Release History
Changelog
Every update to WordCast Live, in one place. New features, improvements, and bug fixes.
Latest Release
v1.0.0
April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
New Features
- Introduced dual-path AI transcription processing (Cloud via Deepgram + Local fallback)
- Complete Fabric Theme Editor with full canvas control
- Native NDI output support for OBS Studio, vMix, and other NDI receivers
- Bible Engine with 52+ translations and fuzzy verse search
- Lyrics library with drag-and-drop support for ProPresenter
.profiles - Scripture auto-detection: AI listens for referenced Bible verses mid-sermon
- Live Lower Third output with animated transitions
- Multi-display support with automatic projector window assignment
- WordCast Theme file format (
.wctheme) with import/export support - Offline mode — fully functional without internet connection
Improvements
- Operator UI overhauled to a minimal dark SaaS aesthetic
- Live Transcript panel now highlights the active phrase in real time
- Theme Editor preview renders at full resolution before going live
- Startup performance improved — Bible reader initializes 40% faster
Bug Fixes
- Resolved memory leak during long-running Sunday services
- Fixed Lower Third variations not respecting master alpha channel over NDI
- Corrected projector window not reassigning on display connect/disconnect
beta — March 2026
New Features
- Added 14 new Bible translations including AMP, NLT, and ESV
- Live layout configuration panel for customising display regions
- Media library with video background support for all themes
Improvements
- Deepgram WebSocket reconnection now retries with exponential backoff
- Theme preview rendering moved to off-screen canvas for smoother performance
- Scripture panel now shows verse context (surrounding verses) on hover
Bug Fixes
- Lower Third alpha channel fixed over NDI output
- Fixed crash when importing a
.wcthemefile with a missing font reference