v3.1.0

Hotfix: Startup Issue Resolved

Fixed an issue causing the Perplexity Search screen to remain gray on launch for some users.

package.json

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 {
   "name": "perplexity-ai-app",
   "productName": "Perplexity AI",
-  "version": "3.0.0",
+  "version": "3.1.0",
   "description": "Perplexity AI desktop application by inulute.",
   "main": "main.js",
   "scripts": {

release_notes/v3.1.0.md

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+## Hotfix: Startup Issue Resolved
+- Fixed an issue causing the Perplexity Search screen to remain gray on launch for some users. A clean install is now recommended to ensure smooth functionality on first launch.
+
+---
+
+**Codebase Overhaul**
+- Rebuilt from scratch for improved speed, stability, and efficiency, resulting in faster load times and smoother interactions.
+
+**Unified Interface**
+- All tools are now accessible within a single, cohesive interface, allowing seamless data retention when switching between AI modes.
+
+**Sidebar Navigation**
+- Updated sidebar design with a streamlined, icon-only layout for quick access to all features.
+
+**Settings Section**
+- Added the ability to set a default AI tool, removing the need to select an AI tool at each launch.
+- Enabled shortcut customization and other personalization options.
+
+**Customizable Shortcuts**
+- Configurable shortcuts for essential actions, including switching AI modes, minimizing, restoring, sending to tray, and reloading the app.
+
+**Update Notifications**
+- Redesigned update dialog that fetches release notes from GitHub and displays them in markdown for better readability.
+
+**Accidental Close Protection**
+- Added a confirmation prompt to prevent accidental closure when work is in progress.
+
+**Streamlined User Experience**
+- Removed repetitive sign-up and sign-in prompts for a smoother experience.
+
+**External Link Handling**
+- External links now open in your default browser to keep the in-app experience focused.
+
+**Usability Improvements**
+- Visual enhancements and minor UI tweaks for easier navigation and a cleaner look.
+
+---
+
+**Upgrade now to experience the optimized and more reliable Perplexity AI v3.1.0!**