# Changelog
All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
## [Unreleased]
### Added
- Initial release planning
### Changed
- Nothing yet
### Deprecated
- Nothing yet
### Removed
- Nothing yet
### Fixed
- Nothing yet
### Security
- Nothing yet
## [1.0.0] - 2024-12-07
### Added
- 🎉 **Initial Release**: Complete MCP server for IssueBadge API
- 🔐 **Dual Authentication**: Support for Laravel Sanctum and OAuth2
- 🛠️ **Core Tools**:
- `validate_key`: API key validation
- `get_all_badges`: Retrieve available badges
- `create_badge`: Create new badge templates
- `issue_badge`: Issue badges to recipients
- 🎨 **Custom Fields**: Support for dynamic badge metadata
- 🛡️ **Idempotency Protection**: Prevent duplicate operations
- 📧 **Email Notifications**: Automatic badge delivery
- 🔄 **Error Handling**: Comprehensive error management with user-friendly messages
- 📊 **Multi-tenant Support**: Secure tenant isolation
- 🐛 **Debug Mode**: Detailed logging for development
- ⚡ **Retry Logic**: Automatic retry for failed requests
- 📝 **TypeScript**: Full type safety and IntelliSense support
- 🧪 **Input Validation**: Zod schema validation for all inputs
- 📚 **Comprehensive Documentation**: README, examples, and API docs
### Features by Tool
#### `validate_key`
- Validates IssueBadge API keys
- Returns authentication status and user information
- Supports both Sanctum and OAuth2 tokens
#### `get_all_badges`
- Retrieves all available badges for organization
- Configurable result limit (max 100)
- Returns badge IDs and names for easy selection
#### `create_badge`
- Creates new badge templates
- Support for custom fields (text, email, number, date)
- File upload support for badge logos
- Configurable expiration dates
- Organization management
#### `issue_badge`
- Issues badges to recipients
- Email notification system
- Custom metadata support
- Public verification URLs
- Idempotency protection
### Developer Experience
- 🚀 **Easy Setup**: Simple npm install and configuration
- 📖 **Rich Documentation**: Comprehensive README with examples
- 🔧 **Development Tools**: ESLint, Prettier, TypeScript
- 🧪 **Testing Support**: Test scripts and examples
- 📦 **Multiple Integration Methods**: Claude Desktop, ChatGPT Actions
- 🛠️ **Debug Support**: Detailed logging and error messages
### Security Features
- 🔐 **Token Validation**: Secure API authentication
- 🛡️ **Input Sanitization**: Zod schema validation
- 🔒 **Multi-tenant Isolation**: Secure data separation
- ⏱️ **Request Timeouts**: Protection against hanging connections
- 🔄 **Retry Logic**: Graceful handling of temporary failures
### Integration Support
- 🤖 **Claude Desktop**: Full MCP integration
- 💬 **ChatGPT Actions**: OpenAPI specification support
- 🔌 **Custom Integrations**: Flexible API design
- 📱 **Cross-platform**: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux
### Performance Features
- ⚡ **Async Operations**: Non-blocking badge management
- 🚀 **Connection Pooling**: Efficient HTTP client
- 📊 **Rate Limiting**: Respectful API usage
- 🔄 **Error Recovery**: Automatic retry with exponential backoff
---
## Release Notes
### What's New in v1.0.0
This is the initial release of the IssueBadge MCP Server! 🎉
**AI-Powered Badge Management**: Transform how you manage digital badges and certificates. Instead of complex API calls, simply tell your AI assistant what you want:
- *"Create a badge for Python certification with custom fields for completion date and score"*
- *"Issue the web development badge to John Doe with his completion details"*
- *"Show me all available badges in our system"*
**Key Highlights**:
1. **Natural Language Interface**: Manage badges through conversation with AI assistants
2. **Complete Badge Lifecycle**: Create templates, issue to recipients, verify authenticity
3. **Enterprise Ready**: Multi-tenant support with secure data isolation
4. **Developer Friendly**: TypeScript, comprehensive docs, easy setup
5. **Flexible Integration**: Works with Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, and custom implementations
**Getting Started**:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/issuebadge/mcp-server.git
cd mcp-server
npm install
cp .env.example .env
# Configure your API credentials
npm run build
```
**Claude Desktop Setup**:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"issuebadge": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"ISSUEBADGE_API_KEY": "your_api_key"
}
}
}
}
```
### Migration Guide
This is the initial release, so no migration is needed.
### Breaking Changes
None - this is the initial release.
### Deprecations
None - this is the initial release.
### Known Issues
- File upload for badge logos requires absolute file paths
- Large badge lists (>100) require pagination
- Debug logging goes to stderr (not configurable yet)
### Contributors
- IssueBadge Team - Initial development and architecture
- Community feedback and testing
---
## Future Releases
### Planned for v1.1.0
- [ ] Batch badge operations
- [ ] Advanced filtering and search
- [ ] Webhook integration for real-time updates
- [ ] Badge template management tools
- [ ] Enhanced error recovery
### Planned for v1.2.0
- [ ] Analytics and reporting integration
- [ ] Custom badge validation rules
- [ ] Learning Management System integrations
- [ ] Advanced workflow automation
### Planned for v2.0.0
- [ ] Blockchain verification support
- [ ] Multi-language badge content
- [ ] Advanced branding customization
- [ ] Enterprise SSO integration
---
## Support
If you encounter any issues or have questions:
- 📖 **Documentation**: Check the README and this changelog
- 🐛 **Bug Reports**: [Open an issue](https://github.com/issuebadge/mcp-server/issues)
- 💬 **Discussions**: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/issuebadge/mcp-server/discussions)
- 📧 **Email**: support@issuebadge.com
---
*Thank you for using IssueBadge MCP Server! 🚀*
