Last updated: Aug 12, 2025, 01:09 PM UTC

Sasha Studio - Development Changelog

Overview

This document tracks all changes made during the transformation of Claude Code UI into Sasha Studio, a business-friendly AI knowledge management platform.

2025-08-07 - Phase 1: Cosmetic Changes & Rebranding

Session 1: Initial Rebranding

Time: Morning
Status: Completed

Changes Made:

1. Core Branding Updates
  • package.json:
    • Name: claude-code-ui → sasha-studio
    • Version: 1.5.0 → 1.0.0
    • Description: "A web-based UI for Claude Code CLI" → "AI-powered knowledge management platform for business teams"
    • Author: "Claude Code UI Contributors" → "Knowcode"
    • Keywords: Updated to business-focused terms
2. HTML & PWA Configuration
  • index.html:
    • Title: Claude Code UI → Sasha Studio
    • Apple app title: Claude UI → Sasha
  • manifest.json:
    • Name and short name updated to Sasha Studio
    • Description updated to business-friendly text
3. Visual Identity Changes
  • Color Scheme:
    • Primary: Blue (#3B82F6) → Teal (#0891B2)
    • Secondary: Light blue → Purple (#7C3AED)
    • Accent: Updated to light teal
    • Applied to both light and dark modes in src/index.css
  • Logo Design:
    • Created new "S" lettermark with teal-purple gradient
    • Updated public/logo.svg and public/favicon.svg
    • Professional, modern design with accent dots
4. UI Text Updates
  • Navigation Labels:
    • "Projects" → "Workspaces"
    • "Sessions" → "Conversations"
    • "Create New Project" → "Create New Workspace"
  • Welcome Messages:
    • Login: "Welcome to Sasha Studio" / "Sign in to access your knowledge workspace"
    • Empty states updated to business-friendly language
5. Configuration Updates
  • Port configuration updated to avoid conflicts:
    • Backend: PORT=3005
    • Frontend: VITE_PORT=5175

Session 2: Theme & Configuration System

Time: Afternoon
Status: Completed

Changes Made:

1. Theme System Update
  • Light Theme as Default:
    • Modified src/contexts/ThemeContext.jsx
    • Removed system preference check for initial load
    • Light theme now default for new users
    • Returning users keep their saved preference
2. Configurable Labels System
  • Created src/config/appConfig.js:
    • Centralized configuration for all app labels
    • Support for environment variable overrides
    • White-label ready architecture
    • Includes:
      • App branding (name, short name, description)
      • AI assistant branding
      • Company name
      • All UI messages
      • Feature flags for future use
      • Theme configuration
3. Component Updates for Config System

Updated 9 components to use centralized configuration:

  • MainContent.jsx - Loading messages
  • SetupForm.jsx - Welcome messages
  • LoginForm.jsx - Sign in messages
  • ProtectedRoute.jsx - App name
  • Sidebar.jsx - App name in header
  • ChatInterface.jsx - AI name references
  • App.jsx - Update notifications
  • server/index.js - Console output

All hardcoded "Claude Code UI" and "Claude" references now use configurable values.

Session 3: Business-Friendly Welcome Message

Time: Afternoon (continued)
Status: Completed

Changes Made:

New Session Welcome Message

  • Previous text:

    • "Start a conversation with Claude"
    • "Ask questions about your code, request changes, or get help with development tasks"

  • New business-friendly text:

    • "Hi, I'm Sasha - your AI assistant"
    • Comprehensive description of capabilities:
      • Knowledge of organization's history, projects, and expertise
      • Document search capabilities
      • Specific use cases (case studies, best practices, lessons learned, pricing)
      • Example queries to guide users
      • Friendly closing "Ready to help - just type below!"

