ItemWorth v1.2.0 — Mobile Backup and Restore Access

ItemWorth v1.2.0 — Mobile Backup and Restore Access

This release improves access to ItemWorth’s full-fidelity JSON backup and restore workflows, particularly on mobile devices and when the inventory is empty.

Improved

• Kept the full JSON Backup control visible at all supported viewport widths
• Added Restore from backup to the existing empty-inventory panel
• Preserved Import in the populated inventory toolbar
• Kept empty-state Restore and toolbar Import mutually exclusive
• Improved file-picker cancellation and focus restoration
• Corrected initial dialog focus for duplicate-only imports
• Preserved visible text labels and accessible mobile touch targets
• Removed the former Backup visibility discontinuity between 600 and 601 CSS pixels

Data compatibility

This release does not change:

• Inventory storage keys
• Item IDs or schema
• Photos or tags
• JSON backup format
• Bare-array import compatibility
• Merge-by-ID behavior
• Duplicate skipping
• CSV export behavior
• PWA scope or launch path
• Service-worker strategy

Verification

Verified on the live deployment:

• Mobile Backup visibility
• JSON Backup download
• Empty-state Restore from backup
• Android file-picker cancellation
• Successful empty-inventory restoration
• Duplicate-only import handling
• Installed-PWA offline Backup and Import
• Inventory persistence after restoration

Live App

https://offgrid-apps.github.io/ItemWorth/

ItemWorth v1.1.1 — Browser Storage Availability Fix

ItemWorth v1.1.1 — Browser Storage Availability Fix

This maintenance release resolves a production startup defect discovered through real-user testing.

Fixed

• Prevented a blank white screen when browser storage is blocked or unavailable
• Added a pre-start browser-storage availability check
• Added an accessible recovery screen with clear Chrome Android instructions
• Protected welcome and install-preference storage operations
• Replaced unreliable same-document recovery with a full-document Reload ItemWorth action
• Preserved existing inventory, backups, PWA configuration, and offline behavior

Live-device verification

Verified on:

• Moto G 5G (2024)
• Android 15
• Chrome 149.0.7827.200

Confirmed:

• Blocked storage displays the recovery screen instead of a blank page
• Reloading while storage remains blocked safely returns to the recovery screen
• Reloading after storage is allowed starts ItemWorth normally
• Existing inventory remains intact
• Installed-PWA recovery works
• Installed PWA continues to work offline

Compatibility

This release does not change:

• Inventory storage key
• Item schema
• JSON backup or import formats
• CSV export behavior
• PWA scope or launch path
• Service-worker strategy

Live App

https://offgrid-apps.github.io/ItemWorth/

ItemWorth v1.1.0 – Public Feedback and Support

ItemWorth v1.1.0 – Public Feedback and Support

ItemWorth v1.1.0 improves the public support experience and makes it easier for users to report problems or suggest thoughtful improvements.

What’s New

• Added a structured GitHub bug-report form
• Added a structured feature-request form
• Added diagnostic fields for installation, PWA, offline, browser, and persistence issues
• Added prominent privacy guidance for public issue submissions
• Added Feedback and Support documentation to the README
• Added live-app, repository, bug-report, and feature-request links to the About page
• Disabled unstructured blank issues for public users
• Updated project documentation and release history

Privacy

Users are reminded not to include JSON backup files, serial numbers, receipts, private photos, exact storage locations, or other sensitive inventory information in public reports.

Verification

• Production build completed successfully
• PWA and service-worker build completed successfully
• GitHub Pages deployment verified
• Issue forms verified
• Online and offline navigation verified
• Existing inventory and backup compatibility preserved

Live App

https://offgrid-apps.github.io/ItemWorth/

Release: v1.1.0

ItemWorth v1.0.1 – GitHub Pages and Offline Installation Fix

ItemWorth v1.0.1 – GitHub Pages & Offline Installation Improvements

This maintenance release focuses on improving the deployment experience for ItemWorth and ensuring the installed Progressive Web App (PWA) works reliably when hosted on GitHub Pages.

What's Improved

• Added automated deployment to GitHub Pages using GitHub Actions.

• Corrected the PWA launch configuration for GitHub Pages deployments.

• Resolved an issue that could cause the installed app to display a GitHub 404 page or an offline browser screen when launched without an internet connection.

• Verified that newly installed versions of ItemWorth launch and function correctly while offline.

Verification

• The following checks were completed before this release:

• Successful production build

• Successful PWA and service worker build

• Successful GitHub Pages deployment

• Live website verified

• Installed PWA launch verified

• Offline functionality verified

• Existing inventory data and application functionality confirmed to remain fully compatible

Additional fixes

• Corrected navigation links for the About, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use pages when hosted on GitHub Pages.
• Fixed "Back to ItemWorth" links so they return to the application correctly both online and offline.
• Verified all public pages now function correctly within the installed PWA.

Live App

https://offgrid-apps.github.io/ItemWorth/

This update improves the installation and deployment experience while continuing to support the project's offline-first and privacy-first design philosophy.

Release: v1.0.1

ItemWorth v1.0.0 – Initial Stable Release

ItemWorth v1.0.0 – Initial Stable Release

I'm excited to announce the first stable release of ItemWorth.

ItemWorth is an offline-first Progressive Web App designed to help you organize, document, and estimate the value of your personal belongings. All data is stored locally on your device—there are no accounts to create, no cloud services to configure, and no external APIs. Your inventory stays private, secure, and available even when you're offline.

What's Included

• Offline-first Progressive Web App (PWA)
• Privacy-first, local-only data storage
• No backend, cloud services, user accounts, or external APIs
• Mobile-first responsive design
• Add, edit, and delete inventory items
• Categories, tags, condition, serial numbers, purchase dates, locations, notes, and photos
• Dashboard with inventory totals and estimated value
• CSV export for inventory data
• Installable with full offline functionality
• Improved storage reliability and error handling
• Accessibility improvements, including enhanced text contrast

Verification

This release has been thoroughly tested to help ensure a reliable and stable experience.

• Production build completed successfully
• PWA and service worker build completed successfully
• Existing inventories remain fully compatible
• Add, edit, and delete operations verified
• CSV export verified
• Offline functionality verified using the installed PWA
• About, Privacy, and Terms pages reviewed after final updates

Looking Ahead

This release establishes a solid foundation for future development. Upcoming releases will focus on thoughtful improvements, usability enhancements, and new features while maintaining ItemWorth's offline-first and privacy-first philosophy.

This is my first published application, and building it has been an incredible learning experience. I'm proud to share Version 1.0.0 and look forward to continuing to improve it based on real-world use and feedback.

Thank you for your support, and I hope ItemWorth proves to be a useful tool for you.

— Dani Terry
OffGrid Apps

Release: v1.0.0
itemworth-v1.0.0-source.zip