Changelog
Built in the open since April 2026. Designer beta is running now.
Public v1.0.0 launch is still ahead.
Trial countdown fix
Your trial days now count down correctly. GridMe identifies your computer from its hardware, and that identity used to shift when your network adapters changed — so the trial could quietly restart instead of running out.
- +Trial days count down reliably from the first launch to the last
- +Device identity no longer drifts when AirDrop wakes, a VPN connects, or macOS rotates its private Wi-Fi address
- +Same fix on Windows for WSL, VMware, VirtualBox, Bluetooth tethering, and randomized Wi-Fi addresses
- +Panel reports its real version on your account's device list
Designer beta
Real-world testing with invited identity designers before public launch. Billing, device activation, and feedback loops are live for beta participants only.
- +Invite-only access for selected designers and studios
- +Account license keys and device sync on gridme.in
- +In-panel bug reports and email support for beta feedback
- +Production build path — public launch still ahead
Pre-beta hardening
Extension ID rename, field-help tooltips, color picker refresh, and release build hardening ahead of designer beta.
- +Extension bundle ID standardized to in.gridme.panel
- +Field-help tooltips across Foundation and Construction controls
- +Refined color picker styling for dark panel UI
- +JavaScript obfuscation in release builds
Live preview
Controls regenerate output as you adjust sliders so you can iterate without hammering Generate.
- +Live preview on Foundation and Pro stages (when licensed)
- +Preview respects tab locks during trial and Pro
- +Smoother debounce on slider-driven regeneration
Construction refinements
Construction line clustering, handle opacity logic, and UI branding aligned with the four-stage workflow.
- +Consolidated construction line sensitivity and dash controls
- +Asymmetric handle highlighting with configurable threshold
- +Canvas mode reset when selection changes
Freemium model
Foundation stays free forever. New installs get a 7-day trial of Construction, Clearspace, and Present.
- +Free tier: all seven Foundation grid types
- +7-day automatic trial for Pro stages on first launch
- +License gate re-enabled for paid activation path
Release pipeline
ZXP packaging, GitHub release script, and macOS Gatekeeper install docs so beta testers could install without debug mode hacks.
- +Single unsigned/signed ZXP output from build.js
- +GitHub Releases upload script for one cross-platform asset
- +CSXS 14 compatibility notes and install README
Dark panel UI
Full visual pass on the docked panel: typography, spacing, and component styling for long sessions in Illustrator.
- +Dark-theme panel chrome and tab navigation
- +Construction accordion layout and status bar polish
- +Improved error and success messaging in the status bar
Present: Color Code
Third Present tool joins Color Variations and Size Guide: swatch labels in HEX, RGB, and CMYK.
- +Color Code generator with nine-cell label placement
- +Auto light/dark text contrast on swatches
- +External SVG logo assets in panel chrome
Installers for Mac and Windows
One-click install scripts that copy the panel into CEP extensions and enable debug mode when needed.
- +install-gridme.command for macOS
- +install-gridme.bat for Windows
- +Executable permissions and path detection
Clearspace and Color Variations
Clearspace ghost-copy zones and a four-up color variation sheet land in the panel.
- +Clearspace with half-height default rule and multi-zone mode
- +Color Variations: 2×2, row, and column layouts on dedicated artboard
- +Dimension labels and marker styling controls
Construction tab
Stage 02 ships with anchors, handles, construction lines, and canvas preview modes.
- +Anchor and handle overlays with shape and color controls
- +Horizontal, vertical, and straight construction lines with clustering
- +Original, gray fill, and outline canvas modes
Radial, modular, and hex grids
Foundation expands beyond square and isometric into structural grids for round and modular marks.
- +Radial grid with ring spacing and angular divisions
- +Modular column/row grid with gutters and margins
- +Hexagonal grid with flat-top and pointy-top orientation
Size Guide and core panel
First usable panel: Foundation grids plus Present Size Guide ladder for minimum-size documentation.
- +Square, isometric, golden ratio, and dot Foundation types
- +Size Guide with configurable px steps and MIN marker
- +Locked GridMe layers and Clear All workflow
Project kickoff
GridMe panel scaffold in Adobe CEP: host bridge, tab shell, and offline dev licensing for rapid iteration.
- +CEP manifest and CSInterface bridge
- +Four-tab shell: Foundation, Construction, Clearspace, Present
- +Host script pipeline for evalScript generation
You've reached the beginning of the GridMe journey.