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GemShell v0.0.5 - 95% Faster Loading! ⚡
Posted October 30, 2025 by l0om
#devlog #update #performance #cross-plattform #tools #gemshell
What's New in v0.0.5
Lightning-Fast Loading
Your games now load 80-95% faster after the first run thanks to Service Worker integration!
- Full offline support - play without internet
- Automatic caching - instant startup
Bug Fixes
- Fixed build progress percentages (no more 37.688235294117646%)
- Cleaner build logs
Improvements
- Asset Compression and Code Minifier is safe but much more aggressive
Version History
v0.0.4 - Service Worker Foundation
- Service Worker for offline gaming
- Seamless updates
v0.0.3 - Pro Features & Polish
New Features
- Custom App Icons (1024x1024 PNG)
- Fullscreen Toggle (CMD+F / F11)
- Performance Mode (144+ FPS, V-Sync off)
- Persistent Settings
- FPS calculating with delta instead seconds for FPS-Graph
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Windows builds not working
- Fixed Linux/Debian binary
- macOS Code Signing (instant startup)
- Fixed Phaser 3 keyboard input
- Fixed localStorage data loss on title changes
- Removed system beep sounds
- Fixed size estimations
Cross-Platform
- macOS notarization support
- Universal keyboard handling
- Stable port system (Save/Load Data)
v0.0.2 - Compression & Optimization
New Features
- Asset Compression (15-25% smaller)
- Code Minification (HTML 50-70%, CSS 50-70%, JS 25-40%)
- Duplicate Asset Detection
- Preload Critical Assets (30-50% faster start)
- Remove Console Logs
Improvements
- itch.io Butler integration
- x64 builds only (better stability)
Bug Fixes
- Fixed macOS duplicate .app bundles
- Transparent wrapper background
v0.0.1 - Initial Release
Core Features
- Universal HTML5 game wrapper
- Multi-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Customizable window settings
- Single-file executables
- Build export for all platforms
- Developer tools with FPS graph
Game Engine Support
GDevelop, Phaser 3, Kaplay, Construct, Three.js, PixiJS, LittleJS, and more!
Download GemShell Now
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Lite Version: Free Demo
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Files
GemShell Lite (Windows) 89 MB
Version 0.0.5.0
GemShell Lite (Mac) 53 MB
Version 0.0.5.0
GemShell Lite (Linux) 86 MB
Version 0.0.5.0
GemShell (Windows) 89 MB
Version 0.0.5.0
GemShell (Mac) 53 MB
Version 0.0.5.0
GemShell (Linux) 86 MB
Version 0.0.5.0