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January 15, 2026

v2.5.0 — AI Designer, New Themes, 40+ Widgets

The biggest release yet. AI-powered MCP integration for natural language UI generation, 40 new widgets, template marketplace, and performance improvements across all components.

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November 20, 2025

v2.4.0 — DataTable Pro, Animation System, MCP Tools

Introducing DataTable Pro with virtual scrolling, a new animation engine, and the MCP toolset for Claude Code integration. Plus 20 new widget components.

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September 5, 2025

v2.3.0 — JsonStyles 2.0, Template System

JsonStyles 2.0 with design tokens and CSS-like syntax. New template system for rapid project scaffolding. Enhanced dark theme engine.

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July 12, 2025

Getting Started with Custom Widgets in 5 Minutes

A quick-start guide to installing Custom Widgets, creating your first styled window, and exploring the widget library. Perfect for new users.

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June 8, 2025

Building Your First Qt Dashboard

Step-by-step tutorial on building a professional analytics dashboard with Custom Widgets widgets, charts, and data tables.

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April 22, 2025

Migrating from PyQt5 to PySide6 with Custom Widgets

A practical guide to migrating your existing PyQt5 applications to PySide6 using Custom Widgets for a modern, maintainable UI layer.

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