feat: Implement default welcome page for missing web application

- Added a professional HTML welcome page displayed when no web application is configured.
- Enhanced `_load_webapp()` method to support improved path resolution for both development and bundled modes.
- Updated error handling to show the welcome page instead of a bare error message when the webapp file is not found.
- Modified unit tests to verify the welcome page is displayed in error scenarios.

build: Complete Windows and macOS build scripts

- Created `build_windows.py` for building Windows executable and optional MSI installer using PyInstaller.
- Developed `build_macos.sh` for creating macOS application bundle and DMG image.
- Added logging and error handling to build scripts for better user feedback.

docs: Add build and icon requirements documentation

- Created `PHASE_3_BUILD_SUMMARY.md` detailing the build process, results, and next steps.
- Added `resources/icons/README.md` outlining icon requirements and creation guidelines.

chore: Sync remotes script for repository maintenance

- Introduced `sync_remotes.ps1` PowerShell script to fetch updates from origin and upstream remotes.
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# Phase 3: Build & Distribution - Completion Summary
**Status**: ✅ WINDOWS BUILD COMPLETE | ⏳ MACOS PENDING | ⏳ CI/CD PENDING
---
## What Was Implemented
### 1. PyInstaller Specification File
**File**: `build/webdrop_bridge.spec`
- Cross-platform spec supporting Windows and macOS
- Uses `SPECPATH` variable for proper path resolution
- Bundles all dependencies: PySide6, Qt6 libraries, Chromium
- Includes data files: `webapp/`, `resources/`
- Configured for GUI mode (no console window)
- **Status**: ✅ Functional
### 2. Windows Build Script
**File**: `build/scripts/build_windows.py` (315 lines)
- Encapsulated in `WindowsBuilder` class
- Methods:
- `clean()` - Remove previous builds
- `build_executable()` - Run PyInstaller
- `create_msi()` - WiX Toolset integration (optional)
- `sign_executable()` - Code signing (optional)
- CLI Arguments:
- `--msi` - Create MSI installer
- `--sign` - Sign executable
- Unicode emoji support (UTF-8 encoding for Windows console)
- **Status**: ✅ Tested & Working
### 3. macOS Build Script
**File**: `build/scripts/build_macos.sh` (240+ lines)
- Creates .app bundle and DMG image
- Functions:
- `check_prerequisites()` - Verify required tools
- `clean_builds()` - Remove previous builds
- `build_executable()` - PyInstaller compilation
- `create_dmg()` - DMG image generation (professional or fallback)
- `sign_app()` - Code signing support
- `notarize_app()` - Apple notarization support
- Color-coded output for visibility
- Comprehensive error handling
- **Status**: ✅ Implemented (untested - requires macOS)
### 4. Documentation
**File**: `resources/icons/README.md`
- Icon requirements and specifications
- Tools and commands for icon creation
- Design guidelines for both platforms
- **Status**: Reference documentation
---
## Build Results
### Windows Executable (✅ Complete)
```
Build Output Directory: build/dist/windows/
├── WebDropBridge.exe (195.66 MB) - Main executable
└── WebDropBridge/ - Dependency directory
├── PySide6/ (Qt6 libraries)
├── python3.13.zip (Python runtime)
└── [other dependencies]
```
**Characteristics:**
- Standalone executable (no Python installation required on user's machine)
- Includes Chromium WebEngine (explains large file size)
- All dependencies bundled
- GUI application (runs without console window)
- Ready for distribution or MSI packaging
**Verification:**
```bash
# File size
PS> Get-Item "build\dist\windows\WebDropBridge.exe" |
Select-Object Name, @{N='SizeMB';E={[math]::Round($_.Length/1MB,2)}}
# Result: WebDropBridge.exe (195.66 MB)
# Execution test
PS> .\build\dist\windows\WebDropBridge.exe --version
# Exit code: 0 ✅
```
---
## Next Steps
### Immediate (Phase 3 Continuation)
1. **Test Windows Executable Functionality**
```bash
# Run the application
.\build\dist\windows\WebDropBridge.exe
# Verify:
# - Main window opens
# - Web view loads
# - Settings accessible
# - Drag-and-drop works
```
2. **macOS Build Testing** (requires macOS machine)
```bash
bash build/scripts/build_macos.sh
# Should create: build/dist/macos/WebDropBridge.dmg
```
3. **Optional: Create MSI Installer**
```bash
# Install WiX Toolset first
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi
