Changelog

Signup improvements

by avayyou01 (avayyou01)

We've enhanced the signup experience with better security and usability features.

• Set your password during signup — it's now part of the basic signup steps with a minimum of 8 characters
• Region/state field is now always visible during signup, with a dropdown for US locations and free-text entry for other countries
• Added Discord to the list of social platforms you can connect, along with platform logos displayed for each option

Improved Onboarding Experience

by avayyou01 (avayyou01)

We've refined the sign-up flow for both new students and returning users to make getting started smoother and more intuitive.

• Invited students now see a proper welcome screen on their first visit
• Phone numbers are now optional during student sign-up
• Better support for finding and connecting accounts across small towns

Fixed email verification and accessibility issues

by avayyou01 (avayyou01), Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Resolved problems with verification emails failing silently and improved light mode appearance across dialogs and menus.

• Verification code emails now send reliably
• Light mode dialogs and menus now display correctly

Improved onboarding flow for families

by avayyou01 (avayyou01), Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Streamlined the account setup process so parents complete onboarding first, then invite students to join. Fixed several issues that caused the wizard to disappear mid-session or allow duplicate accounts.

• Parents now complete their own setup before inviting students
• Prevented duplicate account creation when inviting students
• Fixed issue where onboarding could disappear partway through

Fixed Light Mode Display Issues

by avayyou01 (avayyou01)

We've fixed a visual issue where the app's interface remained dark even when light mode was enabled. The app chrome (sidebars, toolbars, and dialogs) now properly switches to light colors.

• Interface elements now correctly display in light mode
• Theme toggle in your account settings now works as expected

Identity Verification Now Required During Sign-Up

by avayyou01 (avayyou01)

We've made identity verification a mandatory step in the sign-up process to ensure account security. You can no longer skip this step—verification must be completed before you can proceed.

• Choose your verification method explicitly during sign-up
• The sign-up wizard won't let you continue until verification is complete

Streamlined account setup with step-by-step wizard

by avayyou01 (avayyou01)

Signing up is now broken into clear, manageable pages instead of one long form. Each step—verification, role selection, and profile info—appears on its own page with Continue and Skip options for a smoother onboarding experience.

• Family verification happens first via your student's OHS email
• Role selection (parent, guardian, or student) is its own dedicated step
• Skip options let you complete setup later if needed

Alumni access paused—signup limited to current families

by avayyou01 (avayyou01)

We've temporarily paused new alumni signups to focus on current students and their parents and guardians. Existing alumni accounts remain accessible.

• Alumni signup option has been removed
• Current students and parents/guardians can sign up normally

Phone number formatting and signup improvements

by avayyou01 (avayyou01)

Phone numbers now format automatically as you type, with better support for international formats. Signup forms are also more consistent across different user roles.

• Phone numbers format themselves on blur for a cleaner experience
• Added support for China's mobile number format (3-4-4 grouping)
• Helper text appears only when the country is unknown

Security Fix: Family Sharing Authorization

by avayyou01 (avayyou01)

Fixed a security issue where family members could incorrectly approve requests to merge into their own family, or bypass checks on requests not sent to them.

• Family members can no longer approve merge requests using someone else's request ID
• Request authorization now properly validates against the recipient's family

Light mode option

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

We've added a light mode toggle to make GoPixel easier to read for everyone. The toggle is prominently displayed on the landing page and in the sidebar.

Minor fixes and tweaks

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

A batch of small fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements.

Improved phone number support and profile sharing

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

We've made several improvements based on student feedback to make profiles clearer and easier to use.

• Phone numbers now work with international formats, automatically recognizing numbers from any country
• Profile visibility settings now use clearer language tailored to whether you're a student or parent
• Family link requests now show full names to avoid confusion

Safety and Signup Improvements

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

We've added content filtering, enforced our terms of service during signup, and fixed critical issues that were blocking student access and signup verification.

• Terms of service checkbox now properly enables the signup button when accepted
• Fixed a bug that prevented students from completing the signup process
• Added safeguards to protect the community from spam and inappropriate content

Improved Family Account Linking

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Students and parents can now link existing accounts more easily, and parents receive email notifications when invited to join a family.

• Students can connect with parents who already have GoPixel accounts without sending an invite
• Anyone can link additional parent or student accounts anytime from the Family tab
• Parents now receive email notifications when invited to link accounts

Fixed Sign-Up Verification Issue

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Resolved a problem that prevented some parents from completing sign-up due to overly strict browser verification checks.

