Changelog

What's new in Lincah

New features, bug fixes, and performance improvements — shipped regularly.

v0.5.0Jun 27, 2026
New Features
  • Risk Storming

    A new planning tool is now live for all users.

    Identify risks for any feature or initiative, rate them by Probability and Impact, and plot them on a 3×3 grid. Responses are blind until the facilitator reveals — so every risk is surfaced independently before the team discusses.

  • Win Rate & Consensus on Pairwise Comparison

    The Pairwise Comparison results page now shows Win Rate and Consensus alongside raw scores, giving you a clearer picture of how strongly the team agreed on each ranking.

  • Cleaner Billing

    The upgrade flow now shows your unique transfer amount (price + code) directly, so bank transfers are unambiguous and easy to verify.

Bug Fixes
  • More Reliable PDF Exports

    PDF layout across all tools has been tightened: better header spacing, square grid cells on Risk Storming, and axis labels that no longer split across pages.

  • Pro-Gated Exports

    PDF download buttons are now consistently hidden for free-tier facilitators across all surfaces.

  • Smoother Join Flow

    Fixed a redirect issue that could stall participants on the join page in certain scenarios.

  • Stable Notifications

    Fixed a rare crash when notification dates were read from cache in an unexpected format.

Performance
  • Faster Dashboard

    Removed a slow LEFT JOIN and eliminated 3 uncached queries. Dashboard metrics are now consistently fast.

  • Faster Settings Page

    All three database reads on the settings page are now cached, cutting load time significantly.

  • More Efficient Session Cleanup

    Fixed index ordering and eliminated an N+1 query during session snapshotting.

v0.4.0Jun 17, 2026
New Features
  • Email Notifications

    Lincah now sends helpful emails automatically.

    • Upgrade approved or rejected
    • Session reminders before scheduled workshops
    • Data expiry reminders before session data is deleted
    • Admin broadcast messages sent to all facilitators

    Stay informed without needing to check the dashboard.

  • Branded PDF Reports

    Exported session reports now use the new Lincah report template.

    Session information is neatly overlaid on a polished design, making reports presentation-ready and easy to share with stakeholders.

  • Live Demo

    Want to show Lincah to your team before committing?

    Try a live Planning Poker session on our new demo site — no account required. Experience the real workflow in minutes.

Performance
  • Faster Dashboard

    Dashboard statistics now load instantly on repeat visits, making it easier to jump back into your sessions.

  • Faster Session Joins

    Participants join sessions more quickly with fewer authentication checks happening behind the scenes.

  • Faster Results Page

    Session results are prepared the moment a facilitator ends a session, so reports and summaries appear without delay.

  • More Reliable Real-Time Sync

    Active sessions are now automatically checkpointed every 60 seconds.

    If the real-time server restarts unexpectedly, sessions recover automatically and continue from the latest saved state.

Bug Fixes
  • Easier Item Setup

    The item input form now stacks title and description vertically with the Add button directly below, making backlog setup more comfortable on smaller screens.

  • More Reliable Participant Roster

    Fixed a race condition that could occasionally cause participants to appear or disappear at the wrong time during session setup.

  • More Resilient Session Pages

    Non-critical data failures no longer break the entire page. Session pages continue working even if a secondary request fails.

  • Changelog Formatting

    Fixed an issue where bold text inside changelog entries was not rendered correctly.

v0.3.0Jun 14, 2026
New Features
  • Sign in with Google

    Facilitators can now sign up and log in with their Google account. One click, no password required.

  • Try It Live on the Homepage

    A live Planning Poker demo is now embedded on the landing page. Visitors can pick a card and see a simultaneous reveal — no account needed.

  • Onboarding Tour

    First time in the dashboard or Planning Poker? A step-by-step guided tour walks you through everything in under a minute.

  • Session Snapshots

    Key metrics (votes, estimates, participant counts) are now preserved even after a session is cleaned up at 72 hours. Your history stays intact.

  • Flexible Billing

    Pro plans are now available monthly, every 6 months, or annually — pick the cadence that suits your team.

  • In-App Notifications

    Get reminded before your sessions and receive updates directly inside Lincah. Toggle reminders in Settings.

  • Anonymous Mode Default

    Set anonymous as your default session style in Settings so you don't have to configure it every time.

Bug Fixes
  • Faster Dashboard:

    The dashboard now loads noticeably faster — redundant API calls eliminated and database queries parallelized across the board.

  • Session Save Errors Surfaced:

    If something goes wrong saving session results, you'll now see an error message instead of a silent failure.

  • Smoother Real-Time Sync:

    PartyKit state persistence is now debounced — less write pressure, more reliable sync during large sessions.

  • Security Hardened:

    Participant tokens are now cryptographically signed for every session join. Unauthorized access to session data is blocked at the WebSocket layer.

  • Payment Codes Randomized:

    Payment codes are no longer sequential integers — they no longer reveal how many facilitators have signed up.

  • Legal Pages Updated:

    Company name and contact email in Privacy Policy and Terms are now correct.

v0.2.0Jun 12, 2026
New Features
  • New Tool Added: MoSCoW Voting

    Easily prioritize your backlog and align your team on what's a Must-Have versus a Could-Have.

  • New Tool Added: Crazy 8s

    Run fast-paced ideation and sketching sessions directly inside Lincah.

  • Revamped Help Center

    We've redesigned the Help page to include tool-specific guides and FAQs so you can get answers instantly.

  • Account & Settings Pages

    Manage your profile, preferences, and billing details in our brand new, easy-to-use settings dashboard.

  • In-App Feedback

    Have an idea or spotted a bug? Use the new floating feedback button to let us know directly!

  • Beautiful PDF Exports

    We've redesigned the PDF exports for all tools to be cleaner, more professional, and easier to read.

Bug Fixes
  • Clearer Navigation:

    Moved the plan badge to the top bar so it never blocks your workflow.

  • Fun Anonymous Mode:

    Anonymous participants are now automatically assigned fun, deterministic "alien" names.

  • Smoother Sessions:

    Fixed a few bugs in Planning Poker and Budget Allocation to ensure your sessions run without a hitch.

  • Lightning Fast:

    Behind-the-scenes database upgrades mean loading your dashboard and sessions is now noticeably faster.

v0.1.0Jun 9, 2026
New Features
  • Initial Release

    The first version of Lincah is live! A purpose-built, real-time workshop platform for agile facilitators.

  • Planning Poker

    Estimate story points with your team using customizable decks.

  • Retro Board

    Reflect on past sprints with anonymous feedback and grouping.

  • Budget Allocation

    Prioritize features by giving participants a virtual budget.

  • Pairwise Comparison

    Force rank items by comparing them head-to-head.

  • Story Breakdown

    Break epics down into actionable tasks collaboratively.