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  1 | # 🥳 Stepwise v2.2.5 – Release Notes
  2 | 
  3 | Welcome to **Stepwise v2.2.5**!  
  4 | We're thrilled to introduce several new features, improvements, and fixes based on user feedback and months of iteration. This release represents a huge leap forward in flexibility, polish, and power for automating your daily workflows.
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  7 | 
  8 | ## 🆕 What's New
  9 | 
 10 | ### 💻 Use Stepwise on up to 3 Devices
 11 | You can now install and use Stepwise across **three separate devices** under a single account.  
 12 | This is a better compromise for individual users who want flexibility to automate across a laptop, desktop, or work machine — without needing a team or enterprise license.  
 13 | 🛠 _Coming soon_: cross-device syncing of workflows and preferences.
 14 | 
 15 | ### ⏳ 30-Day Trial System
 16 | New users receive a **30-day trial** of Stepwise Premium with access to:
 17 | 
 18 | - Unlimited workflows
 19 | - The workflow recorder
 20 | - Advanced shortcuts
 21 | - No credit card required
 22 | 
 23 | Our trial detection logic also ensures fair usage across devices.
 24 | 
 25 | ### 🔴 Automatic Workflow Recorder
 26 | Create workflows by example — just hit record and perform your tasks. Stepwise will generate the workflow in real-time.  
 27 | Perfect for users who want automation without the drag-and-drop editor.
 28 | 
 29 | ### 🧠 Smart Features in Development
 30 | This update lays groundwork for upcoming AI-powered tools:
 31 | 
 32 | - Natural language → automation translation
 33 | - Automation suggestions based on repeated activity
 34 | 
 35 | 📣 _Stay tuned — these are coming soon to premium users._
 36 | 
 37 | ### ⚙️ Settings Menu Overhaul
 38 | The new **Settings Menu** gives you full control over:
 39 | 
 40 | - Global shortcut toggle
 41 | - Implicit wait timing between steps
 42 | - Hotkey/hotstring detection during recording
 43 | - Raw AutoHotkey code widget toggle
 44 | - Delete all workflows (wipe)
 45 | - _Coming soon_: Gaming Mode, Sound FX on widget drop
 46 | 
 47 | ### ▶️ Animated Workflow/Recorder Icon
 48 | A sleek animated icon now appears when workflows are running or being recorded.  
 49 | Easily track background automations at a glance.
 50 | 
 51 | ### ⛔ Abort Workflows Instantly (Shift + Esc)
 52 | Press `Shift + Esc` to immediately stop:
 53 | 
 54 | - Any running workflow
 55 | - Active workflow recording
 56 | 
 57 | Useful in emergencies or testing scenarios.
 58 | 
 59 | ### 🖱️ Multidrag Widgets (Shift + Click)
 60 | You can now select and move **multiple widgets** at once in the editor using `Shift + Click`.  
 61 | Massively improves productivity and layout control.
 62 | 
 63 | ### 🤖 Raw AutoHotkey Code Support (Advanced Users)
 64 | Insert **raw AutoHotkey code** as part of your workflows for full scripting power.  
 65 | Stepwise passes it through without formatting or interference.
 66 | 
 67 | ---
 68 | 
 69 | ## 📦 Download
 70 | 
 71 | - [🔧 Installer (Stepwise.Setup.exe)](https://github.com/stepwiseapp/download/releases/latest/download/Stepwise.Setup.exe)  
 72 | - [📦 Portable (Stepwise.zip)](https://github.com/stepwiseapp/download/releases/latest/download/Stepwise.zip)
 73 | 
 74 | ---
 75 | 
 76 | ## 📚 Previous Version – Stepwise v2.2.4
 77 | 
 78 | <details>
 79 | <summary>Click to expand changelog for v2.0.1</summary>
 80 | 
 81 | ### 🔤 Hotstring Shortcuts
 82 | - Workflows can now be triggered using hotstrings
 83 | - Ex: typing `asap` → expands to "as soon as possible"
 84 | 
 85 | ### 👤 User Authentication + First Launch
 86 | - Google Sign-in enabled
 87 | - Confetti animation on first login 🎉
 88 | 
 89 | ### 🪟 Open Existing Window Widget Revamp
 90 | - Fully redesigned for cross-Windows compatibility
 91 | 
 92 | ### ⚙️ Misc Improvements
 93 | - Live-updating tray context menu
 94 | - New “write today’s date” widget
 95 | - Abort key (Shift + Esc)
 96 | - “About” screen via start menu
 97 | - Create Text Shortcut modal
 98 | 
 99 | ### 🐛 Bug Fixes
100 | - Crashes when deleting current workflow
101 | - Crash in “Open Existing Window” fixed by better dropdown
102 | - Crash in “Wait for Existing Window” fixed similarly
103 | - Crashes now logged to our database
104 | - Write-prompt widget supports longer prompts
105 | 
106 | </details>
107 | 
108 | ---
109 | 
110 | ## 📣 Stay Connected
111 | 
112 | - 🌐 [Stepwise Forum](https://www.hellostepwise.com/forums) – Ask questions, share automations, and connect with other users
113 | - 💻 [GitHub](https://github.com/stepwiseapp) – Track development, submit issues, and follow updates
114 | - 🔎 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellostepwise) – Check us out on LinkedIn!
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