• Parents no longer encounter false "browser verification" blocks during sign-up
• Added detailed logging to help us identify and prevent similar issues in the future

Fixed login issue

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Resolved a problem that was preventing users from logging in to their accounts.

Simplified signup process

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

We've streamlined account creation to focus on the essentials. You now only need to provide your role, name, email, and phone number to sign up—everything else can be completed in your profile afterward.

• Removed optional fields like location, interests, and affiliation questions from signup
• Profile completion nudge guides you through adding remaining information at your own pace

Calendar and Navigation Improvements

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Reorganized the main navigation menu and clarified how OHS events and closures are displayed on the calendar. School holidays and breaks are now properly labeled as closures rather than events.

• Reordered navigation menu for better organization
• Holidays and breaks now correctly marked as school closures
• Clarified event categorization based on parent feedback

Improved Signup Experience

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Fixed duplicate questions and clearer messaging during account creation. Students and alumni will no longer be asked the same information twice, and you'll see better feedback if something goes wrong.

• Removed duplicate affiliation questions for students and alumni
• Added clearer error messages when signup information fails to save
• Optional WeChat ID field for parents to share contact information

WeChat and Profile Updates

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Added WeChat ID display in profiles and improved privacy controls. You can now see stored WeChat IDs and choose to keep them private, just like phone numbers.

• WeChat ID now appears in user profiles
• Separate privacy toggle for WeChat information
• Fixed display issues when viewing profile information

Fixed sign-in issues for Parents portal

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Resolved a technical issue that was causing the Parents portal sign-in to fail. Sign-in should now work smoothly for all users.

Improved AI-Assisted Profile Experience

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

We've redesigned how AI helps build profiles, making it clearer that you control the final result. The profile editor is now simpler and more streamlined.

• AI suggestions are now framed as helpful proposals that you review and approve
• Bio and expertise information now flow together in one unified section instead of separate boxes
• Cleaner, less prominent labeling for AI-assisted content

GoPixel rebrand and alumni support

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

We've rebranded Pixel Parents to GoPixel across the platform, and added full support for alumni members to connect with the community.

• New alumni member type with dedicated signup and directory features
• Updated branding throughout the app and website
• Community landing page to welcome all member types

Enhanced Safety for Student Privacy

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Student contact information is now better protected. A student's email address remains hidden from the community until a parent verifies the student is 16 or older.

• Parent verification happens via a simple checkbox during signup
• Until verified, the community sees the parent's contact information instead

Improved City Search on Signup

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Finding and entering your city is now faster and more reliable, with autocomplete suggestions that work for cities worldwide.

• Search works offline with no external service delays
• Covers over 1,000 cities globally

Better Interest Matching and Resource Connections

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

We've improved how shared interests are discovered and added the ability to link resource boards to external group chats like WhatsApp.

• Shared interests now match more accurately across the community
• Resource boards can now include links to external chat groups for easier coordination
• Better notifications when you match with others on interests

New Feedback Option

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Share your thoughts about Pixel Parents more easily with a new feedback prompt that appears in the app.

• Non-intrusive prompt appears periodically
• Fully dismissible and respects your preferences

Fixed signup email verification issue

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Improved the signup process to prevent parents from accidentally using their child's email address, which would cause important notifications to go to the wrong inbox.

• Added safeguards during signup to catch incorrect email addresses
• Made it easier to fix email problems if they occur after signup

Fixed signup and co-parent invite issues

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Resolved problems where the 'Add Your Child(ren)' button became unresponsive during signup and co-parent invitations displayed an error message, even when all required information was provided.

• Submit button now responds correctly during account creation
• Co-parent invitations work reliably without unexpected errors

Guided tour now works properly on desktop

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Fixed the guided tour feature to only appear and function on desktop-sized screens where it's fully supported.

• Removed the tour option from mobile devices where it wasn't working

Mobile experience improvements

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

Fixed several issues on mobile devices to improve usability and clarity.

• Top navigation bar now properly accounts for notches and camera cutouts on modern phones
• Community board now shows an 'Active' status by default so boards don't appear empty when matched
• Fixed Resources tab and board card interactions on mobile

Minor fixes and tweaks

by Ansh (a-finance-bro)

A batch of small fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements.

Files, pinning, and editing on boards

Resource boards now take document uploads, let board owners pin the most useful contributions, and let contributors edit or remove their own posts.

