📢 Release Notes - v1.5.3

✨ New Features

Built-in Twitch Raid Management

The /raid command now includes a live countdown and progress bar, a cancel button, a synchronized Chat Dock banner, and automatic restoration after reconnecting.

Rename Your Loyalty Currency

Your Points currency name is now fully customizable throughout SheevChat, including Points commands, leaderboards, giveaways, reward messages, and the {pointsName} variable.

Open SheevChat in Your Browser

Added an Open in Browser shortcut under Settings → Sources.

🔧 Improvements

Major YouTube API Optimizations

Song requests now rely entirely on yt-dlp, chat handling is more efficient, unnecessary API requests are reduced, and audio-device recovery is improved.

Improved Audio Device Handling

Media playback can now automatically recover when an audio output device is unavailable.

Interface Polish

Standardized expand/collapse arrows throughout the application.

🔄 To receive the update, simply launch SheevChat or right-click the system tray icon and choose _Check for Updates_.