release: v2.49.2 — sponsorship surfaces: GitHub Sponsors (FUNDING.yml + README badge/section) + sponsor links in hub topbar, project dashboard, Oracle header, guide nav, c3 --version/--help, TUI footer, PyPI Funding URL

drknowhow · drknowhow · commit 587defddf7f2 · 2026-07-02T16:51:46.000-04:00
diff --git a/.github/FUNDING.yml b/.github/FUNDING.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+# Enables the "Sponsor" button on the GitHub repo page
+github: drknowhow
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -4,6 +4,16 @@ All notable changes to Code Context Control (C3) are documented here.
 The format is loosely based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [2.49.2] - 2026-07-02
+
+### Added
+
+- **Sponsorship surfaces.** GitHub Sponsors wiring (`.github/FUNDING.yml`,
+  README badge + "Support C3" section) plus a sponsor link on every surface:
+  hub topbar, per-project dashboard topbar, Oracle header, guide-page nav,
+  `c3 --version` / `c3 --help`, the TUI footer (`s` key), and a `Funding`
+  project URL on PyPI.
+
 ## [2.49.1] - 2026-07-02
 
 ### Added
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
   <img alt="Python 3.10+" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/python-3.10%2B-blue.svg">
   <img alt="Platforms" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/platform-windows%20%7C%20macos%20%7C%20linux-lightgrey">
   <img alt="Status: Beta" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/status-beta-yellow">
+  <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow"><img alt="Sponsor" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/sponsor-%E2%9D%A4-EA4AAA?logo=githubsponsors&logoColor=white"></a>
 </p>
 
 <p align="center">
@@ -361,6 +362,12 @@ Reports include token deltas, cost deltas, win rates, tool-usage analysis, and p
 
 ---
 
+## Support C3
+
+C3 is free, open source, and built by one person. If it saves you tokens (it should — that's the whole point), consider [sponsoring on GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow). Sponsorship directly funds API costs for cross-model test runs and dedicated development time.
+
+---
+
 ## License
 
 - **Current OSS license** — Apache License 2.0 ([`LICENSE`](LICENSE)). Free for any use, including commercial. Modify, fork, redistribute — all permitted under Apache-2.0 terms.
@@ -378,3 +385,4 @@ The author may introduce a paid offering or relicense future major versions; no
 - **Security policy:** [`SECURITY.md`](SECURITY.md)
 - **Licensing FAQ:** [`LICENSING.md`](LICENSING.md)
 - **Issues:** https://github.com/drknowhow/code-context-control/issues
+- **Sponsor:** https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow
diff --git a/cli/commands/parser.py b/cli/commands/parser.py
@@ -9,8 +9,12 @@ def build_parser(version: str, parse_cli_ide_arg):
     parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
         prog="c3",
         description="Claude Code Companion - Reduce token usage with local intelligence",
+        epilog="Support C3 development: https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--version", "-v", action="version",
+        version=f"c3 version {version} | support C3: https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow",
     )
-    parser.add_argument("--version", "-v", action="version", version=f"c3 version {version}")
     subparsers = parser.add_subparsers(dest="command")
 
     p_init = subparsers.add_parser("init", help="Initialize C3 for a project")
diff --git a/cli/guide/bitbucket.html b/cli/guide/bitbucket.html
@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@
       <a href="tools.html">Tools</a>
       <a href="bitbucket.html" class="active">Bitbucket</a>
       <a href="oracle.html">Oracle</a>
+      <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color:#EA4AAA">&#9829; Sponsor</a>
     </nav>
     <span class="header-version">v2.30.0</span>
   </header>
diff --git a/cli/guide/getting-started.html b/cli/guide/getting-started.html
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@
       <a href="tools.html">Tools</a>
       <a href="bitbucket.html">Bitbucket</a>
       <a href="oracle.html">Oracle</a>
+      <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color:#EA4AAA">&#9829; Sponsor</a>
     </nav>
     <span class="header-version">v2.x</span>
   </header>
diff --git a/cli/guide/index.html b/cli/guide/index.html
@@ -224,6 +224,7 @@
       <a href="tools.html">Tools</a>
       <a href="bitbucket.html">Bitbucket</a>
       <a href="oracle.html">Oracle</a>
+      <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color:#EA4AAA">&#9829; Sponsor</a>
     </nav>
     <span class="header-version">v2.x</span>
   </header>
diff --git a/cli/guide/oracle.html b/cli/guide/oracle.html
@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@
       <a href="tools.html">Tools</a>
       <a href="bitbucket.html">Bitbucket</a>
       <a href="oracle.html" class="active">Oracle</a>
+      <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color:#EA4AAA">&#9829; Sponsor</a>
     </nav>
     <span class="header-version">v2.32.0</span>
   </header>
diff --git a/cli/guide/tools.html b/cli/guide/tools.html
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@
       <a href="tools.html" class="active">Tools</a>
       <a href="bitbucket.html">Bitbucket</a>
       <a href="oracle.html">Oracle</a>
+      <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color:#EA4AAA">&#9829; Sponsor</a>
     </nav>
     <span class="header-version">v2.x</span>
   </header>
diff --git a/cli/guide/workflow.html b/cli/guide/workflow.html
@@ -224,6 +224,7 @@
       <a href="tools.html">Tools</a>
       <a href="bitbucket.html">Bitbucket</a>
       <a href="oracle.html">Oracle</a>
+      <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color:#EA4AAA">&#9829; Sponsor</a>
     </nav>
     <span class="header-version">v2.x</span>
   </header>
diff --git a/cli/hub_ui/components/topbar.js b/cli/hub_ui/components/topbar.js
@@ -64,6 +64,9 @@ function TopBar({ version, activeCount, darkMode, hubConfig, mainView, setMainVi
         <a href="/guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Open the C3 guide" style={ctrl}>
           <I name="fileText" size={13} color={T.textMuted} />
         </a>
+        <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Sponsor C3 development" style={ctrl}>
+          <I name="heart" size={13} color="#EA4AAA" />
+        </a>
         {hubConfig && hubConfig.oracle_url && (
           <a href={hubConfig.oracle_url} target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Open Oracle" style={ctrl}>
             <I name="external" size={13} color={T.textMuted} />
diff --git a/cli/ui/app.js b/cli/ui/app.js
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 // ─── Main App ─────────────────────────────
-const BUILD_TIME = "2026-04-10 UI-v2";
+const BUILD_TIME = "2026-07-02 UI-v2";
 const { useState, useEffect, useCallback, useRef } = React;
 
