Introduce LuxTTS (ZipVoice) alongside Qwen TTS, enabling users to choose
between engines at generation time. LuxTTS offers fast, English-focused
voice cloning at 48kHz with ~1GB VRAM.
Backend:
- Add LuxTTSBackend with encode_prompt/generate_speech integration
- Multi-engine registry (get_tts_backend_for_engine) replacing singleton
- Engine-prefixed voice prompt cache keys to avoid collisions
- Engine field on GenerationRequest (default 'qwen' for backward compat)
- Engine dispatch in /generate and /generate/stream endpoints
- LuxTTS in model status, download, and delete maps
Frontend:
- TTS Engine selector dropdown in GenerationForm (Qwen TTS / LuxTTS)
- Conditionally hide Model Size and Delivery Instructions for LuxTTS
- Engine field added to TypeScript types and Zod schema
- LuxTTS section in Model Management page
Add the ability to download a CUDA-enabled backend binary (~2.4 GB) and
swap it in via a backend-only restart, solving the #1 user pain point
(19 open 'GPU not detected' issues caused by GitHub's 2 GB asset limit).
Backend:
- cuda_download.py: download from R2 (primary) or GitHub split-parts
(fallback), SHA-256 verification, atomic writes, progress via SSE
- 4 new endpoints: GET/POST/DELETE /backend/cuda-*, GET cuda-progress
- server.py: --version flag, auto-detect variant from binary name
- build_binary.py: --cuda flag for CUDA PyInstaller builds
- split_binary.py: split large binaries into <2GB GitHub Release assets
- CI workflow for building CUDA binary
Tauri:
- restart_server command (stop -> wait -> start)
- start_server prefers CUDA binary from {data_dir}/backends/ if present
- Version mismatch check: runs --version before launching CUDA binary
Frontend:
- GpuAcceleration component: download, progress, restart, switch, delete
- API client + types for CUDA status and management
- Platform lifecycle: restartServer() on Tauri/Web
- Aggressive 1s health polling during restart for fast reconnection
- Fix transcribe_audio to use whisper-large-v3 mapping (not openai/whisper-large)
- Propagate error field in progress-only fallback path for get_active_tasks
- Use removed return value in cancel endpoint to vary response message
- Add error rollback to handleCancel with toast on failure
- Make isCancelling per-model instead of global
- Fix inverted chevron icons in Problems panel
- Move all clears under lock in clear_all_tasks
- Simplify cancel_download to use dict.pop()
- Add cancel (X) button on downloading and errored model items
- Add collapsible Problems panel (VS Code-style) showing error details
- Add "Clear All" button to reset all stale download/error state
- Add POST /models/download/cancel endpoint to dismiss individual downloads
- Add POST /tasks/clear endpoint to reset all task and progress state
- Include error messages in /tasks/active response for visibility
- Capture SSE error messages client-side for immediate display
- Fix whisper-large using wrong HF repo (openai/whisper-large → openai/whisper-large-v3)
- Fix Whisper HF repo mapping in both PyTorch and MLX backends
- Shorten error toast to point users to Problems panel instead of wall of text
- Adds tooltips on hover for buttons of the generate box
- Replaces the message square icon with a sliders icon for the instruction mode toggle.
- Adds a tooltip to the instruction mode toggle button.
- Updates the placeholder text for the input field.
- Rearranged imports for consistency in useModelDownloadToast hook.
- Improved logging in useModelDownloadToast for better debugging during download events.
- Updated progress calculation to handle cases where progress exceeds 100%.
- Enhanced toast notifications to reflect download completion and error states.
- Introduced throttling in ProgressManager to optimize SSE updates and prevent overwhelming clients.
- Added new test scripts for monitoring SSE events during model downloads, ensuring accurate progress reporting.
- Rearranged imports for consistency across components.
- Enhanced the ModelManagement component to include detailed logging for download actions and errors.
- Updated the ModelProgress component to connect to SSE only when actively downloading, preventing connection exhaustion.
- Added a downloading state to the model status to indicate ongoing downloads.
- Improved toast notifications for model downloads with completion and error callbacks.
- Refactored the useModelDownloadToast hook to support new callbacks for download completion and error handling.
- Updated backend model status to reflect downloading state during active downloads.
- Bumped version numbers for @voicebox/app, @voicebox/landing, @voicebox/tauri, and @voicebox/web to 0.1.11.
- Added a new `useAutoUpdater` hook to check for app updates on startup and notify users with toast messages.
- Enhanced `UpdateStatus` component to handle version retrieval errors more gracefully.
- Updated dependencies in `package.json` for Tauri plugins to support new update functionalities.
- Added a default `type` prop set to 'button' in the CircleButton component to ensure proper button behavior.
- Enhanced the component's flexibility by allowing the type to be overridden through props.
