diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 22ffe002..ee195926 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
+### 0.2.14-SNAPSHOT (TBD)
+
+
+----------------------
+
 ### 0.2.13 (February 14, 2024)
 
 ### Features
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7a04fbeb..dd8e43d3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ and OAuth2 (and to some extent OpenID Connect) implementation.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-auth-core</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ and OAuth2 (and to some extent OpenID Connect) implementation.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth-core:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth-core:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Creates human and AI friendly String representations of JavaFX SceneGraphs.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-scenegraph</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Creates human and AI friendly String representations of JavaFX SceneGraphs.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-scenegraph:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-scenegraph:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ 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>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ This library provides a simple way to pick, drop, upload and download files in *
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-file:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-file:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ to the desired size.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-image-manager</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ to the desired size.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-image-manager:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-image-manager:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ all while utilizing the same codebase.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-media</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 
   <dependency>
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ plugins {
 }
 
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-media:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-media:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
     implementation "org.bytedeco:javacv-platform:1.5.9" // use compileOnly configuration when running/deploying with JPro
 }
 ```
@@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ Currently, there are three routing modules available:
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-routing-core</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ Currently, there are three routing modules available:
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-core:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-core:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@ dependencies {
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-routing-dev</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ dependencies {
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-dev:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-dev:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ dependencies {
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-routing-popup</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ dependencies {
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-popup:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-routing-popup:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ This library allows you to render Markdown formatted content in your **JPro/Java
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-mdfx</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ This library allows you to render Markdown formatted content in your **JPro/Java
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-mdfx:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-mdfx:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ This data is only accessible in the JPro Server, not in the browser - which can
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-sessions</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ This data is only accessible in the JPro Server, not in the browser - which can
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-sessions:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-sessions:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -334,7 +334,7 @@ capabilities.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-webrtc</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -342,7 +342,7 @@ capabilities.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-webrtc:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-webrtc:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -357,7 +357,7 @@ the embedded controls. The video can be played in full-screen mode.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-youtube</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -365,7 +365,7 @@ the embedded controls. The video can be played in full-screen mode.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-youtube:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-youtube:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@ Provides a skin implementation of a scrollpane for **JPro** applications only.
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>jpro-html-scrollpane</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>
 ```
@@ -402,7 +402,7 @@ Provides a skin implementation of a scrollpane for **JPro** applications only.
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-html-scrollpane:0.2.13")
+    implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-html-scrollpane:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
 }
 ```
 
@@ -421,14 +421,14 @@ bug-free and leak-free applications.
 <dependency>
   <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
   <artifactId>tree-showing</artifactId>
-  <version>0.2.13</version>
+  <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
 </dependency>
 ```
 
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation 'one.jpro.platform:tree-showing:0.2.13'
+    implementation 'one.jpro.platform:tree-showing:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT'
 }
 ```
 
@@ -460,7 +460,7 @@ This can be useful for debugging purposes, detecting deadlocks or other optimize
   <dependency>
     <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
     <artifactId>freeze-detector</artifactId>
-    <version>0.2.13</version>
+    <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependency>
 ```
@@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ This can be useful for debugging purposes, detecting deadlocks or other optimize
 #### Gradle configuration
 ```groovy
 dependencies {
-    implementation 'one.jpro.platform:freeze-detector:0.2.13'
+    implementation 'one.jpro.platform:freeze-detector:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT'
 }
 ```
 
diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index eca32304..347703a3 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-JPRO_PLATFORM_VERSION = 0.2.13
+JPRO_PLATFORM_VERSION = 0.2.14-SNAPSHOT
 
 JPRO_VERSION = 2024.1.0
 JAVAFX_VERSION = 17.0.10
diff --git a/jpro-auth/README.md b/jpro-auth/README.md
index c286d676..9859b9fe 100644
--- a/jpro-auth/README.md
+++ b/jpro-auth/README.md
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ processes. Add the following configuration to your project based on the build to
 - Gradle
     ```groovy
     dependencies {
-          implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth:0.2.13")
+          implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
     }
     ```
 - Maven
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ 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>0.2.13</version>
+        <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
       </dependency>
     </dependencies>
     ```
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ the authentication process. Add the following configuration to your project base
 - Gradle
     ```groovy
     dependencies {
-          implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth-routing:0.2.13")
+          implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-auth-routing:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
     }
     ```
 - Maven
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ the authentication process. Add the following configuration to your project base
       <dependency>
         <groupId>one.jpro.platform</groupId>
         <artifactId>jpro-auth-routing</artifactId>
-        <version>0.2.13</version>
+        <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
       </dependency>
     </dependencies>
     ```
diff --git a/jpro-file/README.md b/jpro-file/README.md
index 5f81134b..6546d119 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:0.2.13")
+        implementation("one.jpro.platform:jpro-file:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT")
     }
     ```
 - 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>0.2.13</version>
+        <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
       </dependency>
     </dependencies>
     ```
diff --git a/jpro-media/README.md b/jpro-media/README.md
index 89352c24..90e3e63c 100644
--- a/jpro-media/README.md
+++ b/jpro-media/README.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ plugins {
 }
 
 dependencies {
-    implementation 'one.jpro.platform:jpro-media:0.2.13'
+    implementation 'one.jpro.platform:jpro-media:0.2.14-SNAPSHOT'
 
     // 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>0.2.13</version>
+        <version>0.2.14-SNAPSHOT</version>
     </dependency>
     <dependency>
         <groupId>org.bytedeco</groupId>