• Upload PDFs and documents to a board, not just links.
• Board owners can pin key contributions to the top; anyone can edit or delete their own.
• The whole board card is now clickable, so it is easier to open on any device.

Community resource boards

The Resources tab is now a set of community boards: curated, upvoteable collections of links, files, and notes that stay organized and permanent instead of scrolling away in a chat.

• Start a board on any topic and fill it with links, uploaded files, or written notes.
• Boards are auto-labeled by topic, upvoteable, and followable, and every contribution is credited to whoever shared it.

Sign in with Pixel Parents

A drop-in “Sign in with Pixel Parents” button lets other OHS community tools authenticate parents without rebuilding accounts.

• Published the @pixelparents/auth SDK with a one-line button component.
• OAuth-style flow returns a verified parent identity to partner apps.
• Docs and a copy-paste integration snippet for builders.

AI matcher for family connections

The directory now suggests families to connect with based on shared interests, grade levels, and location.

• Ranks suggestions from profile signals — no manual searching required.
• Explains why each family was suggested.

In-app notifications

A new notification center surfaces connection requests, accepted intros, and updates without leaving the app.

• Unread badge in the top bar.
• Mark-all-as-read and per-item dismissal.

Invite other families

Members can now invite other OHS families with a personal referral link and track who has joined.

• Unique invite links per member.
• A simple view of pending and accepted invites.

Contact details shared on accept

When two families accept a connection, their chosen contact details are exchanged automatically — no copy-pasting.

• Each family controls which details are shared.
• Nothing is revealed until both sides opt in.

Events tab with OHS calendar import

A new Events tab brings the OHS calendar into the app so families can see what’s coming up in one place.

• Imports the official OHS calendar.
• Month grid plus an upcoming-events list.

Privacy Policy, Terms, and report-to-admin

Published a clear Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, and added a one-tap way to report a concern to admins.

• Report dialog available from the footer.
• Plain-language policies written for parents.

Mobile-responsive redesign

The whole app now adapts to phones with a native-feeling shell, including filter sheets and a scrollable month grid.

• Bottom-sheet filters on the directory and events.
• Touch-friendly targets throughout.

Visual overhaul with motion

Refreshed the interface with smooth Framer Motion transitions and a more polished black-and-amber look.

• Subtle animations on cards, dialogs, and navigation.
• Respects reduced-motion preferences.

Geist font and design system

Adopted the Geist typeface and a shared design system for consistent spacing, color, and components.

• One source of truth for buttons, badges, and inputs.
• Crisper typography across every page.

Faster directory

The family directory loads and filters noticeably faster, even with the full community loaded.

• Reduced data sent to the browser.
• Snappier filtering and search.

Hardened file uploads

Fixed an authorization gap so uploaded files (like profile photos) can only be accessed by the people they’re meant for.

• Upload URLs are now properly scoped and verified.
• No action needed — existing files are protected.

Location fields now save and prefill correctly

Fixed an issue where city and state information wasn't being saved to parent profiles. These fields now properly retain entered data and prefill on future visits. Also made child profile edit links more prominent for easier access.

• City and state now save and persist in parent profiles
• Location fields prefill with previously entered information
• Child profile edit links are now more visually prominent

Secret share links for your family profile

Parents can now turn on a private, unguessable link that shows the fields they choose — handy for sharing with specific people. Off by default.

• Per-field control over what is visible
• Disable anytime to instantly revoke access

Easier family profile editing

The thanks-page form now pre-fills what you already submitted (so it never wipes your data) and lets you click a child to edit them.

• Click a child to edit their info
• Edit-mode layout for returning parents

Improved sharing previews for parent profiles

When a parent shares their profile link on social media, the preview now displays the correct image instead of a generic placeholder. This makes shared profiles look more polished and professional.

• Profile links now show the intended preview image when shared on Facebook, Twitter, and other social platforms

Per-child photos and ages

Add photos for each child, and for non-OHS children pick a birth year so their age shows automatically.

• Separate per-child photo uploads
• Auto-calculated age from birth year

Formatted phone numbers in admin

Phone numbers now display in a readable dashed format on the admin parents table.

Admins auto-added as repo collaborators

Promoting someone to admin now invites their GitHub account to the open-source repo automatically (and revokes it on removal).

Stronger privacy protections

Added automated guards that keep personal info (emails, phone numbers, kids names) out of the public open-source repo.

• Commit-time and CI checks
• Contact details kept in private config, not source

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