Release v1.2.0: Enhanced Authentication & Parent Folder Detection

Phase 1.5 Complete:
- Add automatic API key generation with secure random generation
- Add createParents parameter to create_note tool
- Fix authentication vulnerability (auth enabled without key)
- Add MCP client configuration snippet generator
- Improve UI/UX for authentication management
- Add comprehensive test coverage

Security:
- Fixed critical vulnerability in authentication middleware
- Implement three-layer defense (UI, server start, middleware)
- Cryptographically secure key generation (32 chars)

Features:
- Auto-generate API key when authentication enabled
- Copy/regenerate buttons for API key management
- Recursive parent folder creation for nested paths
- Enhanced error messages with actionable guidance
- Selectable connection information and config snippets

Documentation:
- Updated CHANGELOG.md with v1.2.0 release notes
- Updated ROADMAP.md (Phase 1.5 marked complete)
- Created IMPLEMENTATION_NOTES_AUTH.md
- Created RELEASE_NOTES_v1.2.0.md

src/main.ts

@@ -69,6 +69,12 @@ export default class MCPServerPlugin extends Plugin {
 			return;
 		}
 
+		// Validate authentication configuration
+		if (this.settings.enableAuth && (!this.settings.apiKey || this.settings.apiKey.trim() === '')) {
+			new Notice('⚠️ Cannot start server: Authentication is enabled but no API key is set. Please set an API key in settings or disable authentication.');
+			return;
+		}
+
 		try {
 			this.mcpServer = new MCPServer(this.app, this.settings);
 			await this.mcpServer.start();