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+# Changelog
+
+All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
+
+The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
+and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
+
+## [0.1.0] - Initial Release
+
+### Added
+- **Core Architecture**: Full transition to Tauri v2 with React front-end.
+- **Subsonic API Integration**: Complete support for browsing albums, artists, playlists, and fetching streams.
+- **Theming System**: Implementation of the Catppuccin Mocha (Dark) and Latte (Light) design systems with dynamic CSS variables.
+- **Internationalization (i18n)**: Multi-language support structure established with English and German translations out of the box.
+- **Player & Queue**: Fully functional persistent queue with drag-and-drop support, repeat modes, and volume state retention.
+- **Live "Now Playing"**: Real-time dropdown to view active streams on the connected server.
+- **Settings & Network**: Dual URL configuration (LAN/External) with ping-testing capabilities.
+- **Full-Screen Player**: Immersive full-screen mode showing massive album art and track metadata.
+- **Continuous Integration**: Automated GitHub Actions to compile native binaries for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
+
+*Initial public release repository setup.*
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+<div align="center">
+  <img src="public/logo.png" alt="Psysonic Logo" width="200"/>
+  <h1>Psysonic</h1>
+  <p><strong>A modern, gorgeous, and blazing fast desktop client for Subsonic API compatible music servers (Navidrome, Gonic, etc.).</strong></p>
+  
+  <p>
+    <a href="https://github.com/Psychotoxical/psysonic/releases/latest"><img alt="Latest Release" src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/Psychotoxical/psysonic?style=flat-square&color=8839ef"></a>
+    <a href="https://github.com/Psychotoxical/psysonic/blob/main/LICENSE"><img alt="License" src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/Psychotoxical/psysonic?style=flat-square&color=cba6f7"></a>
+    <a href="https://tauri.app/"><img alt="Built with Tauri" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Built%20with-Tauri-242938?style=flat-square&logo=tauri"></a>
+  </p>
+</div>
+
+---
+
+Psysonic is a beautiful desktop music player built completely from the ground up for the modern era. Utilizing **Tauri v2** and **React**, it offers a native-feeling, lightweight, and incredibly fast experience with a stunning UI inspired by the [Catppuccin](https://github.com/catppuccin/catppuccin) aesthetic. 
+
+Designed specifically for users hosting their own music via Navidrome or other Subsonic API servers, Psysonic aims to be the best way to interact with your personal library.
+
+## ✨ Features
+
+- 🎨 **Gorgeous UI**: Deeply integrated Catppuccin themes (Mocha & Latte) with smooth glassmorphism effects and micro-animations.
+- ⚡ **Blazing Fast**: Built with Rust & Tauri, resulting in minimal RAM usage compared to typical Electron apps.
+- 🌍 **Internationalization (i18n)**: Fully translated into English and German, with the architecture built to easily support more languages.
+- 📻 **Live "Now Playing"**: See what other users on your server are currently listening to in real-time.
+- 🎵 **Last.fm Scrobbling**: Full integration for scrobbling your tracks via the Navidrome server.
+- 💾 **Local Caching**: Fast loading times with customizable image caching thresholds.
+- 💿 **Album & Artist Views**: Beautiful grid displays and detailed artist pages with related albums.
+- 🎛️ **Queue Management**: Drag & drop support, playlist saving, and loading directly built into the queue.
+- 🖥️ **Cross-Platform**: Available natively for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
+
+## 📥 Installation
+
+Navigate to the [Releases](https://github.com/Psychotoxical/psysonic/releases) page and download the installer for your operating system.
+
+- **Windows**: `.exe` or `.msi`
+- **macOS**: `.dmg`
+- **Linux**: `.AppImage` or `.deb`
+
+## 🚀 Getting Started
+
+1. Download and install Psysonic.
+2. Open the app and enter your Subsonic/Navidrome server details (URL, Username, Password).
+3. If applicable, you can provide both an external URL and a local LAN IP. Psysonic allows you to quickly toggle between them in the Settings.
+4. Enjoy your music!
+
+## 🛠️ Development
+
+If you want to build Psysonic from source or contribute to the project:
+
+### Prerequisites
+- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (v18+)
+- [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/)
+- OS-specific build dependencies for Tauri (see the [Tauri prerequisites guide](https://tauri.app/v1/guides/getting-started/prerequisites)).
+
+### Setup
+
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/Psychotoxical/psysonic.git
+cd psysonic
+
+# Install node dependencies
+npm install
+
+# Run in development mode
+npm run tauri:dev
+
+# Build for production
+npm run tauri:build
+```
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+Contributions are completely welcome! Whether it is translating the app into a new language, fixing a bug, or proposing a new feature.
+
+1. Fork the Project
+2. Create your Feature Branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
+3. Commit your Changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)
+4. Push to the Branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)
+5. Open a Pull Request
+
+## 📄 License
+
+Distributed under the MIT License. See `LICENSE` for more information.