  • Implementation:

    • Added newSessionTitle and newSessionDescription to appConfig.js
    • Updated ChatInterface.jsx to use configurable messages
    • Added formatting support for bullet points and line breaks

Configuration Reference

Environment Variables

# Optional overrides in .env
VITE_APP_NAME=Sasha Studio
VITE_AI_NAME=Sasha
VITE_COMPANY_NAME=Knowcode

Key Files Modified

  • /src/config/appConfig.js - Central configuration
  • /src/index.css - Color scheme
  • /public/logo.svg - New logo
  • /public/favicon.svg - New favicon
  • /public/manifest.json - PWA configuration

Session 4: UI Simplification - Remove Developer Features

Time: Late Afternoon
Status: Completed

Changes Made:

Removed UI Elements (per screenshot request):
  1. "AI coding assistant interface" label - Removed from sidebar
  2. Search projects input - Removed for simpler navigation
  3. Shell tab - Hidden terminal access
  4. Source Control (Git) tab - Hidden version control UI
  5. Files tab - KEPT but renamed to "Documents"
Implementation Details:

  • Sidebar.jsx:

    • Removed subtitle label (line 429)
    • Removed search input section (lines 600-622)
    • Simplified to direct project list

  • MainContent.jsx:

    • Removed Shell and Git tab buttons
    • Removed Shell and Git content panels
    • Kept Chat and Files (Documents) tabs only

  • MobileNav.jsx:

    • Removed Shell and Git navigation items
    • Simplified to Chat and Files only
Documentation:
  • Created docs/sasha/removed-features.md to document:
    • All removed functionality
    • Restoration guide if needed
    • Code preservation notes
    • User migration path

Session 5: Enhanced Welcome Screen Design

Time: Evening
Status: Completed

Changes Made:

New Welcome Screen Component
  • Created WelcomeScreen.jsx: Professional, visually appealing welcome interface
  • Design Features:
    • Avatar with gradient background (teal to purple)
    • 4 capability cards with icons and descriptions
    • Sample queries section with clickable examples
    • Animated call-to-action button
    • Professional grid layout
Visual Improvements:

  1. Capability Cards:

    • Similar Projects (Search icon)
    • Best Practices (Book icon)
    • Lessons Learned (Lightbulb icon)
    • Pricing Analysis (Dollar icon)

  2. Interactive Elements:

    • Clickable sample queries that populate input field
    • Hover effects on cards and queries
    • Smooth transitions and animations
    • Gradient effects matching brand colors

  3. Responsive Design:

    • Grid adapts from 4 columns (desktop) to 2 columns (mobile)
    • Proper spacing and padding for all screen sizes
    • Touch-friendly interaction areas
Implementation:
  • Replaced plain text welcome message with rich component
  • Added onQueryClick handler for sample query interaction
  • Integrated with existing ChatInterface.jsx
  • Maintained configuration through appConfig

Session 6: Move Version Update to Settings

Time: Evening (continued)
Status: Completed

Changes Made:

Version Update UI Relocation:

  1. Removed from Sidebar:

    • Removed "Update available" button from sidebar (both desktop and mobile views)
    • Removed version-related props from Sidebar component
    • Cleaner sidebar without distracting update notifications

  2. Added to Settings Modal:

    • Created new "Version" tab in ToolsSettings component
    • Displays current version and latest version
    • Shows "Update Available" badge when updates are detected
    • Includes update instructions with copy-to-clipboard functionality
    • Professional layout with informative descriptions

  3. App.jsx Cleanup:

    • Removed VersionUpgradeModal component entirely
    • Removed showVersionModal state management
    • Passed version information to ToolsSettings instead of Sidebar
    • Simplified component structure
Benefits:
  • Less intrusive update notifications
  • Centralized settings management
  • Cleaner, more professional sidebar
  • Better suited for business users who prefer stable environments

Session 7: GitHub Repository Setup & Bug Fixes

Time: Morning
Status: Completed

Changes Made:

1. GitHub Repository Setup:
  • Created new repository at https://github.com/wapdat/sasha-studio
  • Updated git remote from original claudecodeui to new repo
  • Fixed version checking to use correct repository (wapdat/sasha-studio)
  • Created beautiful README.md with business focus
  • Successfully pushed initial version to GitHub
2. Fixed MCP API Errors:
  • Issue: MCP endpoints returning 500 errors
  • Cause: Incorrect Claude CLI command syntax (-s user flag not recognized)
  • Fix: Removed invalid flags from all MCP commands in server/routes/mcp.js
  • Commands changed from claude mcp list -s user to claude mcp list
  • Applied fix to list, add, remove, and get commands
3. Resolved Service Worker Caching Issues:
  • Issue: App not loading due to Service Worker fetch failures
  • Cause: Service Worker caching stale resources while Vite dev server wasn't running
  • Solution:
    • Started Vite dev server (npm run client)
    • Documented cache clearing process for development
    • Identified need to disable Service Worker in development mode
4. Version System Integration:
  • Connected version checking to new GitHub repository
  • Version tab in Settings now functional
  • Ready for future release management
Issues Resolved:
  • MCP API 500 errors fixed
  • Service Worker cache conflicts resolved
  • Version checking connected to correct repository
  • GitHub repository successfully configured
Removed UI Elements (per screenshot request):
  1. "AI coding assistant interface" label - Removed from sidebar
  2. Search projects input - Removed for simpler navigation
  3. Shell tab - Hidden terminal access
  4. Source Control (Git) tab - Hidden version control UI
  5. Files tab - KEPT but renamed to "Documents"
Implementation Details:

  • Sidebar.jsx:

    • Removed subtitle label (line 429)
    • Removed search input section (lines 600-622)
    • Simplified to direct project list

  • MainContent.jsx:

    • Removed Shell and Git tab buttons
    • Removed Shell and Git content panels
    • Kept Chat and Files (Documents) tabs only

  • MobileNav.jsx:

    • Removed Shell and Git navigation items
    • Simplified to Chat and Files only
Documentation:
  • Created docs/sasha/removed-features.md to document:
    • All removed functionality
    • Restoration guide if needed
    • Code preservation notes
    • User migration path

Next Steps (Phase 2 Preview)

Planned Changes:

  1. Remove Developer Features:

    • Git panel
    • Terminal/Shell
    • Code editor
    • Technical tool configurations

  2. Simplify Interface:

    • Hide complex settings
    • Simplify error messages
    • Add business-friendly tooltips

  3. Add Business Features:

    • Document browser for /html files
    • Business prompt templates
    • Report generation
    • Export functions (PDF/DOCX)
    • Onboarding wizard

  4. Docker Containerization:

    • Multi-container setup
    • Nginx reverse proxy
    • Security hardening
    • Volume management

Testing & Validation

Functionality Tests Passed:

  • All features working post-rebrand
  • Authentication functional
  • WebSocket connections stable
  • File operations working
  • Session management intact

Visual Tests Passed:

  • Logo displays correctly
  • Colors consistent throughout
  • Icons load properly
  • Responsive on all devices
  • Light theme as default

Brand Tests Passed:

  • No visible "Claude" references (except internal code)
  • Sasha branding consistent
  • Professional appearance
  • Business-friendly language

Version History

Version Date Description
1.0.0 2025-08-07 Initial Sasha Studio release with rebranding
Previous - Claude Code UI v1.5.0 (base)

Notes

  • All changes maintain backward compatibility
  • Original functionality preserved
  • Configuration system allows easy rebranding
  • Ready for Phase 2 feature modifications

Documentation

Created Documents:

  1. docs/sasha/claudecodeui-project-overview.md - Initial analysis
  2. docs/sasha/claudecodeui-to-sasha-transformation-plan.md - Full transformation strategy
  3. docs/sasha/phase-1-cosmetic-changes-summary.md - Phase 1 completion report
  4. docs/sasha/CHANGELOG.md - This changelog

Configuration Guide:

To customize branding, edit /src/config/appConfig.js:

const appConfig = {
  appName: 'Your App Name',
  aiName: 'Your AI Name',
  companyName: 'Your Company',
  // ... other settings
};

Summary of Today's Changes

Major Accomplishments:

  1. Complete Rebranding: Claude Code UI → Sasha Studio
  2. Professional Color Scheme: Teal/Purple theme implemented
  3. Business-Friendly Language: All technical terminology updated
  4. Configurable System: Centralized configuration for easy customization
  5. UI Simplification: Removed developer-focused features
  6. Welcome Message: Business-oriented onboarding text
  7. Light Theme Default: More approachable initial experience

Key Metrics:

  • Files Modified: 15+ components
  • Features Removed: 4 (Shell, Git, Search, Technical labels)
  • Features Added: Centralized config system
  • Documentation Created: 5 documents
  • Lines Changed: ~500+

Current State:

The application has been successfully transformed from a developer tool into a business-friendly knowledge management platform. The interface is now clean, approachable, and focused on conversation and document management rather than coding.

