Publish v6.0.0: release notes and docs updates

Promote v6.0.0-rc.12 to GA (v6.0.0) and update project docs accordingly. Changes: update CHANGELOG to announce v6.0.0 release; revise README to reflect v6 as the stable GA line, clarify platform requirements (Nitro, RN 0.80+, Node 18+, react-native-nitro-modules), remove the @next install guidance and update messaging about v5.6.x maintenance; and adjust docs/EXPO.md compatibility table to mark 6.0.x as GA and note maintenance-only status for 5.6.x.

Author: mCodex

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
-## Unreleased (6.0.0-rc.13)
+## [6.0.0](https://github.com/mcodex/react-native-sensitive-info/compare/v6.0.0-rc.12...v6.0.0) (2026-04-28)
+
+First stable release of the Nitro-based v6 line. Promotes `6.0.0-rc.12` to GA with no API changes — the release notes below summarize everything new since the v5 line.
 
 ### Features
 

README.md

@@ -13,15 +13,12 @@ Modern secure storage for React Native, powered by Nitro Modules. Version 6 ship
 > [!WARNING]
 > Version 6 drops Windows support. The module now targets Android plus the Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS).
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> This README tracks the in-progress v6 work on `master`. For the stable legacy release, switch to the `v5.x` branch.
-
 > [!NOTE]
 > **Choosing between 5.6.x and 6.x**
 >
-> - **Need bridge stability?** `5.6.x` is the last pre-Nitro release with the latest biometric fixes, docs, and Android namespace cleanups. It’s drop-in for any `5.5.x` app already running on React Native’s Fabric architecture, but you keep the legacy JS bridge overhead—Paper is no longer supported.
-> - **Ready for Nitro speed?** `6.x` swaps in the Nitro hybrid core, auto-enforces Class 3/StrongBox biometrics, and ships the refreshed sample app plus richer metadata. Upgrade when you can adopt the Nitro toolchain (RN 0.76+, Node 18+, `react-native-nitro-modules`).
-> - **Staying back on 5.5.x?** You remain on the legacy (Paper) architecture and miss the Android 13 prompt fixes, the manual credential fallback restoration, and the new docs—migrate to `5.6.x` at minimum before planning the Nitro jump.
+> - **Want the latest stable?** `6.x` is the current GA line. It runs on the Nitro hybrid core, auto-enforces Class 3/StrongBox biometrics, ships first-class hooks, and exposes rich metadata for every entry. Requires the Nitro toolchain (RN 0.80+, Node 18+, `react-native-nitro-modules`, New Architecture enabled).
+> - **Need bridge stability?** `5.6.x` is the last pre-Nitro release on the legacy JS bridge. It still receives critical security fixes but no new features — pin to it only if you cannot enable the New Architecture yet.
+> - **Staying back on 5.5.x?** You miss the Android 13 prompt fixes and the manual credential fallback restoration — migrate to `5.6.x` at minimum before planning the jump to 6.x.
 
 ## Table of contents
 
@@ -70,13 +67,13 @@ Modern secure storage for React Native, powered by Nitro Modules. Version 6 ship
 
 ```bash
 # with npm
-npm install react-native-sensitive-info@next react-native-nitro-modules
+npm install react-native-sensitive-info react-native-nitro-modules
 
 # or with yarn
-yarn add react-native-sensitive-info@next react-native-nitro-modules
+yarn add react-native-sensitive-info react-native-nitro-modules
 
 # or with pnpm
-pnpm add react-native-sensitive-info@next react-native-nitro-modules
+pnpm add react-native-sensitive-info react-native-nitro-modules
 ```
 
 No manual linking is required. Nitro handles platform registration via autolinking.

docs/EXPO.md

@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@
 
 ## Compatibility matrix
 
-| Library version | Expo SDK | React Native | Notes                                  |
-| --------------- | -------- | ------------ | -------------------------------------- |
-| `6.0.x`         | 52+      | 0.80–0.85    | Nitro Modules, New Architecture only.  |
-| `5.6.x`         | 49–51    | 0.71–0.74    | Legacy bridge build, maintenance mode. |
+| Library version | Expo SDK | React Native | Notes                                                  |
+| --------------- | -------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ |
+| `6.0.x` (GA)    | 52+      | 0.80–0.85    | Nitro Modules, New Architecture only. Current stable.  |
+| `5.6.x`         | 49–51    | 0.71–0.74    | Legacy bridge build, maintenance mode (security only). |
 
 `react-native-sensitive-info` ships native code, so it cannot run inside **Expo Go**. You need
 either a **custom Dev Client** (`npx expo run:ios` / `npx expo run:android`) or an **EAS Build**.