Scrolling, quieter.
Mouse movement no longer repaints the terminal.
- ~ IMPROVED
Pointer movement does not repaint the terminal; wheel input remains responsive.
Follow what improves in Firstbeam and when it arrives.
Desktop and website release notes. macOS and Linux are coming soon. Downloads →
Mouse movement no longer repaints the terminal.
Pointer movement does not repaint the terminal; wheel input remains responsive.
Formatted Markdown, natural scrolling and focused terminal controls.
Assistant answers render headings, emphasis, aligned tables and syntax-colored code blocks.
Wheel scrolling, visible position, stable reading during streaming and top/latest shortcuts. Shift-selection or /mouse retains terminal host copying.
Searchable commands, task modes, saved agents, models, sessions and skills preserve the draft and existing provider permissions.
Background terminal output no longer dismisses settings dropdowns.
Dropdowns remain open while retained terminal and conversation panels scroll in the background.
Installation and uninstallation check the bundled CLI before changing files. If it is busy, exit your CLI sessions and retry; active sessions are never forcibly terminated.
Conversation rows use one continuous hover surface, including the overflow menu button.
Account-scoped model selection, bounded shared context and saved terminal conversations.
The CLI composer and focused selectors stay usable at narrow terminal sizes. Model efforts come from selected-account provider metadata.
CLI sessions retain messages, drafts and paused input. Open local history in the terminal or explicitly copy/resume it in Desktop with the original engine/account and fresh permissions.
Desktop and CLI select bounded task/role skills and relevant approved memory. Installed skills remain available without eagerly activating every body.
A centered pixel wordmark and installed-engine selection.
The CLI opens with a centered pixel Firstbeam wordmark at ordinary terminal sizes and a compact fallback in small windows. /engine and Tab select detected installed engines.
Install the Windows x64 CLI through npm using the public package URL, or use the existing PowerShell command. Desktop still includes the CLI.
Search, filters and cards now share a compact layout.
Agent capabilities removes stacked spacing and oversized actions. The search field, category counters and capability cards follow the intended layout.
The Add menu retains MCP setup, the current team editor, saved role templates, skills and plugins. Scope filtering separates project and global configuration without changing it.
MCP visibility, a shared team editor and lighter utility loading.
Connections now displays the real MCP inventory by engine account and scope, with provider-native inspection.
Agent library opens the current team editor. Saved role templates remain available separately.
Add the official Playwright MCP configuration with an isolated browser profile. Choose the engine accounts and scope explicitly.
Secondary utility screens load when needed while conversation and terminal owners stay running. CLI updates preserve the previous executable and explain how to refresh terminal PATH.
The CLI opens with a centered compact composer and a focused conversation layout. Tool details expand with Ctrl+O; narrow screens and Unicode cursor placement are repaired. Windows CLI-only setup uses one verified PowerShell command.
Windows microphone recovery and clearer voice settings.
Starting dictation clears an old microphone denial for the trusted app origin. Short-lived capture permission and Windows privacy controls remain enforced.
Groq and OpenRouter presets select the matching endpoint and model. Changing providers requires a new credential; recognizable keys cannot be sent to the wrong provider.
Voice settings errors appear below controls, footer buttons share an alignment, and composer errors wrap at a readable size.
A dedicated terminal interface for your existing engines.
Open firstbeam for a full-screen composer, command menu, transcript and pending messages.
Codex responses, tools and one-operation approvals stay in Firstbeam. Native provider sessions can continue across turns.
Existing accounts, saved agent profiles, explicit skills and MCP commands remain available. Claude and OpenCode interactive approvals use /native.
Windows installation registers the bundled CLI in your user PATH, so a new terminal can find firstbeam.
Floating windows, clearer input and smoother conversations.
The enabled pixel companion stays visible outside the app and follows your saved preferences.
Pinning preserves compact widgets; native close requests remove the floating window while retaining the conversation.
Menus adapt to translated labels, settings focus stays inside its pill, and Git workspaces show clearer empty states.
Send while working adds a pending message above the composer. Edit, remove or explicitly steer it in Chat, Agent Mode and their widgets.
Dictation requests microphone access from the active app window. Palette menus stay open and Chat scrollbars follow the workspace edge.
Streaming updates are combined in short batches. Manual downloads show real progress and verify SHA-256 before a separate install confirmation.
Follow the work without losing the answer.
Chat now keeps commands and tool output in expandable activity, separate from the response.
Tool updates no longer repeat commands; interrupted work keeps its real status when reopened.
New ways to manage your local tools, with a more comfortable everyday workspace.
Manage agents, installed skills and MCP connections from Agent Behavior.
Firstbeam CLI v1 brings your local providers and tools to the Windows terminal.
Refined composers, sidebars and settings with clearer controls and save feedback.
Optional pixel companions for your desktop workspace.
Firstbeam Desktop 0.2.3 refines everyday conversations and widgets.
Clearer typography, icons and more consistent spacing across the app.
Refined Chat and Agent composers with better-aligned controls.
Keep a compact conversation widget on top or move it inside the app.
A closer look at Firstbeam in the interactive workspace demo.
A guided Agent Mode example with streaming replies, handoffs and familiar workspace controls.
A small update to Chat Mode navigation.
Open project tools from the chat header, alongside New chat and the floating widget.
Clearer downloads, pricing and an interactive workspace preview.
Updated availability, trial details and platform requirements.
Try chat, agent handoffs, resume and Brain notes in the browser demo.
Firstbeam Desktop 0.2.0 brings the new interface to Windows.
A refreshed workspace with clearer navigation and more consistent controls.
Appearance options, Streamer Mode and renewed agent portraits.
Smoother conversation widgets, agent views and window controls.
Keep useful context and reusable instructions close to your team.
Review and organize project notes in Bots → Brain.
Browse and assign sourced skill packages.
Manage your agents and follow planned work in one workspace.
More convenient team setup and saved plans.
More reliable conversation and project controls.
The first local Windows preview, before public desktop releases.
Project conversations, agent teams and terminals together.
Plan your work and return to saved conversations.
Saved plans and phase conversations.
More consistent conversation and terminal controls.
Guided setup and smoother everyday interactions.
First-run setup and an in-app introduction.
Refined notebook and workspace interactions.
Provider-aware conversations and team recommendations.
Conversation import and team recommendations.
Keep project tools and usage views close at hand.
Project tools and optional voice dictation.