Sidekick

Sidekick Development Timeline

Track the evolution of Sidekick, from our first beta release to the latest updates.

v0.6.9

Theme Customization & UI Improvements

LATEST

Latest Update

Enhanced theming capabilities and improved user interface consistency.

Added
  • Dark & Light Theme - Switch between dark and light themes to match your preference
  • Custom Theme Colors - Personalize your interface with customizable theme colors in appearance settings
Changed
  • Visual Consistency - Interface elements now adapt smoothly when switching themes
Improved
  • File System Detection - More reliable file and folder operations
  • Browser Tools - Cleaner, reorganized layout for better usability

v0.6.8

Onboarding & User Experience Enhancements

STABLE

Previous Update

New user onboarding system, enhanced customization options, and performance improvements.

Added
  • Onboarding Tutorial - New interactive tutorial system with state management and authentication features to help new users get started
  • File Explorer Toggle - Added ability to show/hide file explorer with keyboard shortcuts
  • Font Size Customization - AI sidebar font size adjustment, editor font size customization with dedicated settings management, and font size adjustment commands for quick access
  • Profile Settings Enhancement - Enhanced profile settings with authentication features
Changed
  • Keyboard Shortcuts - Updated shortcuts for feedback functionality and AI sidebar access
Improved
  • File Explorer Performance - Optimized with memoization and stabilization for smoother navigation
  • Git Integration - Dynamic git root detection for better repository handling
  • Checkpoint Creation - Enhanced process with improved result handling
  • File System Operations - Automatically filters out .DS_Store files for cleaner file listings
Security
  • Browser Launch - Implemented anti-detection measures in browser automation launch options

v0.6.7

Browser Automation & File Management

STABLE

Previous Update

Enhanced file operations and browser automation capabilities.

Added
  • File Ignore Checks - Implemented file ignore checks for read and write operations to improve security and performance.
  • Browser Automation Tools - Introduced browser automation tools for AI agents to enable web interaction capabilities.
  • Browser Settings & Management - Added browser settings and installation management for enhanced automation workflows.

v0.6.6

Bug Fix Release

STABLE

Previous Update

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

Fixed
  • General Bug Fixes

v0.6.5

AI Terminal & Plan Mode Controls

STABLE

Previous Update

Dedicated AI terminal, editor diff indicators, and plan mode workflow upgrades.

Added
  • AI Terminal - Execute Commands Directly from AI - Dedicated AI terminal tab that streams command output in real time, runs in an isolated environment, and auto toggles visibility based on AI activity.
  • Git Diff Visual Indicators in Editor - Colored gutter decorations automatically highlight added, modified, and removed lines whenever you open a changed file.
  • Agent vs Plan Mode Selection - Shift+Tab shortcut to toggle modes plus a conversation selection dialog helps you pick up existing specs or start new work with better control.
  • Markdown File Management in Plan Mode - AI can now author and maintain markdown specification files directly within plan workflows for documentation-heavy tasks.
Improved
  • Terminal Performance - Debounced terminal operations reduce CPU usage, selections and resizing feel smoother, and upgraded default shell to zsh where supported.
  • Better Resource Management on App Quit - File watchers and background resources now clean up properly during shutdown, preventing macOS exit issues.
Fixed
  • Todo Operations More Reliable - Eliminated crashes when reading or writing todo items and improved error messaging for failed operations.
  • Git Panel Improvements - Resolved diff viewing issues for newly added files, improved error handling, and clarified feedback when git operations fail.

v0.6.4

Minor Improvements and Bug Fixes

STABLE

Previous Update

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

Added
  • Tab Switching Overlay - Visual overlay when cycling between editor tabs
Improved
  • Bug Fixes - Fixed various bugs in the application

v0.6.3

Minor Improvements and Bug Fixes

STABLE

Previous Update

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

Added
  • Queue message for ai agents.
Improved
  • Performance Improvements - Improved performance of the application
  • Bug Fixes - Fixed various bugs in the application

v0.6.2

Credit Usage by Model

STABLE

Previous Update

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

Improved
  • Performance Improvements - Improved performance of the application
  • Bug Fixes - Fixed various bugs in the application

v0.6.1

CLI Command to Open Projects from Terminal

STABLE

Previous Update

CLI command to open projects from terminal.

