diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 87612e47..946fabfb 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-### 0.4.5 (TBD)
+### 0.5.0 (November 25, 2024)
 
 #### Improvements
 * Synchronize selected extension filter for the native file choosers in the `jpro-file` module.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6942d006..9cf9ae32 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ and OAuth2 (and to some extent OpenID Connect) implementation.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-auth-core</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ and OAuth2 (and to some extent OpenID Connect) implementation.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth-core:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth-core:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Creates human and AI friendly String representations of JavaFX SceneGraphs.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-scenegraph</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ Creates human and AI friendly String representations of JavaFX SceneGraphs.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-scenegraph:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-scenegraph:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ This library provides a simple way to pick, drop, upload and download files in *
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-file</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ This library provides a simple way to pick, drop, upload and download files in *
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-file:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-file:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ to the desired size.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-image-manager</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ to the desired size.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-image-manager:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-image-manager:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ using SMTP and SMTPS protocols. It also provides a simple way to compose and sen
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-mail</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ using SMTP and SMTPS protocols. It also provides a simple way to compose and sen
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-mail:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-mail:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ all while utilizing the same codebase.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-media</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 
   <dependency>
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ plugins {
 }
 
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-media:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-media:0.5.0")
     implementation "org.bytedeco:javacv-platform:1.5.10" // use compileOnly configuration when running/deploying with JPro
 }
 ```
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ Currently, there are three routing modules available:
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-routing-core</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@ Currently, there are three routing modules available:
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-core:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-core:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ dependencies {
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-routing-dev</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ dependencies {
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-dev:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-dev:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ dependencies {
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-routing-popup</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ dependencies {
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-popup:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-popup:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ This library allows you to render Markdown formatted content in your **JPro/Java
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-mdfx</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -302,7 +302,7 @@ This library allows you to render Markdown formatted content in your **JPro/Java
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-mdfx:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-mdfx:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -317,7 +317,7 @@ This data is only accessible in the JPro Server, not in the browser - which can
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-session</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ This data is only accessible in the JPro Server, not in the browser - which can
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-session:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-session:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@ This library offers essential tools for various functionalities to enhance the d
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-utils</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependency>
 ```
@@ -346,7 +346,7 @@ This library offers essential tools for various functionalities to enhance the d
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation 'one.jpro.platform:jpro-utils:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT'
+    implementation 'one.jpro.platform:jpro-utils:0.5.0'
 }
 ```
 
@@ -367,7 +367,7 @@ capabilities.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-webrtc</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -375,7 +375,7 @@ capabilities.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-webrtc:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-webrtc:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -390,7 +390,7 @@ the embedded controls. The video can be played in full-screen mode.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-youtube</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ the embedded controls. The video can be played in full-screen mode.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-youtube:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-youtube:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -427,7 +427,7 @@ Provides a skin implementation of a scrollpane for **JPro** applications only.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-html-scrollpane</artifactId>
-    <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>0.5.0</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -435,7 +435,7 @@ Provides a skin implementation of a scrollpane for **JPro** applications only.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-html-scrollpane:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-html-scrollpane:0.5.0")
 }
 ```
 
diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 2fdc6139..ea9234cc 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-JPRO_PLATFORM_VERSION = 0.4.5-SNAPSHOT
+JPRO_PLATFORM_VERSION = 0.5.0
 
 JPRO_VERSION = 2024.4.1
 JAVAFX_BUILD_VERSION = 17.0.12
diff --git a/jpro-auth/README.md b/jpro-auth/README.md
index 24cc0cfc..3b749238 100644
--- a/jpro-auth/README.md
+++ b/jpro-auth/README.md
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ processes. Add the following configuration to your project based on the build to
 - Gradle
     ```groovy
     dependencies {
-          implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+          implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth:0.5.0")
     }
     ```
 - Maven
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ processes. Add the following configuration to your project based on the build to
       <dependency>
         <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
         <artifactId>jpro-auth-core</artifactId>
-        <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+        <version>0.5.0</version>
       </dependency>
     </dependencies>
     ```
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ the authentication process. Add the following configuration to your project base
 - Gradle
     ```groovy
     dependencies {
-          implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth-routing:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+          implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth-routing:0.5.0")
     }
     ```
 - Maven
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ the authentication process. Add the following configuration to your project base
       <dependency>
         <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
         <artifactId>jpro-auth-routing</artifactId>
-        <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+        <version>0.5.0</version>
       </dependency>
     </dependencies>
     ```
diff --git a/jpro-file/README.md b/jpro-file/README.md
index 701499a1..08c55beb 100644
--- a/jpro-file/README.md
+++ b/jpro-file/README.md
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ a specified callback handler is invoked for further processing.
 - Gradle
     ```groovy
     dependencies {
-        implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-file:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+        implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-file:0.5.0")
     }
     ```
 - Maven
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ a specified callback handler is invoked for further processing.
       <dependency>
         <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
         <artifactId>jpro-file</artifactId>
-        <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+        <version>0.5.0</version>
       </dependency>
     </dependencies>
     ```
diff --git a/jpro-mail/README.md b/jpro-mail/README.md
index a8ffd390..467210c0 100644
--- a/jpro-mail/README.md
+++ b/jpro-mail/README.md
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ email attributes such as sender, recipients, subject, and date, as well as metho
 - Gradle
     ```groovy
     dependencies {
-        implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-mail:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT")
+        implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-mail:0.5.0")
     }
     ```
 - Maven
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ email attributes such as sender, recipients, subject, and date, as well as metho
       <dependency>
         <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
         <artifactId>jpro-mail</artifactId>
-        <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+        <version>0.5.0</version>
       </dependency>
     </dependencies>
     ```
diff --git a/jpro-media/README.md b/jpro-media/README.md
index 98847b7f..e6b22561 100644
--- a/jpro-media/README.md
+++ b/jpro-media/README.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ plugins {
 }
 
 dependencies {
-    implementation 'one.jpro.platform:jpro-media:0.4.5-SNAPSHOT'
+    implementation 'one.jpro.platform:jpro-media:0.5.0'
 
     // use compileOnly configuration when running/deploying with JPro, 
     // since the platform specific libraries are no more needed
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ the `release` zipped file. Even the `jpro:run` task is faster since these files
     <dependency>
         <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
         <artifactId>jpro-media</artifactId>
-        <version>0.4.5-SNAPSHOT</version>
+        <version>0.5.0</version>
     </dependency>
     <dependency>
         <groupId>org.bytedeco</groupId>