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+# GallerySubscriber Extension - Release Notes
+
+## Version 1.0.0
+
+**Release Date:** January 2026
+
+### Overview
+
+Initial release of the GallerySubscriber browser extension for Firefox. This extension streamlines the process of exporting authentication credentials from supported platforms to your self-hosted GallerySubscriber backend, enabling automated content downloading via gallery-dl.
+
+### Features
+
+#### Multi-Platform Cookie Export
+- **Patreon** - Export session cookies for accessing patron-only content
+- **SubscribeStar** - Support for both .com and .adult domains
+- **Hentai-Foundry** - Export authentication cookies for mature content access
+
+#### Discord Token Capture
+- Automatic authorization token capture from Discord API requests
+- No manual token entry required - just use Discord in your browser
+- Secure local storage with timestamp tracking
+
+#### User Interface
+- Clean, modern popup interface for quick access
+- Real-time platform status indicators showing cookie/token availability
+- One-click export for individual platforms or bulk export all at once
+- Connection status indicator showing backend connectivity
+
+#### Theme Support
+- Automatic light/dark theme matching system preferences
+- Uses CSS custom properties for consistent theming
+- Seamless appearance across popup and options pages
+
+#### Performance Optimizations
+- Connection test caching (2-minute interval) to reduce API calls
+- Non-blocking UI - interface loads immediately while data fetches in background
+- Efficient background script initialization
+
+#### Configuration
+- Simple setup via options page
+- Secure API key authentication with your GallerySubscriber backend
+- Connection test to verify setup before use
+
+### Technical Details
+
+- **Manifest Version:** 2
+- **Minimum Firefox Version:** 57+
+- **Permissions Required:**
+  - `cookies` - Read authentication cookies from supported sites
+  - `storage` - Store configuration and captured tokens
+  - `webRequest` - Monitor Discord API for token capture
+  - Host permissions for supported platforms
+
+### Installation
+
+1. Download `gallerysubscriber-signed.xpi`
+2. Open Firefox and navigate to `about:addons`
+3. Click the gear icon and select "Install Add-on From File"
+4. Select the downloaded .xpi file
+5. Click the extension icon and configure your backend URL and API key
+
+### Known Limitations
+
+- Discord token capture requires using Discord in the browser (not the desktop app)
+- Cookies must be refreshed if you log out and back into platforms
+- Token-based platforms other than Discord require manual configuration in the web UI
+
+### Support
+
+For issues, feature requests, or contributions, please visit the project repository.
+
+---
+
+*GallerySubscriber Extension is designed for personal use with self-hosted GallerySubscriber instances.*