fix: Improve git commit handling in release workflow to avoid failures on no changes 🐛

Author: valentin-marquez

.github/workflows/release-manual.yml

@@ -46,9 +46,14 @@ jobs:
           git config user.name "github-actions[bot]"
           git config user.email "41898282+github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
           git add package.json
-          git commit -m "chore: bump version to ${{ inputs.version }}" || exit 0
-          git tag "${{ inputs.tag }}"
-          git push origin main --tags
+          try {
+            git commit -m "chore: bump version to ${{ inputs.version }}"
+          } catch {
+            Write-Host "No changes to commit"
+          }
+          git tag "${{ inputs.tag }}" -f
+          git push origin main --tags -f
+        shell: pwsh
 
       - name: Create GitHub Release
         uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2

README.md

@@ -1,195 +1,104 @@
 # VLC Discord Rich Presence
 
-<div align="center">
-    <img src="resources/icon.png" alt="VLC Discord RP Logo" width="200" height="200" style="border-radius: 10px;" />
-    <br><br>
-    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Windows-0078d4?style=for-the-badge&logo=windows&logoColor=white" alt="Windows">
-    <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/valentin-marquez/vlc-rpc?style=for-the-badge" alt="Release">
-    <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/valentin-marquez/vlc-rpc/total?style=for-the-badge" alt="Downloads">
-</div>
-
-> _"Because your friends totally need to know you're watching Shrek for the 17th time."_
-
-## What's New in Version 4.0.0
-
-🎉 **Major Update Alert!** 🎉
-
-**Important Notice**: Starting with version 4.0.0, VLC Discord RP focuses exclusively on **Windows support** to ensure the highest quality experience and faster development cycles.
+[![Windows](https://img.shields.io/badge/Windows-0078d4?style=flat&logo=windows&logoColor=white)](https://github.com/valentin-marquez/vlc-rpc/releases)
+[![Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/valentin-marquez/vlc-rpc?style=flat)](https://github.com/valentin-marquez/vlc-rpc/releases)
+[![Downloads](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/valentin-marquez/vlc-rpc/total?style=flat)](https://github.com/valentin-marquez/vlc-rpc/releases)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-green?style=flat)](LICENSE)
 
-- **Windows-Optimized**: Built specifically for Windows with enhanced performance and stability
-- **Automatic Updates**: Never miss a new feature with our built-in update system
-- **Smart Content Detection**: Better identification of TV shows, movies, and anime
-- **Activity Type Precision**: Shows "Listening to" for music and "Watching" for videos
-- **Improved Reconnection Logic**: Automatically reconnects to Discord if connection drops
-- **Enhanced Error Handling**: More robust operation with better recovery from failures
-- **Modern UI**: Sleek, responsive interface with light/dark theme support
-- **Tray Integration**: Keep the app running in the background for seamless tracking
+> Show your friends what you're watching or listening to in VLC directly on Discord.
 
-### System Requirements
-
-- **Operating System**: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
-- **VLC Media Player**: Version 3.0 or higher
-- **Discord**: Desktop application required
-
-### See It In Action
-
-<div align="center">
-    <img src="docs/music detection.png" alt="Music Detection" width="300" />
-    <img src="docs/anime detection.png" alt="Anime Detection" width="300" />
-    <img src="docs/general media.png" alt="General Media" width="300" />
-    <img src="docs/paused detection.png" alt="Paused Detection" width="300" />
-</div>
+## How It Works
 
-## What Is This Thing?
+```mermaid
+graph LR
+    A[VLC Media Player] -->|HTTP API| B[VLC Discord RP]
+    B -->|Rich Presence API| C[Discord]
+    B -->|Metadata Analysis| D[Media Detection]
+    D -->|TV Shows, Movies, Anime<br/>Music Videos, Audio| B
+```
 
