tag:github.com,2008:https://github.com/Sportinger/MasterSelects/releasesRelease notes from MasterSelects2026-03-17T11:56:29Ztag:github.com,2008:Repository/1127458791/native-helper-v0.3.122026-03-17T13:20:15ZNative Helper v0.3.12<ul>
<li>fix a stale tray state where the helper could remain running without an active local server\n- update the in-app helper target version and release workflow references to v0.3.12\n- keep the hardened origin/auth model introduced in the previous release</li>
</ul>Sportingertag:github.com,2008:Repository/1127458791/native-helper-v0.3.112026-03-17T12:54:47ZNative Helper v0.3.11<h2>MasterSelects Native Helper v0.3.11</h2>
<p>This release adds production-domain support for <code>masterselects.com</code> and keeps the hardened local bridge defaults in place.</p>
<h3>Included</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>masterselects.com</code> and <code>www.masterselects.com</code> can now connect to the local Native Helper</li>
<li>localhost auth/origin checks remain enforced</li>
<li>helper security CI now installs the Linux system dependencies it needs</li>
<li>the app targets Native Helper <code>v0.3.11</code> for update prompts and release detection</li>
</ul>
<h3>Downloads</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Windows x64 (MSI)</strong>: <code>MasterSelects-NativeHelper-v0.3.11-windows-x64.msi</code></li>
</ul>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<ul>
<li>Keep the helper running while using MasterSelects</li>
<li>FFmpeg is not bundled with the helper package</li>
</ul>Sportingertag:github.com,2008:Repository/1127458791/native-helper-v0.3.102026-03-17T11:20:06ZNative Helper v0.3.10<h2>MasterSelects Native Helper v0.3.10</h2>
<p>Windows helper release with the latest local-bridge hardening and a smaller MSI package.</p>
<h3>Included</h3>
<ul>
<li>Token-protected HTTP and WebSocket bridge operations</li>
<li>Tighter local file path restrictions in the helper runtime</li>
<li>Windows MSI packaging without bundled FFmpeg payloads</li>
</ul>
<h3>Downloads</h3>
<ul>
<li>Windows x64 (MSI): <code>MasterSelects-NativeHelper-v0.3.10-windows-x64.msi</code></li>
</ul>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<ul>
<li>Keep the helper running while using MasterSelects</li>
<li>Install <code>yt-dlp</code> separately if it is not already available on your system</li>
<li>SHA256 (Windows MSI): <code>02FCEFDB47B41F5519E8110C3D1E7BD0768FAFF69DD4A337FE5CA7E836A4A339</code></li>
</ul>Sportingertag:github.com,2008:Repository/1127458791/native-helper-v0.3.92026-03-16T18:41:20ZNative Helper v0.3.9<h2>MasterSelects Native Helper v0.3.9</h2>
<p>Windows MSI release for the current MatAnyone2/native-helper integration.</p>
<h3>Included</h3>
<ul>
<li>MatAnyone2 setup/status/start flow fixes</li>
<li>bundled MatAnyone2 server script handling</li>
<li>improved release/version linking in the app UI</li>
<li>updated Windows helper package (MSI)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Download</h3>
<ul>
<li>Windows x64 MSI: MasterSelects-NativeHelper-v0.3.9-windows-x64.msi</li>
</ul>Sportingertag:github.com,2008:Repository/1127458791/native-helper-v0.3.82026-03-16T16:34:32ZNative Helper v0.3.8<h2>MasterSelects Native Helper v0.3.8</h2>
<h3>Fix: cchardet compilation error (for real this time)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Patches MatAnyone2 requirements to replace <code>cchardet</code> with <code>charset-normalizer</code> before install</li>
<li><code>cchardet</code> has no pre-built wheels for Python >= 3.10 and fails to compile on Windows</li>
<li><code>charset-normalizer</code> is a drop-in replacement that installs cleanly</li>
</ul>Sportingertag:github.com,2008:Repository/1127458791/native-helper-v0.3.72026-03-16T16:26:34ZNative Helper v0.3.7<h2>MasterSelects Native Helper v0.3.7</h2>
<h3>Changes</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Fixed model download path</strong> — model.safetensors now saves to the correct location (%LOCALAPPDATA%/MasterSelects/matanyone2/models/)</li>
<li><strong>Launch after install</strong> — MSI installer now has a "Launch MasterSelects Helper" checkbox (default: checked)</li>
<li><strong>Python 3.11</strong> — uses 3.11 instead of 3.12 to avoid cchardet compilation issues</li>
<li><strong>No terminal popups</strong> — all subprocesses run silently</li>
</ul>Sportingertag:github.com,2008:Repository/1127458791/native-helper-v0.3.62026-03-16T16:16:10ZNative Helper v0.3.6<h2>MasterSelects Native Helper v0.3.6</h2>
<h3>Fix: cchardet compilation error</h3>
<ul>
<li>Uses Python 3.11 instead of 3.12 for the MatAnyone2 venv</li>
<li>cchardet has pre-built wheels for 3.11, avoiding C++ compilation failures</li>
<li>Also deleted old 3.12 venv — will be recreated with 3.11 on next setup</li>
</ul>Sportingertag:github.com,2008:Repository/1127458791/native-helper-v0.3.52026-03-16T16:04:51ZNative Helper v0.3.5<h2>MasterSelects Native Helper v0.3.5</h2>
<h3>Fixes</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>No more terminal popups</strong> — all subprocesses (yt-dlp, nvidia-smi, python, curl) now run with CREATE_NO_WINDOW flag</li>
<li><strong>Fixed command names</strong> — <code>mat_anyone_*</code> commands now match Rust serde snake_case naming</li>
<li><strong>CUDA detection working</strong> — GPU name, VRAM, and CUDA version correctly reported</li>
</ul>Sportingertag:github.com,2008:Repository/1127458791/native-helper-v0.3.42026-03-16T15:39:30ZNative Helper v0.3.4<h2>MasterSelects Native Helper v0.3.4</h2>
<h3>Fix: CUDA/GPU detection</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>matanyone_status</code> now properly runs <code>nvidia-smi</code> to detect GPU</li>
<li>Response format flattened to match frontend expectations</li>
<li>GPU name, VRAM, CUDA version now correctly reported</li>
</ul>
<h3>Previous (v0.3.3)</h3>
<ul>
<li>No console window (runs silently in background)</li>
<li>Timeline Bars app icon</li>
<li>MatAnyone2 AI Video Matting support</li>
</ul>Sportingertag:github.com,2008:Repository/1127458791/native-helper-v0.3.32026-03-16T15:33:09ZNative Helper v0.3.3<h2>MasterSelects Native Helper v0.3.3</h2>
<h3>Changes from v0.3.2</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>No more console window</strong> — runs silently in the background (system tray only)</li>
<li><strong>New app icon</strong> — Timeline Bars design matching MasterSelects branding</li>
<li>MatAnyone2 AI Video Matting support (setup, model download, inference)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Downloads</h3>
<ul>
<li>Windows x64 (MSI): auto-updates from v0.3.1/v0.3.2</li>
<li>Windows x64 (ZIP): manual install</li>
</ul>Sportinger