- Implemented delete confirmation dialogs for both HistoryTable and SampleList components to enhance user experience and prevent accidental deletions.
- Added state management for handling the selected item to be deleted and the visibility of the delete dialog.
- Refactored delete handling functions to utilize the new dialog confirmation flow, improving code clarity and maintainability.
- Updated HistoryTable to implement infinite scrolling for loading history items dynamically.
- Introduced state management for accumulated history and total item count.
- Added Intersection Observer for triggering additional data fetches when scrolling.
- Implemented cache clearing functionality in the backend to manage voice prompt caches effectively.
- Improved loading indicators and user feedback for data fetching states.
- Refactored code for better readability and maintainability.
- Replaced direct Tauri API calls with a unified platform context across multiple components, enhancing code maintainability and readability.
- Removed the deprecated tauri.ts file, consolidating platform-related logic into the new PlatformContext.
- Updated components such as App, AudioPlayer, and ServerSettings to utilize the new platform context for lifecycle management and server interactions.
- Improved platform detection and handling for audio playback and system audio capture functionalities.
- Ensured consistent error handling and user feedback across the application when interacting with platform-specific features.
- Modified the file extension filters in useHistory.ts and useProfiles.ts to only allow 'zip' files, removing 'voicebox.zip' for a more streamlined export process.
- Added user-selected read-write permission in Entitlements.plist to enhance file handling capabilities.
- Updated README.md to highlight MLX backend performance improvements on Mac with Metal acceleration.
- Refined ProfileCard and ProfileForm components by optimizing imports and improving error handling for avatar uploads.
- Adjusted landing page content to better describe features, including a new multi-voice narrative editor and performance optimizations for different platforms.
- Bumped version to 0.1.11 in Cargo.lock to reflect recent changes.
- Removed unnecessary isDownloading variable and related logic.
- Consolidated model download state reset to the finally block for improved clarity and reliability.
- Enhanced error handling by ensuring model download state is reset in case of failure.
- Reorganized import statements for clarity and consistency.
- Adjusted formatting of state declarations for better readability.
- Streamlined JSX structure for improved visual hierarchy.
- Updated dialog descriptions for consistency in presentation.
- Made minor adjustments to spacing and layout for enhanced UI consistency.
- Changed border radius of the "No stories yet" message to rounded-2xl for a softer appearance.
- Updated story item borders to rounded-2xl to enhance visual cohesion across the component.
- Updated button styles in ProfileForm for better visual consistency and user experience.
- Replaced Pencil icon with Edit in SampleList for clearer action representation.
- Introduced CircleButton component for action buttons in SampleList, enhancing UI responsiveness and clarity.
- Improved layout and hover effects for action buttons in SampleList to streamline user interactions.
- Added functionality to upload, delete, and retrieve avatar images for voice profiles.
- Introduced new API endpoints for avatar management, including upload and delete operations.
- Enhanced profile forms and components to support avatar image handling, including previews and error handling.
- Updated database schema to include avatar_path for profiles and added necessary migrations.
- Implemented image validation and processing utilities to ensure proper avatar uploads.
- Reorganized import statements for clarity.
- Enhanced conditional checks for restoring saved files with improved formatting.
- Streamlined draft saving logic by consolidating variable declarations.
- Updated UI components for better structure and readability in the form layout.
- Created a new .npmrc file to enforce bun usage.
- Bumped version numbers for multiple packages to 0.1.9 in bun.lock.
- Added react-sound-visualizer dependency to enhance audio visualization features.
- Introduced convert:assets script in package.json for asset optimization.
- Updated CONTRIBUTING.md with instructions for converting assets to web formats.
- Added documentation files for API endpoints and developer guidelines in the docs directory.
- Introduced a flag to track download status in useGenerationForm, ensuring proper UI updates during model downloads.
- Updated ProgressManager to only send initial progress updates if the model is actively downloading or extracting, preventing outdated status messages from being sent.
- Improved error handling and logging for better visibility into model download processes.
- Introduced functionality to save and restore form state as a draft when creating a new voice profile.
- Added helper functions for converting files to and from base64 format to facilitate file handling.
- Updated the API types to use a more flexible LanguageCode type for language parameters.
- Enhanced the UI store to manage profile form drafts, improving user experience during profile creation.
- Added a useEffect hook to automatically scroll the timeline when the playhead moves past the halfway point of the visible area, enhancing user experience during playback.
- Introduced a constant for TIME_RULER_HEIGHT to improve code readability.
- Updated drag position calculations to subtract the time ruler height, ensuring accurate positioning of clips relative to the tracks area.
- Updated CONTRIBUTING.md to include instructions for building with a local Qwen3-TTS development version, facilitating easier testing and development.
