

Fixed

• Cache now validates if expected files are missing.

[1.3.5] - 09-01-2026

Changed

• Redesigned conflict detection dialog to show all conflicts at once
• Integrated Steam launch option reminder directly into the conflict dialog

Fixed

• Improved UX by allowing users to resolve conflicts in any order or defer to later

[1.3.4] - 03-01-2026

Added

• Disclaimer dialog explaining that CreamLinux Installer manages DLC IDs, not actual DLC files
• User config stored in ~/.config/creamlinux/config.json
• "Don't show again" option: Users can permanently dismiss the disclaimer via checkbox

[1.3.3] - 26-12-2025

Added

• Platform conflict detection
• Automatic removal of incompatible unlocker files when switching between Native/Proton
• Reminder dialog for steam launch options after creamlinux removal
• Conflict dialog to show which game had the conflict

[1.3.2] - 23-12-2025

Added

• New dropdown component
• Settings dialog for SmokeAPI configuration
• Update creamlinux config functionality

Changed

• Adjusted styling for CreamLinux settings dialog

[1.3.0] - 22-12-2025

Added

• New icons
• Unlockers are now cached in ~/.cache/creamlinux/ with automatic version management
• Check for new SmokeAPI/CreamLinux versions on every app startup
• Each game gets a creamlinux.json manifest tracking installed versions
• Outdated installations automatically sync with latest cached versions

Changed

• Polished toast notifications alot
• Complete modular rewrite with clear separation of concerns

Fixed

• Fixed toast message where uninstall actions incorrectly showed success notifications