-VLC Discord Rich Presence is a magical little bridge between your VLC Media Player and Discord, letting your friends see what media you're currently enjoying (or enduring). It shows:
+1. **VLC Integration**: Connects to VLC's HTTP interface (automatically enabled)
+2. **Media Analysis**: Extracts metadata and analyzes filenames to detect content type
+3. **Smart Detection**: Identifies TV shows, movies, anime, music videos, documentaries, and general audio/video
+4. **Discord Integration**: Updates your Discord status with rich media information and artwork
 
-- What you're watching/listening to
-- Artist and album info (for music)
-- Play/pause status
-- Album/media artwork
-- Fancy icons and progress bars
+## Features
 
-Built initially during a questionable 10-hour coding marathon and now significantly improved with proper architecture and Windows-optimized performance!
+- **Smart Detection**: Automatically detects TV shows, movies, anime, music videos, documentaries, and general audio/video content
+- **Rich Presence**: Shows detailed media information with artwork and metadata
+- **Filename Analysis**: Advanced parsing of media filenames for accurate content identification
+- **Tray Controls**: Enable/disable from system tray with temporary disable options
+- **Auto-Updates**: Built-in update system for the latest features
+- **Windows Optimized**: Fast and lightweight, designed specifically for Windows
 
 ## Installation
 
-### Windows Installation
-
-1. Download the latest installer from the [releases page](https://github.com/valentin-marquez/vlc-discord-rp/releases)
-
-   - **Installer**: `vlc-rpc-4.0.0-setup.exe` (Recommended)
-   - **Portable**: `vlc-rpc-4.0.0-portable.exe` (No installation required)
-
-2. Run the installer as Administrator (for best compatibility)
-3. Follow the on-screen setup wizard
-4. Launch VLC Discord RP from the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut
-5. Enjoy your new Discord flex powers!
-
-### Development Setup (Windows)
-
-1. Clone this repository
-2. Install dependencies: `npm install`
-3. Start development server: `npm run dev`
-4. Build for production: `npm run build:win`
-
-### Legacy Platform Support
-
-**macOS and Linux**: Version 3.x.x was the last release supporting these platforms. See our [Platform Migration Guide](docs/PLATFORM_MIGRATION.md) for alternatives and community solutions.
-
-## How It Works
+### Option 1: Setup Installer (Recommended)
 
-1. The application connects to VLC's Web Interface (automatically enabled if needed)
-2. Media information is retrieved via HTTP requests to `http://localhost:{port}/requests/status.json`
-3. Advanced content detection identifies what you're watching
-4. Album artwork and media metadata are extracted and formatted
-5. This information is relayed to Discord's Rich Presence API
-6. Social validation achieved! 🎉
+1. Download `vlc-rpc-x.x.x-setup.exe` from [Releases](https://github.com/valentin-marquez/vlc-rpc/releases)
+2. Run the installer
+3. Launch VLC Discord RP
+4. The app will configure VLC automatically
 
-## FAQ
+### Option 2: Portable Version
 
-### Q: Why isn't anything showing up in Discord?
+1. Download `vlc-rpc-x.x.x-portable.exe` from [Releases](https://github.com/valentin-marquez/vlc-rpc/releases)
+2. Run the executable (no installation required)
+3. Configure VLC when prompted
 
-**A:** Make sure:
+## Quick Start
 
-1. Both VLC and Discord are running
-2. VLC's Web Interface is enabled (the app should enable this automatically)
-3. You're playing a media file
-4. Check the app for status information
-5. If issues persist, try the reconnect button in settings
+1. **Install & Launch**: Run VLC Discord RP
+2. **Auto-Setup**: The app will configure VLC's HTTP interface automatically
+3. **Play Media**: Start playing something in VLC
+4. **Check Discord**: Your status should appear within seconds
 
-### Q: How do I close/exit the app?
+## Requirements
 
-**A:** Right-click the app icon in your system tray (Windows/Linux) or menu bar (macOS) and select "Exit". Or use the close button in the main window.
+- **Windows 10/11** (64-bit)
+- **VLC Media Player** (any recent version)
+- **Discord** desktop app
 