2025-08-07 - Session 8: Left Menu UI Improvements

Time: Morning (continued)

Status: Completed

Changes Made:

1. Simplified Session Items
  • Removed Message Count Badges:
    • Eliminated Badge components showing message counts
    • Cleaner, less cluttered appearance
    • Focus on session title and time only
2. Removed Clock Icons
  • Cleaner Time Display:
    • Removed Clock icon from session items
    • Time text now displayed without icon
    • More professional, minimalist look
3. Renamed "New Session" to "New Chat"
  • More Intuitive Naming:
    • Changed button text from "New Session" to "New Chat"
    • Updated both mobile and desktop views
    • Added to appConfig.js for consistency
4. Improved Spacing and Layout

  • Desktop Changes:

    • Increased padding: p-2 → px-3 py-2.5
    • Larger icons: w-3 h-3 → w-3.5 h-3.5
    • Increased gap: gap-2 → gap-2.5
    • Larger text: text-xs → text-sm for titles

  • Mobile Changes:

    • Increased padding: p-2 → p-3
    • Better margins: my-0.5 → my-1
    • Same icon and text size improvements
    • Consistent spacing with desktop
5. Configuration Updates
  • appConfig.js:
    • Added newChat: 'New Chat' to messages section
    • Ready for future localization

Impact:

  • Cleaner, more professional sidebar appearance
  • Better use of whitespace
  • Reduced visual clutter
  • More business-friendly terminology
  • Improved readability with larger text and icons

2025-08-07 - Session 9: Color Scheme Update

Time: Morning (continued)

Status: Completed

Changes Made:

1. Updated Primary Color Scheme
  • Changed from Teal to Blue:
    • Primary: #0891B2 → #2563eb (Blue)
    • Primary Dark: Added #1d4ed8 (Hover state)
    • Primary Light: Added #dbeafe (Backgrounds)
    • Secondary: Kept #7C3AED (Purple)
2. Files Updated for Color Change
  • src/index.css:
    • Updated HSL color values for primary, accent, and ring colors
    • Both light and dark mode values updated
  • src/config/appConfig.js:
    • Updated theme colors in configuration
  • public/logo.svg & favicon.svg:
    • Updated gradient from teal to blue

Impact:

  • Professional blue color scheme replacing teal
  • Better visual hierarchy with defined hover states
  • Consistent branding across all UI elements

2025-08-07 - Session 10: Typography System Standardization

Time: Morning (continued)

Status: Completed

Changes Made:

1. Font Family Standardization
  • System Font Stack (sans-serif):
    -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif
  • Monospace Font Stack:
    'SF Mono', Monaco, 'Cascadia Mono', 'Roboto Mono', Consolas, 'Courier New', monospace
2. Custom Font Sizes Defined
  • Chat messages: 0.9375rem (15px) - text-chat class
  • Sidebar text: 0.875rem (14px) - text-sidebar class
  • Small labels: 0.75rem (12px) - text-label class
  • Code blocks: 0.875em (14px relative) - text-code class
  • Headings: 1.25rem-1.5rem (20-24px)
  • Input fields: 16px (prevents iOS zoom)
3. Tailwind Configuration Updates
  • tailwind.config.js:
    • Added custom fontFamily definitions
    • Added custom fontSize utilities
    • Ensures consistent typography across components
4. Component Updates
  • ChatInterface.jsx:
    • User messages: Changed to text-chat (15px)
    • Assistant messages: Changed from prose-sm to text-chat
    • Code blocks: Updated to text-code (14px)
  • Shell.jsx:
    • Updated terminal font to use new monospace stack
  • src/index.css:
    • Added CSS variables for font stacks

Impact:

  • Consistent typography system across all platforms
  • Optimal readability with proper font sizes
  • Native system fonts for best performance
  • Professional monospace fonts for code display
  • Standardized sizing prevents layout inconsistencies

2025-08-07 - Session 11: Icon System Migration to Phosphor

Time: Morning (continued)

Status: Completed

Changes Made:

1. Migrated from Lucide React to Phosphor Icons
  • Installed: @phosphor-icons/react v2.1.10
  • Reason: More modern, friendly aesthetic with softer, rounded design
  • Approach: Icon mapping layer for seamless migration
2. Created Icon Mapping System
  • File: src/components/icons/index.jsx
  • Purpose: Centralized icon exports with name mapping
  • Benefits:
    • No component code changes required
    • Easy to switch icon libraries
    • Backwards compatible naming
    • Single source of truth
3. Updated All Components
  • Files Updated: 13 components
    • Sidebar.jsx
    • ToolsSettings.jsx
    • GitPanel.jsx
    • FileTree.jsx
    • CodeEditor.jsx
    • LoginForm.jsx
    • WelcomeScreen.jsx
    • MobileNav.jsx
    • TodoList.jsx
    • MicButton.jsx
    • ImageViewer.jsx
    • ProtectedRoute.jsx
    • QuickSettingsPanel.jsx
  • Change: Import from './icons' instead of 'lucide-react'
4. Created Comprehensive Documentation
  • File: docs/sasha/ICON-SYSTEM.md
  • Contents:
    • Icon library overview and rationale
    • Usage guidelines and sizes
    • Complete icon reference table
    • Implementation examples
    • Accessibility best practices
    • Performance considerations
    • Migration notes
5. Icon Mapping Details
  • 50+ icons mapped from Lucide to Phosphor equivalents
  • Key mappings:
    • MessageSquare → Chat
    • ChevronDown/Right → CaretDown/Right
    • Edit3/Edit2 → PencilSimple
    • Trash2 → Trash
    • Settings → Gear
    • RefreshCw → ArrowsClockwise
    • Sparkles → Sparkle
    • Search → MagnifyingGlass
    • Save → FloppyDisk
    • AlertTriangle → Warning

Impact:

  • Softer, more approachable visual design
  • Consistent icon weight and style
  • Easier maintenance with centralized configuration
  • No breaking changes to component code
  • Better accessibility with proper aria attributes
  • Reduced cognitive load with friendlier icons

Technical Notes:

  • Bundle size: ~50 icons ≈ 15-20KB gzipped
  • Tree-shaking ensures only used icons are bundled
  • Default weight set to 'regular' for consistency
  • Can easily customize weight per icon if needed

2025-08-07 - Session 12: Icon Mapping Fixes and Audit

Time: Morning (continued)

Status: Completed

Issue Discovered:

Multiple missing icon exports causing app loading failures due to incorrect Phosphor icon names.

Comprehensive Fixes Applied:

1. Missing Icon Mappings Added
  • Server → HardDrives (Phosphor doesn't have Server icon)
  • TrendingUp → ChartLineUp (correct Phosphor equivalent)
  • Languages → Translate (internationalization icon)
  • ArrowRight/Left/Up/Down → Added proper arrow exports
  • ChevronLeft → CaretLeft (navigation arrow)
  • DollarSign → CurrencyDollar (money icon)
  • Settings2 → Gear (alternative settings icon)
2. Component Icons Audited
  • Checked all 13 components for icon imports
  • WelcomeScreen.jsx: Fixed BookOpen, TrendingUp, Users, Lightbulb, ArrowRight, DollarSign
  • QuickSettingsPanel.jsx: Fixed ChevronLeft, Settings2, ArrowDown, ArrowUp, Languages
  • All other components verified and working
3. Icon Mapping Strategy
  • Created comprehensive mapping for 60+ icons
  • Used Phosphor equivalents where direct matches don't exist
  • Maintained backwards compatibility with Lucide naming
  • All icons now load without errors

Lessons Learned:

  • Icon libraries don't always have 1:1 mappings
  • Need to verify actual icon existence in target library
  • Comprehensive testing required after icon migration
  • Mapping layer approach proved valuable for handling differences

Final Icon Count:

  • Total Icons Mapped: 60+ unique icons
  • Components Updated: All 13 components
  • Errors Fixed: 8 missing icon exports resolved
  • Success Rate: 100% - all icons now functioning

2025-08-07 - Session 13: Remove Session ID Display

Time: Morning (continued)

Status: Completed

Changes Made:

Removed Session ID from Sidebar
  • Issue: Session ID was displaying below project name in sidebar
  • Location: Lines 834-838 in Sidebar.jsx
  • Change: Removed the full path display that showed session IDs
  • Before: Project name followed by "• session/ec01f077-8f5d-4957..."
  • After: Project name followed by session count only (e.g., "1 session")

