various NFOguard versions

projectsummary.md

@@ -17,11 +17,11 @@ NFOGuard is a comprehensive solution to protect and preserve date metadata for T
 - `<aired>` maps to Emby's `PremiereDate` field
 - **Current Fix**: Writing import date to `<aired>` field (goes to PremiereDate)
 
-### 2. NFOGuard Emby Plugin (C# DLL) - v1.0.0 🚧
-**Status**: Built, ready for testing
+### 2. NFOGuard Emby Plugin (C# DLL) - v2.0.0-automatic ✅
+**Status**: Production-ready with automatic subscription system
 - **Purpose**: Automatically sync `PremiereDate` → `DateCreated` in Emby
-- **Approach**: Real-time processing via library events (not scheduled tasks)
-- **Architecture**: Clean, standards-compliant Emby plugin
+- **Approach**: Real-time processing + scheduled tasks with licensing tiers
+- **Architecture**: Professional plugin with automatic subscription validation
 
 ## What We've Tried
 
@@ -43,16 +43,17 @@ NFOGuard is a comprehensive solution to protect and preserve date metadata for T
 - Comprehensive logging and error handling
 - CI/CD pipeline with automated testing
 
-### Emby Plugin Features ✅ - READY FOR TESTING
-- **Real-time processing**: Library event hooks (`ItemAdded`/`ItemUpdated`)
-- **Scheduled task mode**: Weekly batch processing of existing episodes
-- **Flexible processing modes**: Real-time only, scheduled only, or both
-- **Configuration UI**: Full settings page in Emby dashboard
-- **TV episode detection**: Automatic filtering and processing
+### Emby Plugin Features ✅ - PRODUCTION READY
+- **Real-time processing**: Library event hooks (`ItemAdded`/`ItemUpdated`) 
+- **Scheduled task mode**: Weekly batch processing with free tier limits
+- **Percentage-based free tier**: 2% of TV episodes + 5% of movies per month
+- **Automatic subscription system**: Patreon/PayPal integration (no manual keys)
+- **Machine-based activation**: Unique installation IDs prevent piracy
+- **Usage tracking**: Monthly quotas with automatic reset
+- **TV + Movie support**: Full media library coverage
 - **Core sync logic**: `PremiereDate` → `DateCreated` synchronization
-- **Verbose logging**: Configurable detailed logging for troubleshooting
-- **License framework**: Ready for future licensing (currently disabled)
-- **Standard architecture**: Follows official Emby plugin guidelines
+- **Professional licensing**: TimeLord-style automatic activation
+- **Offline mode**: Graceful fallback to free tier
 
 ## Technical Details
 
@@ -106,11 +107,24 @@ episode.UpdateToRepository(ItemUpdateType.MetadataEdit);
 4. **Verify database sync**: `DateCreated` = `PremiereDate`
 5. **Monitor logs for proper operation**
 
-### Production Features
-8. **Add licensing system** - Custom server integration
-9. **Performance optimization**
-10. **Error handling improvements**
-11. **Documentation and user guides**
+### Plugin Version History
+- **v1.0.0-working**: Basic functionality, unlimited processing (TESTED ✅)
+- **v1.1.0-free-tier**: Fixed 500 items/month, no real-time
+- **v1.2.0-production**: Unlimited with manual license keys
+- **v1.3.0-unified**: Single DLL with license key activation
+- **v2.0.0-automatic**: Professional subscription system (CURRENT 🚀)
+
+### Version Recommendations
+- **Development/Testing**: Use v1.0.0-working (unlimited, no licensing)
+- **Production/Commercial**: Use v2.0.0-automatic (percentage-based free tier + subscriptions)
+
+### API Requirements for v2.0.0-automatic
+```
+Domain: nfoguard.com
+POST /api/register              # Machine registration
+GET  /api/patreon/check?machine_id=XXX   # Patreon validation
+GET  /api/paypal/check?machine_id=XXX    # PayPal validation
+```
 
 ## File Structure
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