AvaloniaUI.DeveloperTools.Windows 2.2.2

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# 2.2.2

> Note: Remember to update both the .NET tool and the `AvaloniaUI.DiagnosticsSupport` package in your project.

## Enhancements

* Added a new `DeveloperToolsRunner.Dnx` runner option that automatically downloads and installs the Dev Tools version matching the current DiagnosticsSupport package, via the .NET 10 `dotnet dnx` feature. This runner may become the default in the future.
* Object/DataContext preview in the property grid is now editable.
* DiagnosticsSupport now emits a compile-time error if the legacy `Avalonia.Diagnostics` package is also referenced, and a warning if an unsupported Avalonia major version is detected.
* DevTools now shows a warning when connecting to an app using an incompatible version of Avalonia or DiagnosticsSupport.
* Added support for the `AVALONIA_TOOLS_LICENSE_KEY` environment variable for offline authentication, as an alternative to an interactive sign-in. Enterprise licenses only.

## Fixes

* Fixed a potential race condition where windows opened between reading the tree and subscribing to changes could be missed by DevTools.
* Fixed the elements tree sometimes showing a broken or incomplete path when inspecting a node — paths now resolve correctly through templates, items controls, popups, and overlay layers.
* Fixed encoding of `Thickness`-like types with `NaN` values, which caused DevTools to fail to parse them.
* Fixed the application window position being saved/restored with invalid values.
* Fixed the connected application sometimes hanging on exit when closed while DevTools remained connected.
* Fixed an error dialog appearing in the connected application when the DevTools connection closed normally.
* Fixed several minor issues with the "Invalidate Inspector" button.
* Improved reliability of connection teardown between the application and DevTools.
* The "Freeze Popups" hotkey now also works for already-opened popups.
* MCP: Fixed nullable values in the `set_prop` tool not being handled correctly.

# 2.2.1

## Enhancements

* MCP: Added enum parameter validation, informing Agent about possible values.
* MCP: Improved error handling across multiple tools with more descriptive error messages.
* MCP: Tools now report if DevTools and DiagnosticsSupport versions are mismatched, helping to identify compatibility issues.

## Fixes

* Fixed 11.x compatibility issues with some target frameworks.
* Fixed browser compatibility with `AvaloniaUI.DiagnosticsSupport`.
* Fixed font viewer not opening fonts from Avalonia 12.
* Fixed Grid/Canvas attached properties not being visible when an element is inside a ListBox or another ItemsControl.
* Fixed binding values not being evaluated in the styles grid.
* Fixed inconsistent formatting of floating-point values in the property grid.
* MCP: Indie/Plus subscription is now properly accepted for MCP server authentication.
* MCP: Fixed `input(node, click)` tool not actually sending click events to the node.
* MCP: Improved `set-prop`, `props`, `input` tools input parameters validation.

# 2.2.0

## Enhancements

* Compatibility with Avalonia 12.0.
* DevTools MCP server is now available.
* DevTools can now discover and connect to running local desktop Avalonia applications directly from the Welcome screen, without needing to press F12 from the app.
* Added Visual/Logical/Merged tree toggle, replacing the old "Aggregate Templates" option (now Merged mode).
* Improvements to macOS native menu, new About dialog, and various UI refinements.
* The `AvaloniaUI.DiagnosticsSupport` package now displays a dialog when DevTools is not installed.
* Added new error dialogs for DevTools connection and protocol failures.
* Added support for the `DOTNET_CLI_HOME` environment variable for non-standard DevTools installation locations.
* Added a new `DeveloperToolsRunner.DotNetLocalTool` runner option, distinct from `DeveloperToolsRunner.DotNetTool`, which uses the global tool installation.
* The connected application is now focused when Inspect mode is activated.
* DevTools MCP and UI now support the `AVALONIA_TOOLS_LOG_LEVEL` environment variable for controlling logging verbosity. Set it to `debug` for detailed logs.

## Fixes

* Fixed several connectivity issues between the application and DevTools.
* Fixed an issue where elements tree search would stop if an element was detached from the tree during the search.

# 2.1.1

## Enhancements

* Added a filter option to restore the old DevTools behavior by showing all property setters instead of only the selected one.
* Added "Listen on any IP" setting, allowing connections outside of localhost.
* Elements tree nodes are now centered on selection.
* Removed spacing between elements tree nodes.

## Fixes

* Fixed issue with the "Show Rulers" setting being ignored.
* Fixed potential race condition with property grid editors.
* Fixed application not running on Windows on ARM.
* Fixed error that sometimes occurred when opening the routed events flyout.

# 2.1.0

## Enhancements

* Layout Visualizer has returned.
* The Sign In experience is now shared between Parcel and the VS extension, with updated dialog visuals.
* .NET 10-compatible NuGet package — the tool can now be installed as `AvaloniaUI.DeveloperTools` without a platform suffix.
* The Profiler tool is no longer experimental and is now always enabled.
* Improved title bar integration on Windows.
* On Windows and macOS, the tool creates a shortcut in the Start Menu / Applications folder. This can be disabled with the `AVALONIA_TOOLRUNNER_DISABLE_SHORTCUT` environment variable.

## Fixes

* Fixed flashing console window when opening on Windows.
* Fixed bug popups that appeared before DevTools connected.
* Fixed file logger sometimes creating a file in the drive root directory.
* Fixed "Update is available" notification showing when the tool is up to date.

# 2.0.4

## Enhancements

* New "Freeze Popups" context menu on the Window element node and a hotkey, allowing you to keep all popups open until unchecked.
* DevTools window is now the active window when an element is inspected from the connected app.
* The Apple build is now a universal (fat) package including arm64 and x64 (previously Rosetta was required).

## Fixes

* Variable property grid row columns across different pages, making settings and resources more accessible.
* Fixed DevTools not being able to connect to Android/iOS apps.
* Fixed popups not being properly displayed in the elements tree.
* Fixed `OverlayLayer` being ignored in the elements tree.
* `MetricsSupport` is now enabled by default in the user project in Debug configuration.

# 2.0.3

## Enhancements

* Automatic scroll for Logs and Events data grid pages. (#22)
* Previewer no longer opens DevTools when `ConnectOnStartup` is enabled. Instead, an `AutoConnectFromDesignMode` option was added for the previewer scenario. (#20)
* When the application cannot reach DevTools via F12 or `ConnectOnStartup`, it throws an exception on the dispatcher thread instead of silently ignoring it. This exception can be suppressed via `Dispatcher.UIThread.UnhandledException` if necessary.
* The Inspect mode hotkey/button now automatically enables highlighting with tooltips on the connected app when hovering.

# 2.0.2

## Enhancements

* New application icon.
* By default, the application now uses the system theme instead of forcing the dark variant.
* Experimental Compact mode was added.