chore(release): 3.6.1 [skip ci]

## [3.6.1](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v3.6.0...v3.6.1) (2025-10-14)

### Bug Fixes

* join user socket channel to receive approval notifications ([7d08fdd](7d08fdd906))

### Code Refactoring

* remove redundant polling from approval notifications ([0d4f400](0d4f400dca))

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,3 +1,29 @@
+## [3.6.1](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v3.6.0...v3.6.1) (2025-10-14)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* join user socket channel to receive approval notifications ([7d08fdd](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/7d08fdd90643920857eda09998ac01afbae74154))
+
+
+### Code Refactoring
+
+* remove redundant polling from approval notifications ([0d4f400](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/0d4f400dca02ad9497522c24fded8b6d07d85fd2))
+
+## [3.6.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v3.5.0...v3.6.0) (2025-10-14)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* add socket listener and polling for approval notifications ([35b4a72](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/35b4a72c8b2f80a74b5d2fe02b048d4ec4d1d6f2))
+
+## [3.5.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v3.4.0...v3.5.0) (2025-10-14)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* replace access mode dropdown with visual button grid ([e5d0672](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/e5d067205989d7c3105998dcd7d67fd0408f332c))
+
 ## [3.4.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v3.3.1...v3.4.0) (2025-10-14)
 
 

apps/web/src/app/join/[code]/page.tsx

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 import { useRouter } from 'next/navigation'
 import { useCallback, useEffect, useState } from 'react'
+import { io } from 'socket.io-client'
 import { useGetRoomByCode, useJoinRoom, useRoomData } from '@/hooks/useRoomData'
 import { getRoomDisplayWithEmoji } from '@/utils/room-display'
 
@@ -351,6 +352,60 @@ export default function JoinRoomPage({ params }: { params: { code: string } }) {
     }
   }
 
+  // Socket listener for approval notifications
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!approvalRequested || !targetRoomData) return
+
+    console.log('[Join Page] Setting up approval listener for room:', targetRoomData.id)
+
+    let socket: ReturnType<typeof io> | null = null
+
+    // Fetch viewer ID and set up socket
+    const setupSocket = async () => {
+      try {
+        // Get current user's viewer ID
+        const res = await fetch('/api/viewer')
+        if (!res.ok) {
+          console.error('[Join Page] Failed to get viewer ID')
+          return
+        }
+
+        const { viewerId } = await res.json()
+        console.log('[Join Page] Got viewer ID:', viewerId)
+
+        // Connect socket
+        socket = io({ path: '/api/socket' })
+
+        socket.on('connect', () => {
+          console.log('[Join Page] Socket connected, joining user channel')
+          // Join user-specific channel to receive moderation events
+          socket?.emit('join-user-channel', { userId: viewerId })
+        })
+
+        socket.on('join-request-approved', (data: { roomId: string; requestId: string }) => {
+          console.log('[Join Page] Request approved via socket!', data)
+          if (data.roomId === targetRoomData.id) {
+            console.log('[Join Page] Joining room automatically...')
+            handleJoin(targetRoomData.id)
+          }
+        })
+
+        socket.on('connect_error', (error) => {
+          console.error('[Join Page] Socket connection error:', error)
+        })
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error('[Join Page] Error setting up socket:', error)
+      }
+    }
+
+    setupSocket()
+
+    return () => {
+      console.log('[Join Page] Cleaning up approval listener')
+      socket?.disconnect()
+    }
+  }, [approvalRequested, targetRoomData, handleJoin])
+
   // Only show error page for non-password and non-approval errors
   if (error && !showPasswordPrompt && !showApprovalPrompt) {
     return (

apps/web/src/components/nav/JoinRoomModal.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-import { useState } from 'react'
+import { useEffect, useState } from 'react'
+import { io } from 'socket.io-client'
 import { Modal } from '@/components/common/Modal'
 import type { schema } from '@/db'
 import { useRoomData } from '@/hooks/useRoomData'
@@ -142,6 +143,67 @@ export function JoinRoomModal({ isOpen, onClose, onSuccess }: JoinRoomModalProps
     }
   }
 
+  // Socket listener for approval notifications
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!approvalRequested || !roomInfo) return
+
+    console.log('[JoinRoomModal] Setting up approval listener for room:', roomInfo.id)
+
+    let socket: ReturnType<typeof io> | null = null
+
+    // Fetch viewer ID and set up socket
+    const setupSocket = async () => {
+      try {
+        // Get current user's viewer ID
+        const res = await fetch('/api/viewer')
+        if (!res.ok) {
+          console.error('[JoinRoomModal] Failed to get viewer ID')
+          return
+        }
+
+        const { viewerId } = await res.json()
+        console.log('[JoinRoomModal] Got viewer ID:', viewerId)
+
+        // Connect socket
+        socket = io({ path: '/api/socket' })
+
+        socket.on('connect', () => {
+          console.log('[JoinRoomModal] Socket connected, joining user channel')
+          // Join user-specific channel to receive moderation events
+          socket?.emit('join-user-channel', { userId: viewerId })
+        })
+
+        socket.on('join-request-approved', async (data: { roomId: string; requestId: string }) => {
+          console.log('[JoinRoomModal] Request approved via socket!', data)
+          if (data.roomId === roomInfo.id) {
+            console.log('[JoinRoomModal] Joining room automatically...')
+            try {
+              await joinRoom(roomInfo.id)
+              handleClose()
+              onSuccess?.()
+            } catch (err) {
+              setError(err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Failed to join room')
+              setIsLoading(false)
+            }
+          }
+        })
+
+        socket.on('connect_error', (error) => {
+          console.error('[JoinRoomModal] Socket connection error:', error)
+        })
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error('[JoinRoomModal] Error setting up socket:', error)
+      }
+    }
+
+    setupSocket()
+
+    return () => {
+      console.log('[JoinRoomModal] Cleaning up approval listener')
+      socket?.disconnect()
+    }
+  }, [approvalRequested, roomInfo, joinRoom, handleClose, onSuccess])
+
   return (
     <Modal isOpen={isOpen} onClose={handleClose}>
       <div

