Release Notes for YouTube Music Webhook Extension

Version: 4.8
Date: 07/02/2025
🚀 New Features & Enhancements:

Threaded Messaging Support for Google Chat:
Implemented threaded message support using threadKey, allowing tracks played on the same day to be grouped in a single thread.
Threads are now automatically created for each new day, ensuring better message organization in Google Chat.

Track History Management:
Added a Track History panel to the extension popup, showing the 10 most recently played tracks.
Clickable Track History: Clicking a track in the history will replay the track in YouTube Music without leaving the current window.

Settings Panel Overhaul:
Added a dedicated Settings panel accessible via a button in the popup.
Moved Dark Mode toggle into the Settings panel for a cleaner UI.
Added a "Clear Track History" button under Settings for easier management.

Dark Mode Enhancements:
Improved Dark Mode styling to match the overall theme of YouTube Music.
Settings menu now dynamically adjusts based on the current theme.

Improved Webhook Handling:
Webhook payloads now support custom messages with placeholders for {track}, {artist}, and {url}.
Enhanced error handling and debugging logs for webhook delivery issues.


🐛 Bug Fixes:

Fixed: Webhook not saving correctly in Firefox due to storage API issues with temporary IDs.
Fixed: Issues with thread creation, ensuring proper fallback to new threads if the existing thread isn’t found.
Fixed: Clicking on previous tracks in Track History didn’t trigger playback in YouTube Music.
Fixed: UI layout issues causing excessive vertical spacing in the popup.


⚙️ Technical Updates:

Manifest Update: Replaced the deprecated applications property with browser_specific_settings for Firefox compatibility.
Add-on ID Fix: Corrected the gecko.id to match the assigned ID on AMO, resolving validation errors.


💡 Known Issues:

WebGL Warning: You may still see a "WEBGL_debug_renderer_info is deprecated" warning in Firefox developer tools. This is related to YouTube Music’s code and does not affect extension functionality.