Sidekick

Sidekick Development Timeline

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

v0.4.2

Performance & MCP Settings Update

LATEST

Latest 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