- Refactored FloatingGenerateBox component to streamline the rendering of text and instruct fields, improving code readability and maintainability.
- Added functionality to handle auto-resizing of text areas based on content changes, enhancing user experience.
- Improved event handling for keyboard interactions in StoryTrackEditor, allowing for play/pause functionality with the spacebar.
- Introduced a MiniSamplePlayer component in SampleList for better audio playback control, including play, pause, and seek features.
- Implemented sample update functionality in the backend, allowing users to edit reference text for audio samples, with appropriate error handling and user feedback.
- Updated AudioPlayer to auto-play only if the shouldAutoPlay flag is set, enhancing user control over playback.
- Refactored HistoryTable, SampleList, and useGenerationForm to utilize setAudioWithAutoPlay for consistent audio loading and playback behavior.
- Improved user experience by ensuring audio is only played when explicitly intended, reducing unexpected playback.
- Added useEffect to automatically activate the story when the editor is shown, ensuring the playhead is visible.
- Introduced setActiveStory function in storyStore to manage story activation without playback.
- Updated playback state checks to reflect the current playing status accurately.
- Enhanced UI to always display the playhead for better user experience during playback.
- Updated StoryTrackEditor and StoryContent components to support trimming and splitting of story items.
- Introduced new API endpoints for trimming, splitting, and duplicating story items, enhancing item management capabilities.
- Refactored related hooks and state management to accommodate new functionalities.
- Improved data models to include trim start and end times for better audio playback control.
- Enhanced UI interactions for selecting and managing story items within the track editor.
- Cleaned up import statements for better structure and consistency.
- Adjusted formatting and spacing in the FloatingGenerateBox component for enhanced readability.
- Streamlined the use of hooks and state management within the component.
- Ensured consistent styling and layout adjustments for better user experience.
- Added auto-resizing functionality to the textarea in FloatingGenerateBox, improving user experience when inputting text.
- Implemented logic to set the first voice profile as default if none is selected, ensuring a smoother workflow.
- Updated StoryContent to remove hardcoded height for the generate box, simplifying layout calculations.
- Refactored StoryTrackEditor to improve background styling for better visual consistency.
- Refactored FloatingGenerateBox to improve layout and ensure consistent styling for the voice selector.
- Added a popover component to StoryContent for adding generations, including search functionality for better user experience.
- Implemented story item editing and deletion capabilities in StoryList, enhancing story management features.
- Updated import statements and added new hooks for better organization and functionality across components.
- Adjusted FloatingGenerateBox positioning to align with the story list, ensuring consistent UI across different routes.
- Modified StoriesTab layout to enhance responsiveness, including setting a maximum width for the story list and adjusting the right column for better content display.
- Streamlined StoryChatItem interaction by simplifying the play functionality, allowing double-click to trigger playback directly from the text area.
- Enhanced StoryContent component by cleaning up unused playback controls and improving overall structure for better readability.
- Added auto-scrolling functionality to StoryContent for the currently playing item, enhancing user experience during playback.
- Refactored StoryTrackEditor to dynamically calculate container width, ensuring proper layout for varying story lengths.
- Updated audio playback management to improve timing anchor handling and playback scheduling.
- Cleaned up import statements for better organization and readability across components.
- Updated AppFrame to conditionally render StoryTrackEditor based on the selected story and route.
- Modified FloatingGenerateBox to adjust its position based on the visibility of the track editor.
- Improved StoriesTab by removing direct track editor rendering and relying on the new store state for height management.
- Enhanced StoryContent to dynamically calculate bottom padding based on the track editor's height.
- Introduced trackEditorHeight state in storyStore for better UI management of the track editor's visibility and size.
- Introduced StoryTrackEditor component for managing story item positions and tracks.
- Updated StoriesTab to conditionally render the track editor based on selected story.
- Implemented moveStoryItem API endpoint to handle item repositioning and track changes.
- Enhanced story item data model to include track information.
- Improved audio playback management to support multiple tracks using Web Audio API.
- Added hooks for moving story items and managing playback timing.
- Introduced story management functionality, including creating, listing, and managing story items.
- Added new components for story display and interaction, including StoriesTab, StoryList, and StoryContent.
- Integrated drag-and-drop functionality for reordering story items using @dnd-kit.
- Updated dependencies for @dnd-kit packages to enhance drag-and-drop capabilities.
- Bumped version for @voicebox/app, @voicebox/landing, @voicebox/tauri, and @voicebox/web to 0.1.5.
- Enhanced audio playback features to support story mode with auto-play functionality.
- Improved error handling and user feedback through toast notifications in story-related actions.
- Modified conditional rendering in UpdateStatus to display content when the status is ready to install, improving user feedback.
- Bumped voicebox package version from 0.1.4 to 0.1.5 for dependency updates.
James Pine