apps/web/src/components/nav/ModerationPanel.tsx

@@ -1333,31 +1333,81 @@ export function ModerationPanel({
                       borderRadius: '8px',
                     }}
                   >
-                    <select
-                      value={accessMode}
-                      onChange={(e) => {
-                        setAccessMode(e.target.value)
-                        setShowPasswordInput(e.target.value === 'password')
-                      }}
+                    {/* Access mode button grid */}
+                    <div
                       style={{
-                        width: '100%',
-                        padding: '10px',
-                        background: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05)',
-                        border: '1px solid rgba(75, 85, 99, 0.5)',
-                        borderRadius: '6px',
-                        color: 'rgba(209, 213, 219, 1)',
-                        fontSize: '14px',
+                        display: 'grid',
+                        gridTemplateColumns: '1fr 1fr',
+                        gap: '8px',
                         marginBottom: '12px',
-                        cursor: 'pointer',
                       }}
                     >
-                      <option value="open">🌐 Open - Anyone can join</option>
-                      <option value="password">🔑 Password Protected</option>
-                      <option value="approval-only">✋ Approval Required</option>
-                      <option value="restricted">🚫 Restricted - Invitation only</option>
-                      <option value="locked">🔒 Locked - No new members</option>
-                      <option value="retired">🏁 Retired - Room closed</option>
-                    </select>
+                      {[
+                        { value: 'open', emoji: '🌐', label: 'Open', desc: 'Anyone' },
+                        { value: 'password', emoji: '🔑', label: 'Password', desc: 'With key' },
+                        { value: 'approval-only', emoji: '✋', label: 'Approval', desc: 'Request' },
+                        {
+                          value: 'restricted',
+                          emoji: '🚫',
+                          label: 'Restricted',
+                          desc: 'Invite only',
+                        },
+                        { value: 'locked', emoji: '🔒', label: 'Locked', desc: 'No members' },
+                        { value: 'retired', emoji: '🏁', label: 'Retired', desc: 'Closed' },
+                      ].map((mode) => (
+                        <button
+                          key={mode.value}
+                          type="button"
+                          disabled={actionLoading === 'update-settings'}
+                          onClick={() => {
+                            setAccessMode(mode.value)
+                            setShowPasswordInput(mode.value === 'password')
+                          }}
+                          style={{
+                            padding: '10px 12px',
+                            background:
+                              accessMode === mode.value
+                                ? 'rgba(253, 186, 116, 0.15)'
+                                : 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05)',
+                            border:
+                              accessMode === mode.value
+                                ? '2px solid rgba(253, 186, 116, 0.6)'
+                                : '2px solid rgba(75, 85, 99, 0.5)',
+                            borderRadius: '8px',
+                            color:
+                              accessMode === mode.value
+                                ? 'rgba(253, 186, 116, 1)'
+                                : 'rgba(209, 213, 219, 0.8)',
+                            fontSize: '13px',
+                            fontWeight: '500',
+                            cursor: actionLoading === 'update-settings' ? 'not-allowed' : 'pointer',
+                            opacity: actionLoading === 'update-settings' ? 0.5 : 1,
+                            transition: 'all 0.2s ease',
+                            display: 'flex',
+                            alignItems: 'center',
+                            gap: '8px',
+                          }}
+                          onMouseEnter={(e) => {
+                            if (actionLoading !== 'update-settings' && accessMode !== mode.value) {
+                              e.currentTarget.style.background = 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)'
+                              e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'rgba(253, 186, 116, 0.4)'
+                            }
+                          }}
+                          onMouseLeave={(e) => {
+                            if (accessMode !== mode.value) {
+                              e.currentTarget.style.background = 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05)'
+                              e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'rgba(75, 85, 99, 0.5)'
+                            }
+                          }}
+                        >
+                          <span style={{ fontSize: '18px' }}>{mode.emoji}</span>
+                          <div style={{ textAlign: 'left', flex: 1, lineHeight: '1.2' }}>
+                            <div style={{ fontSize: '13px', fontWeight: '600' }}>{mode.label}</div>
+                            <div style={{ fontSize: '11px', opacity: 0.7 }}>{mode.desc}</div>
+                          </div>
+                        </button>
+                      ))}
+                    </div>
 
                     {/* Password input (conditional) */}
                     {(accessMode === 'password' || showPasswordInput) && (

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "soroban-monorepo",
-  "version": "3.4.0",
+  "version": "3.6.1",
   "private": true,
   "description": "Beautiful Soroban Flashcard Generator - Monorepo",
   "workspaces": [