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Follow what improves in Firstbeam and when it arrives.

v0.2.15 · Windows release24 updatesupdated · October 13, 2026
PLATFORM

Desktop and website release notes. macOS and Linux are coming soon. Downloads →

v0.2.15WINDOWS

Scrolling, quieter.

Mouse movement no longer repaints the terminal.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Pointer movement does not repaint the terminal; wheel input remains responsive.

v0.2.14

Answers, rendered.

Formatted Markdown, natural scrolling and focused terminal controls.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Assistant answers render headings, emphasis, aligned tables and syntax-colored code blocks.

  • + NEW

    Wheel scrolling, visible position, stable reading during streaming and top/latest shortcuts. Shift-selection or /mouse retains terminal host copying.

  • + NEW

    Searchable commands, task modes, saved agents, models, sessions and skills preserve the draft and existing provider permissions.

v0.2.13

Reliable menus and installation.

Background terminal output no longer dismisses settings dropdowns.

  • * FIXED

    Dropdowns remain open while retained terminal and conversation panels scroll in the background.

  • * FIXED

    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.

  • * FIXED

    Conversation rows use one continuous hover surface, including the overflow menu button.

v0.2.12

Your terminal, with continuity.

Account-scoped model selection, bounded shared context and saved terminal conversations.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    The CLI composer and focused selectors stay usable at narrow terminal sizes. Model efforts come from selected-account provider metadata.

  • + NEW

    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.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Desktop and CLI select bounded task/role skills and relevant approved memory. Installed skills remain available without eagerly activating every body.

v0.2.11

A clearer terminal welcome.

A centered pixel wordmark and installed-engine selection.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    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.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Install the Windows x64 CLI through npm using the public package URL, or use the existing PowerShell command. Desktop still includes the CLI.

v0.2.10

A compact capabilities page.

Search, filters and cards now share a compact layout.

  • * FIXED

    Agent capabilities removes stacked spacing and oversized actions. The search field, category counters and capability cards follow the intended layout.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    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.

v0.2.9

Your tools, connected.

MCP visibility, a shared team editor and lighter utility loading.

  • * FIXED

    Connections now displays the real MCP inventory by engine account and scope, with provider-native inspection.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Agent library opens the current team editor. Saved role templates remain available separately.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Add the official Playwright MCP configuration with an isolated browser profile. Choose the engine accounts and scope explicitly.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    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.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    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.

v0.2.8

Dictation, repaired.

Windows microphone recovery and clearer voice settings.

  • * FIXED

    Starting dictation clears an old microphone denial for the trusted app origin. Short-lived capture permission and Windows privacy controls remain enforced.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    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.

  • * FIXED

    Voice settings errors appear below controls, footer buttons share an alignment, and composer errors wrap at a readable size.

v0.2.7

Firstbeam, in your terminal.

A dedicated terminal interface for your existing engines.

  • + NEW

    Open firstbeam for a full-screen composer, command menu, transcript and pending messages.

  • + NEW

    Codex responses, tools and one-operation approvals stay in Firstbeam. Native provider sessions can continue across turns.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Existing accounts, saved agent profiles, explicit skills and MCP commands remain available. Claude and OpenCode interactive approvals use /native.

  • * FIXED

    Windows installation registers the bundled CLI in your user PATH, so a new terminal can find firstbeam.

v0.2.6

Your workspace, wherever you need it.

Floating windows, clearer input and smoother conversations.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    The enabled pixel companion stays visible outside the app and follows your saved preferences.

  • * FIXED

    Pinning preserves compact widgets; native close requests remove the floating window while retaining the conversation.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Menus adapt to translated labels, settings focus stays inside its pill, and Git workspaces show clearer empty states.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Send while working adds a pending message above the composer. Edit, remove or explicitly steer it in Chat, Agent Mode and their widgets.

  • * FIXED

    Dictation requests microphone access from the active app window. Palette menus stay open and Chat scrollbars follow the workspace edge.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Streaming updates are combined in short batches. Manual downloads show real progress and verify SHA-256 before a separate install confirmation.

v0.2.5

A clearer conversation.

Follow the work without losing the answer.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Chat now keeps commands and tool output in expandable activity, separate from the response.

  • * FIXED

    Tool updates no longer repeat commands; interrupted work keeps its real status when reopened.

v0.2.4

Your workspace, closer together.

New ways to manage your local tools, with a more comfortable everyday workspace.

  • + NEW

    Manage agents, installed skills and MCP connections from Agent Behavior.

  • + NEW

    Firstbeam CLI v1 brings your local providers and tools to the Windows terminal.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Refined composers, sidebars and settings with clearer controls and save feedback.

  • + NEW

    Optional pixel companions for your desktop workspace.

v0.2.3

A more comfortable workspace.

Firstbeam Desktop 0.2.3 refines everyday conversations and widgets.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Clearer typography, icons and more consistent spacing across the app.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Refined Chat and Agent composers with better-aligned controls.

  • + NEW

    Keep a compact conversation widget on top or move it inside the app.

Web

Try the team at work.

A closer look at Firstbeam in the interactive workspace demo.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    A guided Agent Mode example with streaming replies, handoffs and familiar workspace controls.

v0.2.1

Conversation controls, easier to reach.

A small update to Chat Mode navigation.

  • * FIXED

    Open project tools from the chat header, alongside New chat and the floating widget.

Web

A more consistent website.

Clearer downloads, pricing and an interactive workspace preview.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Updated availability, trial details and platform requirements.

  • + NEW

    Try chat, agent handoffs, resume and Brain notes in the browser demo.

v0.2.0

A clearer workspace, shaped around your work.

Firstbeam Desktop 0.2.0 brings the new interface to Windows.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    A refreshed workspace with clearer navigation and more consistent controls.

  • + NEW

    Appearance options, Streamer Mode and renewed agent portraits.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Smoother conversation widgets, agent views and window controls.

Development

Project Brain and skills.

Keep useful context and reusable instructions close to your team.

  • + NEW

    Review and organize project notes in Bots → Brain.

  • + NEW

    Browse and assign sourced skill packages.

Development

Teams and plans.

Manage your agents and follow planned work in one workspace.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    More convenient team setup and saved plans.

  • * FIXED

    More reliable conversation and project controls.

v0.1.0

The original desktop preview.

The first local Windows preview, before public desktop releases.

  • + NEW

    Project conversations, agent teams and terminals together.

Development

Turn a goal into a plan.

Plan your work and return to saved conversations.

  • + NEW

    Saved plans and phase conversations.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    More consistent conversation and terminal controls.

Development

An easier start.

Guided setup and smoother everyday interactions.

  • + NEW

    First-run setup and an in-app introduction.

  • ~ IMPROVED

    Refined notebook and workspace interactions.

Development

More choice for your agents.

Provider-aware conversations and team recommendations.

  • + NEW

    Conversation import and team recommendations.

Development

Your projects, connected.

Keep project tools and usage views close at hand.

  • + NEW

    Project tools and optional voice dictation.