> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vdo.ninja/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vdo.ninja/updates/updates-vdo.ninja.md).

# Updates - VDO.Ninja

For real-time release notes and announcements, use:

* [https://updates.vdo.ninja](https://updates.vdo.ninja/)
* [https://discord.vdo.ninja](https://discord.vdo.ninja/)

## Scope of this page

This page is intentionally short to reduce stale or cached snippets.

* Only highlights from the last 120 days are kept here.
* Current window: **November 9, 2025 to March 9, 2026**.
* Anything older should be removed after the permanent docs are updated.
* This page is not a long-term changelog archive.

## Recent highlights (rolling)

* **Approval-system room controls** Added `&requireapproval`, `&roomcap` / `&rcap`, and `&roomkey` / `&rk` for claimed-room admission control. Trusted room keys can bypass approval and cap checks. These controls are tied to the current director session.
* **Queue and co-director sync improvements** Held-guest activation state now syncs correctly to co-directors through the normal director state flow, and `&hold` / `&holdwithvideo` activation behavior is documented in line with the current code path.
* **Chunked/WebCodecs reliability controls** Recent chunked work includes `&chunkfec`, `&chunknack`, `&chunkbuffer`, `&chunkbufferfloor`, `&chunkbufferceil`, `&chunkjitterslack`, `&chunkadapt`, and `&chunkprofile` for opt-in reliability, buffering, and adaptation experiments.
* **PTZ and recovery controls** Added or expanded `&autorelay`, `&pendingicettl`, low-latency chunked presets, PTZ remote actions, and the dedicated PTZ control surface at <https://vdo.ninja/ptz.html>.
* **Standalone helper app growth** New public helper surfaces now include the standalone Screen Recorder, Game Capture app, Ninja OBS Plugin, and Ninja VST3 Plugin.

## Editor maintenance rule

* Add highlights only for recent changes inside the active rolling window.
* For each highlight, ensure a stable doc page exists in the correct section.
* Remove highlights when they age out of the window.


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