chore: set version to 1.11.0, improve README engagement

Version:
- Change VERSION from 1.12.0 to 1.11.0 (next release after 1.10.3.1)
- Fix CHANGELOG/UPGRADING references (Before v1.10.x, not v1.11.0)

README engagement improvements (from research):
- Add downloads badge for social proof
- Remove DeepWiki badge (noise, not social proof)
- Add "5 minutes" time estimate to Quick Start header
- Reframe prerequisites as confidence-building, not gatekeeping
- Reframe "Why this gem?" positively (what you GET, not what you AVOID)

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

Author: pftg

.github/workflows/release.yml

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ on:
   workflow_dispatch:
     inputs:
       version:
-        description: "Release version (e.g., 1.12.0)"
+        description: "Release version (e.g., 1.11.0)"
         required: true
         type: string
 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 The format is 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).
 
-## [v1.12.0] - 2026-04-12
+## [v1.11.0] - 2026-04-12
 
 ### Added
 - **HTML reporter** — interactive dashboard with 4 comparison modes (both/base/new/heatmap), per-image zoom, keyboard navigation, and search ([#170](https://github.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara/pull/170))
@@ -55,10 +55,10 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ---
 
-## [v1.11.0] - Previous Release
+## [v1.10.3.1] - Previous Release
 
-[Unreleased]: https://github.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara/compare/v1.12.0...HEAD
-[v1.12.0]: https://github.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara/releases/tag/v1.12.0
+[Unreleased]: https://github.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara/compare/v1.11.0...HEAD
 [v1.11.0]: https://github.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara/releases/tag/v1.11.0
+[v1.10.3.1]: https://github.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara/releases/tag/v1.10.3.1
 
 **Upgrade Guide:** See [docs/UPGRADING.md](docs/UPGRADING.md) for detailed migration instructions.

README.md

@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
 [![Gem Version](https://badge.fury.io/rb/capybara-screenshot-diff.svg)](https://rubygems.org/gems/capybara-screenshot-diff)
+[![Gem Downloads](https://img.shields.io/gem/dt/capybara-screenshot-diff.svg)](https://rubygems.org/gems/capybara-screenshot-diff)
 [![Test](https://github.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara/actions/workflows/test.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara/actions/workflows/test.yml)
-[![DeepWiki](https://img.shields.io/badge/DeepWiki-snap--diff%2Fsnap__diff--capybara-blue.svg?logo=data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDI0IDI0IiBmaWxsPSJub25lIiBzdHJva2U9IndoaXRlIiBzdHJva2Utd2lkdGg9IjIiIHN0cm9rZS1saW5lY2FwPSJyb3VuZCIgc3Ryb2tlLWxpbmVqb2luPSJyb3VuZCI+PHBhdGggZD0iTTEyIDJhMTAgMTAgMCAxIDAgMCAyMCAxMCAxMCAwIDAgMCAwLTIweiIvPjxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0xMiA2djEyIi8+PHBhdGggZD0iTTYgMTJoMTIiLz48L3N2Zz4=)](https://deepwiki.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara)
 
 # Capybara::Screenshot::Diff
 
 Stop shipping UI bugs. Take screenshots in your Capybara tests, commit baselines to git, and let CI catch visual regressions in pull requests — no cloud service, no subscription, runs entirely in your test suite.
 
-**Why this gem?** Baselines live in git alongside your code — no external service, no account to sign up for, works offline. Unlike Percy/Chromatic (paid SaaS), this runs locally. Unlike BackstopJS, no Node required.
+**Why this gem?** Baselines live in git — review UI changes in pull requests like you review code. Runs offline, works in CI, zero vendor lock-in. Unlike Percy/Chromatic (paid SaaS), nothing to sign up for. Unlike BackstopJS, no Node required.
 
-## Quick Start
+## Quick Start (5 minutes)
 
-> **Prerequisites:** A working Capybara setup with a browser driver (e.g., selenium-webdriver + Chrome). See [Rails System Testing guide](https://guides.rubyonrails.org/testing.html#system-testing) if you don't have one yet.
+> Already using Capybara for system tests? Add the gem and you're ready. New to system tests? See [Rails System Testing guide](https://guides.rubyonrails.org/testing.html#system-testing).
 
 ```ruby
 # Gemfile

docs/RELEASE_PREP.md

@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
-# Release Preparation — v1.12.0
+# Release Preparation — v1.11.0
 
 ## Summary
 
-71 commits since v1.11.0 with new features, performance improvements, and default behavior changes.
+71 commits since v1.10.3.1 with new features, performance improvements, and default behavior changes.
 
 ## Release Checklist
 
 ### Pre-Release
 
-- [x] Update version to `1.12.0`
+- [x] Update version to `1.11.0`
 - [x] Run tests: `bundle exec rake test` (218 runs, 0 failures)
 - [x] Add CHANGELOG.md
 - [x] Add docs/UPGRADING.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 
 1. Push to GitHub
 2. Go to [Actions → Release](https://github.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara/actions/workflows/release.yml)
-3. Click **Run workflow**, enter `1.12.0`
+3. Click **Run workflow**, enter `1.11.0`
 4. Workflow will: test → tag → publish to RubyGems → create GitHub Release
 
 ### Post-Release

docs/UPGRADING.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-# Upgrading to v1.12.0
+# Upgrading to v1.11.0
 
 ## Overview
 
-Version 1.12.0 is a **minor release** with new features, performance improvements, and default behavior changes. This guide will help you upgrade smoothly.
+Version 1.11.0 is a **minor release** with new features, performance improvements, and default behavior changes. This guide will help you upgrade smoothly.
 
 **Estimated upgrade time:** 5-15 minutes depending on your setup
 
@@ -14,15 +14,15 @@ For **most users**, upgrading is as simple as:
 