 const tabs = [
@@ -191,6 +191,14 @@ function App() {
               }}>
               Ledger
             </a>
+            <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Sponsor C3 development"
+              style={{
+                width: 28, height: 28, borderRadius: 6, border: "1px solid #EA4AAA40",
+                background: "#EA4AAA12", textDecoration: "none", display: "flex",
+                alignItems: "center", justifyContent: "center"
+              }}>
+              <I name="heart" size={13} color="#EA4AAA" />
+            </a>
             <button onClick={() => setDarkMode(!darkMode)} title="Toggle theme"
               style={{
                 width: 28, height: 28, borderRadius: 6, border: `1px solid ${T.border}`,
diff --git a/cli/ui/icons.js b/cli/ui/icons.js
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ const icons = {
   refresh: "M1 4v6h6M23 20v-6h-6M20.49 9A9 9 0 0 0 5.64 5.64L1 10m22 4l-4.64 4.36A9 9 0 0 1 3.51 15",
   copy: "M20 9h-9a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v9a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h9a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-9a2 2 0 0 0-2-2zM5 15H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V4a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h9a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v1",
   check: "M20 6L9 17l-5-5",
+  heart: "M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0-7.78z",
   layers: "M12 2l10 6.5v7L12 22 2 15.5v-7zM12 22v-7M22 8.5l-10 7-10-7",
   brain: "M12 2a7 7 0 0 0-7 7c0 3 2 5.5 5 7v4h4v-4c3-1.5 5-4 5-7a7 7 0 0 0-7-7z",
   chevron: "M9 18l6-6-6-6",
diff --git a/oracle/oracle_ui.html b/oracle/oracle_ui.html
@@ -827,6 +827,7 @@
         </div>
       </div>
     </div>
+    <a class="header-btn" href="https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Sponsor C3 development"><span style="color:#EA4AAA">&#9829;</span> Sponsor</a>
     <a class="header-btn" id="hubLink" href="#" target="_blank" style="display:none">Open Hub</a>
     <button class="header-btn" id="themeToggle" onclick="toggleTheme()">Theme: Dark</button>
   </div>
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
 
 [project]
 name = "code-context-control"
-version = "2.49.1"
+version = "2.49.2"
 description = "Local code-intelligence layer for AI coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Copilot). Retrieve less, read less, edit safer — and version the configs that shape your agent (CLAUDE.md, skills, hooks, MCP)."
 readme = "README.md"
 requires-python = ">=3.10"
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@ Documentation = "https://github.com/drknowhow/code-context-control#readme"
 Repository = "https://github.com/drknowhow/code-context-control"
 Changelog = "https://github.com/drknowhow/code-context-control/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md"
 Issues = "https://github.com/drknowhow/code-context-control/issues"
+Funding = "https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow"
 
 [project.scripts]
 c3 = "cli.c3:main"
diff --git a/tui/main.py b/tui/main.py
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ class C3App(App):
         Binding("q", "quit", "Quit", show=True),
         Binding("tab", "toggle_focus", "Focus: NAV/CONTENT", show=True),
         Binding("ctrl+t", "toggle_theme", "Theme", show=True),
+        Binding("s", "sponsor", "Sponsor \u2665", show=True),
     ]
 
     def compose(self) -> ComposeResult:
@@ -71,6 +72,10 @@ def action_toggle_focus(self) -> None:
         else:
             nav_list.focus()
 
+    def action_sponsor(self) -> None:
+        import webbrowser
+        webbrowser.open("https://github.com/sponsors/drknowhow")
+
     def action_toggle_theme(self) -> None:
         if self.theme_mode == "dark":
             self.theme_mode = "light"

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	`1`	`+# Enables the "Sponsor" button on the GitHub repo page`
	`2`	`+github: drknowhow`