# Output: WebDropBridge-Setup.exe
```
### Deferred Tasks
4. **GitHub Actions CI/CD Pipeline** (`.github/workflows/build.yml`)
- Automated Windows builds on release tag
- macOS builds on release tag
- Checksum generation
- Upload to releases
5. **Code Signing & Notarization**
- Windows: Requires code signing certificate
- macOS: Requires Apple Developer ID and notarization credentials
---
## Configuration Files Added
### For Windows Builds
```python
# build/scripts/build_windows.py
class WindowsBuilder:
def __init__(self, project_root: Path):
self.project_root = project_root
self.build_dir = project_root / "build"
...
```
### For macOS Builds
```bash
# build/scripts/build_macos.sh
PROJECT_ROOT="$(dirname "$(dirname "$( cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd )")")"
APP_NAME="WebDropBridge"
DMG_NAME="WebDropBridge.dmg"
```
### PyInstaller Configuration
```python
# build/webdrop_bridge.spec
SPECPATH = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(spec_file))
project_root = os.path.dirname(SPECPATH)
a = Analysis(
[os.path.join(project_root, 'src/webdrop_bridge/main.py')],
...
datas=[
(os.path.join(project_root, 'webapp'), 'webapp'),
(os.path.join(project_root, 'resources'), 'resources'),
],
)
```
---
## Technical Decisions & Rationale
### 1. PyInstaller Spec File (Not CLI Arguments)
- **Decision**: Use .spec file instead of CLI args
- **Rationale**: Better cross-platform compatibility, easier to maintain, supports complex bundling
- **Result**: Unified spec works for both Windows and macOS
### 2. Separate Build Scripts (Windows Python, macOS Bash)
- **Decision**: Python for Windows, Bash for macOS
- **Rationale**: Windows Python is most portable, macOS scripts integrate better with shell tools
- **Result**: Platform-native experience, easier CI/CD integration
### 3. Large Executable Size (195.66 MB)
- **Expected**: Yes, includes:
- Python runtime (~50 MB)
- PySide6/Qt6 libraries (~80 MB)
- Embedded Chromium browser (~50 MB)
- Application code and resources (~15 MB)
- **Mitigation**: Users get single-file download, no external dependencies
### 4. Cross-Platform Data File Bundling
- **Decision**: Include webapp/ and resources/ in executables
- **Rationale**: Self-contained distribution, no external file dependencies
- **Result**: Users can place executable anywhere, always works
---
## Known Limitations & Future Work
### Windows
- [ ] MSI installer requires WiX Toolset installation on build machine
- [ ] Code signing requires code signing certificate
- [ ] No automatic updater yet (Phase 4.1)
### macOS
- [ ] build_macos.sh script is implemented but untested (no macOS machine in workflow)
- [ ] Code signing requires macOS machine and certificate
- [ ] Notarization requires Apple Developer account
- [ ] Professional DMG requires create-dmg tool installation
### General
- [ ] CI/CD pipeline not yet implemented
- [ ] Auto-update system not yet implemented (Phase 4.1)
- [ ] Icon files not yet created (resources/icons/app.ico, app.icns)
---
## How to Use These Build Scripts
### Quick Start
```bash
# Windows only - build executable
cd "c:\Development\VS Code Projects\webdrop_bridge"
python build/scripts/build_windows.py
# Windows - create MSI (requires WiX)
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi
# macOS only - create .app and DMG
bash build/scripts/build_macos.sh
# macOS - with code signing
bash build/scripts/build_macos.sh --sign
```
### Output Locations
Windows:
- Executable: `build/dist/windows/WebDropBridge.exe`
- MSI: `build/dist/windows/WebDropBridge-Setup.exe` (if --msi used)
macOS:
- App Bundle: `build/dist/macos/WebDropBridge.app`
- DMG: `build/dist/macos/WebDropBridge.dmg`
---
## Environment Setup
### Windows Build Machine
```powershell
# Install PyInstaller (already in requirements-dev.txt)
pip install pyinstaller
# Optional: Install WiX for MSI creation
# Download from: https://github.com/wixtoolset/wix3/releases
# Or: choco install wixtoolset
```
### macOS Build Machine
```bash
# PyInstaller is in requirements-dev.txt
pip install pyinstaller
# Optional: Install create-dmg for professional DMG
brew install create-dmg
# For code signing and notarization:
# - macOS Developer Certificate (in Keychain)
# - Apple ID + app-specific password
# - Team ID
```
---
## Version: 1.0.0
**Build Date**: January 2026
**Built With**: PyInstaller 6.18.0, PySide6 6.10.1, Python 3.13.11