 ```ruby
 # In your Gemfile
-gem 'capybara-screenshot-diff', '~> 1.12.0'
+gem 'capybara-screenshot-diff', '~> 1.11.0'
 ```
 
 ```bash
 bundle update capybara-screenshot-diff
 bundle exec rake test  # Verify tests still pass
 ```
 
-**That's it!** The zero-config setup still works out of the box. Your existing screenshot comparisons will continue to work with v1.12.0.
+**That's it!** The zero-config setup still works out of the box. Your existing screenshot comparisons will continue to work with v1.11.0.
 
 ---
 
@@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ Three settings now have different defaults. This is the most likely source of un
 
 #### `blur_active_element` — Now defaults to `true`
 
-**Before (v1.11.0):** Cursor blinking could delay screenshots  
-**After (v1.12.0):** Cursor is automatically hidden
+**Before (v1.10.x):** Cursor blinking could delay screenshots  
+**After (v1.11.0):** Cursor is automatically hidden
 
 **Action required:** Only if you want the old behavior
 
@@ -46,8 +46,8 @@ Capybara::Screenshot.blur_active_element = false
 
 #### `hide_caret` — Now defaults to `true`
 
-**Before (v1.11.0):** Input caret visible in screenshots  
-**After (v1.12.0):** Caret is transparent for stable screenshots
+**Before (v1.10.x):** Input caret visible in screenshots  
+**After (v1.11.0):** Caret is transparent for stable screenshots
 
 **Action required:** Only if you want the old behavior
 
@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ Capybara::Screenshot.hide_caret = false
 
 #### `fail_if_new` — Now defaults to `true` in CI
 
-**Before (v1.11.0):** New screenshots allowed in CI  
-**After (v1.12.0):** New screenshots fail tests in CI (when `ENV['CI']` is set)
+**Before (v1.10.x):** New screenshots allowed in CI  
+**After (v1.11.0):** New screenshots fail tests in CI (when `ENV['CI']` is set)
 
 **Action required:** Only if you want to allow new screenshots in CI
 
@@ -74,8 +74,8 @@ Capybara::Screenshot::Diff.fail_if_new = false
 
 ### 2. SVN Support Removed
 
-**Before (v1.11.0):** Could use SVN for version control  
-**After (v1.12.0):** Git only
+**Before (v1.10.x):** Could use SVN for version control  
+**After (v1.11.0):** Git only
 
 **Action required:** If using SVN, migrate to Git
 
@@ -95,8 +95,8 @@ If you find SVN usage:
 
 ### 3. ActiveSupport No Longer Required
 
-**Before (v1.11.0):** ActiveSupport was a runtime dependency  
-**After (v1.12.0):** Pure Ruby, no ActiveSupport required
+**Before (v1.10.x):** ActiveSupport was a runtime dependency  
+**After (v1.11.0):** Pure Ruby, no ActiveSupport required
 
 **Action required:** None (this is a positive change!)
 
@@ -113,8 +113,8 @@ If your project only had ActiveSupport because of this gem, you can now remove i
 
 ### 4. Internal API Changes
 
-**Before (v1.11.0):** Could use internal classes like `CaptureStrategy`, `ComparisonLoader`  
-**After (v1.12.0):** These have been inlined/refactored
+**Before (v1.10.x):** Could use internal classes like `CaptureStrategy`, `ComparisonLoader`  
+**After (v1.11.0):** These have been inlined/refactored
 
 **Action required:** Only if using internal APIs
 
@@ -252,7 +252,7 @@ Enjoy faster screenshot comparisons:
 
 ### Upgrade Notes
 
-**Ruby 4.0:** Fully compatible! If you see DSLStub ordering issues, they're fixed in v1.12.0.
+**Ruby 4.0:** Fully compatible! If you see DSLStub ordering issues, they're fixed in v1.11.0.
 
 **Rails 8.0:** Works out of the box with updated dependencies.
 
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ Enjoy faster screenshot comparisons:
 ### Step 1: Update Gemfile
 
 ```ruby
-gem 'capybara-screenshot-diff', '~> 1.12.0'
+gem 'capybara-screenshot-diff', '~> 1.11.0'
 ```
 
 ### Step 2: Bundle Update
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ Run tests and open `doc/screenshots/snap_diff_report.html` to review differences
 ```bash
 # Commit the new baselines
 git add doc/screenshots/
-git commit -m "Add screenshot baselines for v1.12.0 upgrade"
+git commit -m "Add screenshot baselines for v1.11.0 upgrade"
 ```
 
 Or temporarily allow them:
@@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ bundle exec rake test
 
 # Commit new baselines
 git add doc/screenshots/
-git commit -m "Re-record baselines with v1.12.0 defaults"
+git commit -m "Re-record baselines with v1.11.0 defaults"
 ```
 
 ### "NoMethodError on internal class"
@@ -376,7 +376,7 @@ All screenshot baselines are compatible — no data loss.
 
 ## Summary Checklist
 
-- [ ] Update gem version to `~> 1.12.0`
+- [ ] Update gem version to `~> 1.11.0`
 - [ ] Run `bundle update capybara-screenshot-diff`
 - [ ] Run test suite
 - [ ] Check for new screenshot failures in CI
@@ -387,4 +387,4 @@ All screenshot baselines are compatible — no data loss.
 - [ ] Commit changes
 - [ ] Review upgrade issues in [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/snap-diff/snap_diff-capybara/issues)
 
-**Congratulations!** You're now running v1.12.0 🎉
+**Congratulations!** You're now running v1.11.0 🎉

lib/capybara/screenshot/diff/version.rb

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 module Capybara
   module Screenshot
     module Diff
-      VERSION = "1.12.0"
+      VERSION = "1.11.0"
     end
   end
 end