v1.2.0
April 24, 2026 (UTC)
Latest
Command Launcher & UX Modernization
Version 1.2.0 introduces major workflow upgrades, interface refinements, and quality-of-life improvements across project management and AI-assisted development.
Added
- Unified project opening workflows via Command Launcher
- Streamlined GitHub integration with task-focused flows
- Modularized AI panel for improved performance and maintainability
- Enhanced security and user feedback mechanisms (accessible modals, structured error reporting)
- Introduced advanced features: Command Palette and Git Status Bar
- Restored original provider icons for AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
- Fixed update checking mechanism allowlisting kivode.com
Changed
- Refined UI/UX across the application for a more consistent and modern look and feel
- Improved Python Sandbox Console presentation and usability
- Enhanced Diff View UX with in-session history persistence
Removed
- Obsolete drag-and-drop ZIP import behavior
- "Supported AI Models" section from Welcome Screen
- Specific external links (GitHub, X/Twitter, Website) from Settings -> About
v1.1.0
March 2026
Stable
GitHub & AI Workflow Upgrade
Version 1.1.0 improves GitHub integration, adds a lightweight local Python runtime for AI workflows, and refines the full interface for better usability.
Improvements
- Improved GitHub integration for easier linking, repository discovery, and faster project upload workflows
- Enhanced AI integration with a limited local Python environment and curated libraries to reduce token usage and improve search, analysis, presentation, and editing tasks
- Refined UI design, sectioning, and element organization to make the product cleaner and easier to use
v1.0.0
February 2026
Stable
Initial Release
Official first public release of Kivode+ — an AI-powered desktop development environment for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
New Features
- Generate, modify, and refactor entire software projects from a single prompt
- Advanced Project Tree View with deep folder structure support
- Multi-file editing with professional-grade diff visualization
- Dedicated AI Chat Panel with context-aware responses
- Conversation History Log for tracking AI decisions
- Comprehensive Project Analytics dashboard
- Workspace Customization (font, tabs, auto-save, minimap)
- Day & Night Mode with instant switching
- Support for 15+ AI models (GPT, Claude, Kimi, DeepSeek, Gemini)
- GitHub Integration for cloning repositories
Platforms
- Windows: Full support with Setup.exe installer
- macOS: Coming soon (Universal Binary)
- Linux: Coming soon (AppImage & .deb)
Security
- Local-first architecture
- Local API key storage
- No automatic cloud synchronization
- Your code never leaves your machine