During October 2025, Coises delivered an upgrade to the Columns++ plugin within the notepad-plus-plus/nppPluginList repository, focusing on stability and compatibility with the latest Notepad++ release. The work centered on releasing Columns++ Plugin Version 1.3, which included updating version metadata and implementing minor compatibility improvements using XML for plugin configuration. Coises applied disciplined plugin management practices to ensure the release addressed issue #979, enhancing end-user stability without introducing new bugs. The scope of work was focused and incremental, reflecting a methodical approach to release management and ecosystem alignment, with depth in plugin lifecycle handling and XML-based configuration updates.