# 🎯 Task Viewer v2.0.0 Release Notes
*Released: July 27, 2025*
## 🚀 Initial Standalone Release
### 🌟 Core Features
#### Web-Based Task Viewer
**A beautiful, responsive interface for Shrimp Task Manager**
- **Modern React Architecture**: Built with React 18 and Vite for blazing-fast performance
- **TanStack Table Integration**: Advanced data grid with sorting, filtering, and pagination
- **Dark Theme Design**: Easy on the eyes with a professional dark color scheme
- **Responsive Layout**: Works seamlessly on desktop and tablet devices
#### Profile Management System
**Organize tasks across multiple projects**
- **Multi-Profile Support**: Manage tasks from different projects in one interface
- **Drag-and-Drop Tabs**: Reorder profile tabs to match your workflow
- **Profile Persistence**: Settings saved locally for quick access
- **Easy Profile Addition**: Simple interface to add new task files
#### Real-Time Features
**Stay up-to-date with live data**
- **Auto-Refresh Capability**: Configurable automatic refresh intervals (5s to 5m)
- **Manual Refresh**: Instant refresh button for on-demand updates
- **Live Task Counts**: Real-time statistics for pending, in-progress, and completed tasks
- **No Page Reloads**: Seamless data updates without disrupting your workflow
#### Task Management Interface
**Comprehensive task visualization**
- **Detailed Task View**: Click any task to see full details including:
- Complete description and implementation guide
- Verification criteria and analysis results
- Related files with type indicators
- Task dependencies and relationships
- Creation, update, and completion timestamps
- **Smart Search**: Global search across all task fields
- **Column Sorting**: Sort by any column with visual indicators
- **Status Badges**: Color-coded status indicators for quick scanning
## 🛠️ Technical Foundation
### Backend Server
- **Express.js Server**: Lightweight Node.js server on port 9998
- **File-Based Storage**: Direct file system access for task data
- **CORS Enabled**: Allows integration with other tools
- **Static File Serving**: Efficient delivery of React application
### Frontend Stack
- **React 18**: Latest React features for optimal performance
- **Vite Build System**: Lightning-fast HMR and optimized builds
- **TanStack Table v8**: Powerful data grid functionality
- **Custom CSS**: Carefully crafted styles for great UX
### Testing Infrastructure
- **Vitest Test Runner**: Modern, fast testing framework
- **React Testing Library**: Component testing best practices
- **Comprehensive Test Suite**: Unit and integration tests included
## 📦 Installation & Usage
### Quick Start
```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start the server
npm start
# Or use the CLI
shrimp-viewer start
```
### CLI Commands
- `shrimp-viewer start` - Start the server
- `shrimp-viewer stop` - Stop the server
- `shrimp-viewer restart` - Restart the server
- `shrimp-viewer status` - Check server status
## 🎨 Design Philosophy
### User-Centric Approach
- **Minimal Configuration**: Works out of the box
- **Intuitive Navigation**: Clear visual hierarchy
- **Performance First**: Optimized for large task lists
- **Accessibility**: Keyboard navigation support
### Developer Experience
- **Clean Codebase**: Well-organized component structure
- **TypeScript Ready**: Type definitions included
- **Extensible Design**: Easy to add new features
- **Comprehensive Documentation**: Clear code comments
## 🎯 Summary
Task Viewer v2.0.0 establishes a solid foundation for visualizing and managing Shrimp tasks. With its modern tech stack, intuitive interface, and real-time capabilities, it provides an essential tool for developers using the Shrimp Task Manager ecosystem.