Vauz Changelog

version 1.4.0

Major design & functionality update

UI
Features
API
Fixes
Improvements
Security
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  • New password management features including domain, username/email, and notes fields
  • Enhanced search with keyboard shortcuts
  • Improved security with stronger encryption, stricter file protections, and safer IPC communication
  • Streamlined UI with refined overlays, updated styling, and cleaner view
  • Backend improvements with safer APIs, and updated standards

version 1.3.4

Firefox extension integration & Bug Fixes

Fixes
API
Firefox Extension
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  • Firefox extension integration with secure authentication and communication
  • Two-way encryption for data exchange between app and extension
  • User confirmation popup for extension registration requests
  • Improved macOS support with correct dock icon updates

version 1.3.3

Interactive tutorial, V-Key and new copying functionality

UI
Features
Fixes
  • Interactive tutorial with celebratory confetti at completion
  • Auto-hide passwords option after a set time (Plus and Premium users)
  • New login page shown on first app launch
  • Copy data functionality without revealing sensitive information
  • V-Key (master password) support with strength bar, setup popups, and notifications
  • Modernized layouts and styling for themes, passwords, and overlays
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements across the app

version 1.3.2

version 1.3.1

version 1.3.0

version 1.2.2

Refinements for Popups and Icons

Features
Fixes
Improvements
  • App version in settings popup for quick reference
  • Close button for popups to dismiss them more easily
  • Extra field in "Add Password" popup for additional details
  • Refreshed button icons for a cleaner, modern look
  • Fixed endless close button animation in settings popup

version 1.2.1

IPC & Visual updates

UI
Features
Improvements
  • Tutorial password cards to guide users in learning the app
  • Normalized IPC for improved backend consistency
  • Updated font from Nunito Sans to Lato for a modernized interface

version 1.2.0

Cross-Platform Support and Stronger Security

Features
Improvements
  • Cross-platform support added for macOS and Linux, alongside Windows
  • AES-256-CBC encryption with PassShield (later Vauz) for enhanced data security
  • Application settings and EULA license introduced for better transparency and control
  • Dedicated macOS .icns app icon for native integration
  • SCP policy implemented for stricter security
  • Normalized IPC for improved reliability

version 1.1.0

PassShield Launch – Electron UI and Password Vault

UI
Features
Improvements
Security
  • Project logo added featuring a shield on a gradient background
  • Electron UI added to replace the Python interface
  • Passwords vault implemented for secure password storage
  • Project renamed to PassShield to reflect the new identity

Project Rebranded as Passgen with Website Launch

  • Project renamed to Passgen to reflect the new branding
  • HTML/CSS website launched at passgen.sealzi.com

version 1.0.0

Python Password Generator – UI Update

UI
Improvements
  • UI for Python password generator added with .ui file
  • Command-line interface updated to a graphical UI

version [initial]

First Release – Command-Line Password Generator

  • Initial release of Vauz (as password_generator.py)
  • Command-line random password generator written in Python