Added
  • Added CLI command to open projects from terminal - run sidekick <directory> or sidekick . after installing from Settings

v0.6.0

Git Integration & Floating Panels

STABLE

Previous Update

Git integration enhancements, floating panels for improved workflow, and mermaid diagram support.

Added
  • Git Panel with Commit History Viewer - View complete commit history with detailed information and easy navigation through project changes
  • File Diff Viewer - Compare file changes before committing with intuitive side-by-side diff display
  • Git Status Indicators in File Explorer - Visual indicators showing git status (modified, staged, untracked) directly in the file tree
  • Quick Access Shortcuts for Git Operations - Keyboard shortcuts and quick buttons for common git operations
  • Movable Terminal Window - Floating terminal window that stays on top of other panels for convenient access
  • Floating AI Sidebar - Floating AI sidebar for quick access to AI assistance without switching focus
  • Floating Git Panel - Dedicated floating panel for version control operations and overview
  • Mermaid Diagram Support - Enhanced markdown rendering with built-in Mermaid diagram support for visual documentation
Improved
  • Better Status Bar - Enhanced status bar with tool progress indicators and improved visibility
  • UI Refinements - Cleaner, more intuitive user interface throughout the application
  • File System Operations - More responsive and efficient file system operations
Fixed
  • Tool Title Inconsistencies - Fixed inconsistent tool titles across the application
  • Overall Stability - Improved overall application stability and reliability

v0.5.0

Spec Credits & Subscription Management

STABLE

Previous Update

Spec credits and subscription management features.

Added
  • Specs Management System : Complete specs management with UI components, AI integration, and credit management with API key validation
  • Image Viewer : Enhanced image viewer with improved file handling and media management
  • Live Terminal Search : Real-time search functionality with improved results handling
  • Appearance Settings : Comprehensive customization options including unlimited AI steps setting
Improved
  • Performance Optimization: Added initialization loading, lazy loading
Fixed
  • Sidebar Toggle : Interactive sidebar with toast notifications for better navigation

v0.4.3

Advanced Search & Real-time Tool Feedback

STABLE

Previous Update

Advanced search capabilities with multi-mode matching, real-time tool feedback, enhanced web preview, and comprehensive performance improvements.

Added
  • Advanced Search - Multi-mode search with literal, regex, and fuzzy matching capabilities
  • Better File Filtering - Enhanced file filtering and context preview for improved search results
  • Real-time Tool Feedback - Visual indicators when AI tools are running with live progress updates
  • Status Bar Progress Updates - Live progress updates in the status bar for better responsiveness during AI operations
  • Enhanced Web Preview - Improved web content display with better URL handling and navigation controls
  • Integrated Console Logging - Added integrated console logging for debugging in web preview
Improved
  • Search Performance - Faster search performance with intelligent caching mechanisms
  • File and Folder Operations - Faster file and folder operations for improved productivity
  • Memory Usage - Reduced memory usage across the application for better performance
  • macOS Integration - Native window management controls and better integration with macOS features
  • Error Handling - Improved error handling and overall application stability
  • Terminal Process Management - Better terminal process management for more reliable operations
  • Conversation Tracking - Enhanced conversation tracking capabilities
Fixed
  • File Selection Events - Fixed file selection events firing unnecessarily for better performance
  • Terminal Username Handling - Improved terminal username handling for better user experience
  • AI Response Cleanup - Better cleanup when stopping AI responses to prevent resource leaks
  • Memory Management - Enhanced memory management for improved stability
  • Tool Execution - More reliable tool execution with better error handling

v0.4.2

Performance & MCP Settings Update

STABLE

Previous Update

Memory leak fixes, performance improvements, bug fixes, improved MCP settings with enable/disable functionality, and auto conversation summary feature.

