Sidekick

Sidekick Development Timeline

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

v0.1.0

Initial Beta Release

BETA

Released on July 1, 2025

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

  • 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