-### Q: Where is it installed?
+## Screenshots
 
-**A:** Default installation locations:
+| Music Detection                      | Video Detection                      | Paused State                           |
+| ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------- |
+| ![Music](docs/music%20detection.png) | ![Video](docs/anime%20detection.png) | ![Paused](docs/paused%20detection.png) |
 
-- Windows: `%LOCALAPPDATA%\VLC Discord RP`
-- macOS: `/Applications/VLC Discord RP.app`
-- Linux: `/opt/vlc-discord-rp` or `/usr/bin/vlc-discord-rp`
+## Configuration
 
-### Q: Does it work on Mac/Linux?
+The app runs in your system tray. Right-click the tray icon to:
 
-**A:** Yes! Version 3.0 fully supports Windows, macOS, and Linux with native installers for each platform.
+- Enable/disable Discord Rich Presence
+- Temporarily disable for 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours
+- Access settings and configuration
 
-### Q: How much of my privacy am I giving up?
+## Troubleshooting
 
-**A:** Only the title, artist, album info, and cover art from your media files are shared - and only with your Discord friends. We don't collect any data. Also, you can pause the sharing via the tray/menu bar icon.
+**Discord not showing status?**
 
-### Q: I found a bug!
+- Make sure Discord desktop app is running
+- Check that "Display current activity as a status message" is enabled in Discord Settings > Activity Privacy
 
-**A:** That's not a question, but I respect your enthusiasm. Please open an issue on GitHub with details about what went wrong.
+**VLC not detected?**
 
-### Q: Will this get me banned from Discord?
+- The app will prompt you to configure VLC if needed
+- Ensure VLC's HTTP interface is enabled (the app handles this automatically)
 
-**A:** No! This app uses Discord's official Rich Presence API which is designed exactly for this purpose.
+## License
 
-### Q: Why did you make this?
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
 
-**A:** The voices told me to. Also, it seemed like a fun project.
+## Support
 
-## Support The Project
+Found a bug or have a feature request? [Open an issue](https://github.com/valentin-marquez/vlc-rpc/issues) on GitHub.
 
-If you enjoy this app and want to support its development, consider buying me a coffee:
+If you enjoy this project and want to support its development:
 
 [![ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/img/githubbutton_sm.svg)](https://ko-fi.com/nozzdev)
 
-## Development Notes
-
-This project has evolved from a sleepless-night hack to a robust application with:
-
-- Cross-platform compatibility
-- Proper error handling
-- System tray/menu bar integration
-- Web interface utilization
-- Cover art extraction and display
-- Automatic updates
-
-### Contributing
-
-We use [Changesets](https://github.com/changesets/changesets) for version management and changelog generation. Here's how to contribute:
-
-1. **Fork and clone** the repository
-2. **Create a feature branch**: `git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`
-3. **Make your changes** and commit them
-4. **Create a changeset**: `bun run changeset`
-   - Choose the appropriate version bump (patch/minor/major)
-   - Write a clear description of your changes
-5. **Commit the changeset**: `git add .changeset/ && git commit -m "docs: add changeset"`
-6. **Push and create a PR**
-
-For detailed information about our changeset workflow, see [docs/CHANGESETS.md](docs/CHANGESETS.md).
-
-#### Development Scripts
-
-```bash
-# Development
-bun run dev              # Start development server
-bun run build           # Build for production
-
-# Code Quality
-bun run lint            # Run linter
-bun run format          # Format code
-bun run typecheck       # Type checking
-
-# Changesets
-bun run changeset       # Create a changeset
-bun run changeset:status # Check changeset status
-
-# Platform Builds
-bun run build:win       # Build for Windows
-bun run build:mac       # Build for macOS
-bun run build:linux     # Build for Linux
-```
-
-Pull requests are welcome if you want to help improve things further!
-
-## License
-
-MIT License - Feel free to use, modify, and distribute as you see fit.
-
 ---
 
-_Made with ❤️ and significantly less sleep deprivation this time_
+<div align="center">
+<sub>Made with ❤️ for the VLC and Discord communities</sub>
+</div>