Added
  • Auto Conversation Summary - Automatically generates conversation summaries when context limits are reached, helping maintain conversation continuity and providing better overview of long discussions
Changed
  • MCP Settings - Removed start, stop, and auto start from MCP controls. Added enable/disable functionality in MCP settings for better control
Improved
  • Performance Improvements - Significant performance optimizations throughout the application
  • Memory Leak Fixes - Resolved memory leak issues for better stability and resource management
Fixed
  • Bug Fixes - Various stability improvements and bug fixes across the platform

v0.4.1

Enhanced Rendering & Performance

STABLE

Previous Update

Enhanced markdown rendering capabilities, improved error handling, and performance optimizations through deferred operations.

Added
  • Enhanced Markdown Rendering - Improved markdown rendering capabilities with better formatting support
  • Advanced Error Handling - Enhanced error handling capabilities across the application
Improved
  • Deferred Startup Operations - Improved application performance through deferred startup operations
  • Application Startup Performance - Optimized startup sequence for faster application launch
Fixed
  • Bug Fixes - Various stability improvements and bug fixes across the platform

v0.4.0

Subagent Management & Enhanced Features

STABLE

Previous Update

Major feature additions with subagent management, batch diff viewer, improved shortcuts, and subscription tracking.

Added
  • Subagent Manager - Users can now create, edit, and delete custom subagents. AI can call and execute subagents for specialized tasks
  • Batch Diff Viewer - Users can now see a comprehensive list of all edited files in diff format for better change tracking and review
  • Credits Tracking for Subscription - Added comprehensive credits tracking system for subscription management and usage monitoring
Changed
  • Keyboard Shortcut Update - Changed command palette shortcut from Ctrl+Shift+I to Ctrl+Shift+P for better accessibility
Improved
  • Performance Improvements - Various performance optimizations and bug fixes across the platform for better user experience

v0.3.0

Advanced Tools & Integrations

BETA

Previous Update

Major feature additions with enhanced project navigation, AI memory management, and expanded AI capabilities.

Added
  • File Tree Tool - Added comprehensive file tree functionality for better project navigation and file management
  • Memory Tool and Memory Management for AI - Introduced AI memory tool with advanced memory management capabilities and enhanced context retention
  • XAi Integration - Successfully integrated XAi services for expanded AI capabilities
  • Context Window Status in Status Bar - Added real-time context window status indicator to the status bar for visibility into context usage and limitations
Fixed
  • MCP Error and Integration - Resolved MCP (Model Context Protocol) error issues and improved overall integration stability and performance
  • Bug Fixes - Various bug fixes and stability improvements across the platform

v0.2.0

Enhanced Features & Bug Fixes

BETA

Previous Update

New features, improvements, and important updates for a better development experience.

Added
  • Todo Functionality Tool - Added comprehensive task management capabilities to help organize your development workflow
  • TypeScript Linting for AI Edits - Enhanced code quality with automatic TypeScript linting when AI makes code changes
Improved
  • Enhanced UI Components - Restructured components with better organization and improved loading states for a smoother user experience
Fixed
  • Various stability improvements and bug fixes
  • Fixed app update issue for seamless upgrades
Important Update Notice

For users upgrading from previous versions: Please download the latest version directly from our website and replace your existing installation to ensure proper functionality.

v0.1.0

Initial Beta Release

BETA

Released on July 1, 2025

First public beta release of Sidekick, our AI coding assistant.

Added
  • Command Palette - Quick access to features and commands with keyboard shortcuts
  • Customizable Layout - Adjustable sidebar positioning and resizable panels
  • Custom Prompt Templates - Create and manage reusable prompt templates
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP) - Extend AI capabilities with external tools
  • Multi-AI Provider Support - Connect with OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and Ollama (local models)
  • Bring Your Own API Key - Use your own API keys for complete privacy and control
  • Local-First Architecture - Everything stays on your system, no data leaves your machine
  • Integrated Code Editor - Monaco-based editor with syntax highlighting and IntelliSense
  • AI Chat Interface - Interactive sidebar for conversing with AI models about your code
  • File System Integration - Built-in file explorer for browsing and managing project files
  • AI Code Capabilities: Read and analyze existing code, Write new code and functions, Edit and refactor code intelligently, Scan folders and project structure, Search files with grep patterns, Understand context across multiple files
  • Terminal Integration - Terminal console for running commands without leaving the app
  • Submit Feedback - Add a bug report or feature request
  • Preview Beta - Preview web applications directly within Sidekick