# **Request+ v1.1.1 — Kick Chat Goes Live!**

Big update today — **Kick chat support is fully live**!
Plus, we’ve added telemetry for diagnostics and made some important UI improvements.

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### **Full Kick Chat Support**
- Chat integration is now **fully functional**: send and receive messages directly through Request+.
- Moderation commands like `!skip` and `!queue` now work in Kick chat.
- Overlay and queue updates sync in real time with chat actions.
- Token refresh and reconnection logic ensures Kick sessions stay active.
- Twitch + Kick login now share the same seamless backend authentication.

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### **Telemetry & Analytics**
- Lightweight, **anonymous telemetry system** added to help improve stability.
- Toggle telemetry on/off anytime in Settings.
- Only anonymous usage metrics are collected — no personal data.

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### **UI & Layout Updates**
- Default window size updated to **600×1000** for better scaling.
- Layout adjustments for multi-platform login buttons.

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### **Developer Notes**
This release officially introduces **multi-platform login and chat support**.
Telemetry will help us identify bugs faster and optimize future updates.

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### **Coming Next**
- Mobile version of Request+ for **iOS & Android**
- Overlay customization options
- Stream alerts & notification sounds
- Backend improvements for smoother real-time queue sync

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**Download v1.1.1 now:** [https://requestplus.xyz/downloads](https://requestplus.xyz/downloads)
**Need help?** Join the [Discord community](https://discord.gg/gXDFGAhvNY) or check the [docs](https://requestplus.xyz/docs)

Feature Update — Version 1.1.0​


✨ Added​


Kick Login Support (Early Access / Hidden)


  • Introduced initial Kick login support, laying the groundwork for future multi-platform chat functionality.
  • Currently hidden in the UI until chat commands and event hooks are fully implemented.
  • Backend authentication logic is ready and tested for internal use.



Changed​


Unified Authentication Management​


  • API & Auth Managers Updated: Both now handle Twitch and Kick logins in a unified structure for easier expansion.
  • Dual-Login Handling: The main file now supports detecting and authenticating either platform automatically.
  • Improved Success Page: Now clearly displays which account (Twitch or Kick) was successfully linked.
  • Enhanced Error Page: Updated error reporting to include Twitch-specific errors for clearer debugging and user visibility.



New Focus: Mobile Development​


The next development cycle will focus on delivering a mobile-optimized UI for iOS and Android.


  • Mobile Dashboard: Manage requests, queues, and moderation directly from your phone.
  • Touch-Friendly Interface: Redesigned for compact displays and fast navigation.
  • Cross-Sync: Real-time data syncing with your desktop Request+ instance.



Developer Notes​


  • This release continues the groundwork for multi-platform integration.
  • Expect chat functionality for Kick and full mobile prototypes in upcoming builds.



Download the latest version: requestplus.xyz/downloads
Need help? Join the Discord community or check the documentation

Request+ v1.0.6​

Bug Fixes & Stability Patch​

Spotify Request Queue Behavior Restored​

Fixed a regression where the Spotify request queue stopped adding songs properly due to missing behavior code.

  • Queue Handling Restored: Song requests once again add to the active Spotify session as expected.
  • Real-Time Sync: Overlay and chat request queue now update live when songs are added.
  • Stability Check: Improved error handling to prevent similar logic breaks in future updates.

️ Local File Artwork Loading Fix​

Resolved an issue causing artwork for local files to fail loading due to improper variable handling.

  • Fixed Variable Scope: Local tracks now correctly fetch and display album art.
  • Improved Fallback Behavior: Missing or invalid images now revert to a default thumbnail instead of breaking the overlay.
  • Smarter Caching: Enhanced caching logic for local media metadata.

⚙️ Internal Improvements​

  • Minor code cleanup and organization for future media module updates.
  • Prepared for upcoming cross-platform compatibility updates.

Coming Next​

  • YouTube Music (Pear Desktop) playback refinements
  • Streamer-side queue controls and skip moderation
  • Overlay theme customization options
  • Song request analytics and queue metrics dashboard

Download the latest version: requestplus.xyz/downloads
Need help? Join the Discord community or visit the documentation
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