Impact:

  • Cleaner, more professional sidebar appearance
  • Removed confusing technical identifiers from user view
  • Session IDs still functional internally, just not displayed
  • Better privacy as session IDs not exposed in UI

2025-08-07 - Session 14: Add Documentation Tab

Time: Morning (continued)

Status: Completed

Changes Made:

Added Docs Tab to Main Interface
  • New Tab: Added "Docs" tab alongside "Chat" and "Files" tabs
  • Component: Created DocsPanel.jsx to display HTML documentation in iframe
  • Server Route: Added /docs-content route to serve HTML files from /html directory
  • Integration: Integrated DocsPanel into MainContent.jsx with tab switching
Implementation Details:

  1. MainContent.jsx:

    • Added Docs tab button with book icon
    • Updated activeTab state to support 'docs' option
    • Added conditional rendering for DocsPanel

  2. DocsPanel.jsx:

    • Simple iframe component pointing to /docs-content/index.html
    • Full height/width with proper sandbox attributes

  3. server/index.js:

    • Added express.static middleware for /docs-content route
    • Maps to ../../html directory (Sasha's HTML documentation)
    • Sets proper Content-Type and X-Frame-Options headers

Impact:

  • Users can now access comprehensive HTML documentation directly within Sasha Studio
  • Documentation retains its own navigation menu and styling
  • No need to leave the app to view docs
  • Seamless integration with existing UI

Technical Notes:

  • HTML docs already include complete navigation system
  • Authentication handled by HTML's own auth.js (Supabase)
  • CSS and JavaScript from HTML docs work independently in iframe

2025-08-07 - Session 15: Documentation Display Fixes

Time: Afternoon

Status: Completed

Changes Made:

1. Fixed Documentation Display in Iframe
  • Issue: HTML documentation had authentication blocking content and resource paths not working in iframe
  • Solution: Used static no-auth version generated by doc-builder
2. Server Path Update
  • Changed: /html → /html-static
  • Location: server/index.js line 184
  • Purpose: Serve static HTML without authentication requirements
3. Full-Width Documentation View
  • Issue: Sidebar taking space when viewing docs
  • Solution: Hide sidebar when docs tab is active
  • Implementation: Modified App.jsx line 416 to conditionally render sidebar
  • Condition: !isMobile && activeTab !== 'docs'
4. Doc-Builder Configuration
  • Generated: /html-static directory with no-auth version
  • Fixed Paths: Changed absolute paths to relative paths:
    • /css/notion-style.css → css/notion-style.css
    • /js/main.js → js/main.js

Impact:

  • Documentation now displays properly in iframe without authentication
  • Full-width view provides better reading experience
  • CSS and JavaScript resources load correctly
  • Seamless integration with Sasha Studio interface

Technical Notes:

  • Static HTML generation preserves all navigation and content
  • Relative paths ensure resources load correctly in iframe context
  • Sidebar automatically hides/shows based on active tab
  • No manual toggle needed for full-width docs

2025-08-08 - Documentation & Tooling Updates

Session 1: PowerPoint Generation Guide

Time: Morning
Status: Completed

Changes Made:

Created PowerPoint Generation Guide for Claude Code
  • File: docs/private/prompts/powerpoint-generation-from-markdown-guide.md
  • Purpose: Comprehensive guide for Claude Code to generate PowerPoint presentations from markdown
  • Key Features:
    • Always uses latest npm package version via npx powerpoint-creator@latest
    • Version management with npm view commands
    • Markdown structure guidelines for optimal slide conversion
    • Error handling and troubleshooting sections
    • Common use cases and examples
    • Best practices for Claude Code workflows
Implementation Details:

  1. Version Management:

    • Uses npm view powerpoint-creator version to check latest
    • Employs npx with @latest tag to ensure current version
    • No global installation required

  2. Markdown to PowerPoint Workflow:

    • H1 creates title slide
    • H2 creates new content slides
    • Bullet points, tables, and images supported
    • Maximum 6-7 bullets per slide for readability

  3. Error Handling:

    • Package availability verification
    • Markdown syntax validation
    • Output file verification
    • Verbose mode for debugging

Impact:

  • Claude Code can now reliably generate PowerPoint presentations
  • Always uses latest package version (currently 1.2.1)
  • Consistent markdown-to-slide conversion
  • Reduced errors with comprehensive troubleshooting guide

Technical Notes:

  • Package: powerpoint-creator v1.2.1 (as of 2025-08-08)
  • No deprecation warnings
  • Active development with recent updates
  • Supports multiple slide types and formatting

2025-08-09 - Dynamic Content Loading System

Session 1: Markdown-Based Personas and Guides

Time: Morning
Status: Completed

Changes Made:

1. Implemented Dynamic Content Loading
  • Directory Structure:
    • docs/private/personas/ - System personas (with "System" badge)
    • docs/private/guides/ - System guides (with "System" badge)
    • docs/personas/ - User-created personas
    • docs/guides/ - User-created guides
2. Backend Implementation

  • Created server/services/content-reader.js:

    • Reads markdown files from both private and public directories
    • Parses frontmatter using gray-matter library
    • Merges content with source tracking (system vs user)
    • System content appears first in lists

  • Added API Endpoints:

    • GET /api/personas - Returns all personas with source metadata
    • GET /api/guides - Returns categorized guides with source metadata
    • No caching - fresh read on each request for immediate updates
3. Frontend Updates

  • PersonasPanel.jsx:

    • Fetches personas from API when panel opens
    • Shows "System" badge for private content
    • Loading states and error handling
    • Fallback to hardcoded data if API fails

  • GuidesPanel.jsx:

    • Fetches guides from API when panel opens
    • Shows "System" badge for private content
    • Categorizes guides automatically from folder structure
    • Robust error handling
4. Content Created

  • System Personas (5 total):

    • General Sasha - Comprehensive knowledge assistant
    • Analyst Sasha - Data analysis and market research
    • Technical Sasha - System architecture and implementation
    • Compliance Sasha - Regulatory and risk management
    • Creative Sasha - Content creation and marketing

  • System Guides (6 total):

    • Research & Analysis: Competitor Analysis, Market Research
    • Documentation: Technical Docs, User Guide Template
    • Business Strategy: SWOT Analysis, Business Model Canvas
5. Bug Fixes
  • localStorage Token Mismatch:
    • Fixed components using wrong key ('token' vs 'auth-token')
    • Added proper error handling for 403 responses
    • Prevented "personas.map is not a function" crashes
    • Added debug logging for authentication issues

Technical Details:

  • Dependencies Added: gray-matter@^4.0.3
  • Files Modified: 7 files
  • Markdown Files Created: 12 files
  • API Endpoints Added: 2 endpoints

Benefits Achieved:

  • Content management without code changes
  • Add new personas/guides by creating markdown files
  • System vs user content distinction
  • No server restart required for content updates
  • Fresh content on every panel open

Testing Completed:

  • API endpoints return correct data structure
  • System badges display properly
  • User content loads without badges
  • Error handling prevents crashes
  • Fallback data works when API fails

2025-08-09 - Session 2: Guide & Persona Content Injection Implementation

Time: Afternoon

Status: Completed

Design Phase:

Content Injection System Architecture
  • Purpose: Enable selected guides and personas to inject their markdown content into chat sessions
  • Design Document: Created comprehensive design at docs/sasha/content-injection-design.md
Design Decisions:

  1. Personas - Persistent Context:

    • Set as "active persona" that persists across all messages
    • Include persona content as system context automatically
    • Show visual badge in chat header
    • Store in React context/state at App level
    • Persist selection in localStorage

  2. Guides - One-Time Application:

    • Apply immediately when selected
    • Send as system context for current conversation
    • Show toast notification when applied
    • Allow stacking multiple guides
    • Auto-clear after conversation
Implementation Plan:

  1. Phase 1 - Basic Injection:

    • Update panels to pass full content objects
    • Add state management in App.jsx
    • Enhance ChatInterface with context support
    • Update server WebSocket handler

  2. Phase 2 - Enhanced Features:

    • Add persistence for active persona
    • Support multi-guide stacking
    • Create context preview
    • Add visual indicators
Technical Architecture:
  • Frontend: React Context for state management
  • Message Enhancement: Include context in WebSocket payload
  • Server Processing: Build enhanced prompts with context
  • Visual Feedback: Badges, toasts, and indicators

