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