Benefits of Design:

  • Clear mental model for users
  • Non-intrusive - doesn't clutter chat
  • Flexible - combine personas and guides
  • Transparent - visual indicators show active context
  • Reversible - easy to clear/change

Implementation Completed:

Phase 1 - Basic Injection

  1. Updated Panels to Pass Full Content:

    • Modified GuidesPanel.jsx to pass complete guide object with markdown content
    • Modified PersonasPanel.jsx to pass complete persona object with content
    • Changed from console logging to using parent callbacks

  2. Added State Management:

    • Added activePersona and appliedGuides state in App.jsx
    • Created handlePersonaSelect and handleGuideSelect callbacks
    • Added localStorage persistence for active persona
    • Implemented clearAppliedGuides function

  3. Updated Component Props:

    • Passed context props through MainContent.jsx to panels and chat
    • Added onGuideSelect and onPersonaSelect callbacks to panels
    • Connected ChatInterface with context injection props

  4. Enhanced ChatInterface:

    • Accepts activePersona and appliedGuides props
    • Builds context object from active persona and guides
    • Includes context in WebSocket message payload
    • Clears applied guides after sending message

  5. Added Visual Indicators:

    • Created context indicator bar at top of chat
    • Shows active persona badge with name and clear button
    • Shows count of applied guides with clear button
    • Blue theme for personas, green theme for guides
    • Responsive design with proper dark mode support

  6. Updated Server WebSocket Handler:

    • Processes context in server/index.js
    • Builds enhanced command with persona and guide content
    • Prepends context to user message before sending to Claude
    • Console logging for active personas and guides

Technical Implementation:

  • Frontend Changes: 6 components modified
  • Backend Changes: 1 file modified (server/index.js)
  • New Features: Context injection, visual badges, persistence
  • User Experience: Clear indication of active context with easy management

How It Works:

  1. Personas: Persist across all messages until cleared
  2. Guides: Applied once and cleared after sending
  3. Context Format: Markdown content prepended to user messages
  4. Visual Feedback: Badges show active context at all times

Testing Status:

  • Components properly pass content objects
  • State management working correctly
  • Visual indicators display properly
  • Server processes context successfully
  • Persistence works for personas
  • Guides clear after use as designed

2025-08-09 - Session 3: System Messages for Context Changes

Time: Afternoon (continued)

Status: Completed

Enhancement: Added System Messages to Chat History

User Feedback:
  • User wanted to see when personas and guides are applied in the chat history
  • Requested to keep the visual badges at the top (they like them a lot!)
Implementation:

  1. Added System Message Queue:

    • Created systemMessages state in App.jsx
    • Added addSystemMessage function to queue messages
    • Messages include timestamp for display

  2. Updated Context Selection Handlers:

    • handlePersonaSelect: Adds "📎 Applied persona: [Name]" message
    • handleGuideSelect: Adds " Applied guide: [Title]" message
    • Clear actions also add system messages

  3. Message Flow:

    • System messages passed through MainContent to ChatInterface
    • ChatInterface consumes messages via useEffect
    • Messages cleared after being added to chat

  4. Visual Design:

    • System messages appear as centered gray pills
    • Include timestamp in smaller text
    • Subtle and non-intrusive design
    • Work in both light and dark modes

  5. Maintained Dual Feedback:

    • Badges at top: Show current active context (user loves these!)
    • System messages: Show when context was applied/cleared

User Experience:

  • Select persona → See "📎 Applied persona: Analyst Sasha" in chat
  • Select guide → See " Applied guide: Competitor Analysis" in chat
  • Clear persona → See "📎 Cleared active persona" in chat
  • Clear guides → See " Cleared 2 guides" in chat

Technical Details:

  • Files Modified: 3 (App.jsx, MainContent.jsx, ChatInterface.jsx)
  • Message Types: Added support for 'system' message type
  • Styling: Centered gray pills with responsive design

Benefits:

  • Clear audit trail of context changes
  • User knows exactly when context was applied
  • Maintains beloved badge system at top
  • Professional, subtle appearance
  • Works seamlessly with existing chat flow

Last Updated: 2025-08-09
Maintained by: Knowcode Team