Changelog

What's new in ClaudeBench.

Follow our journey as we continuously improve ClaudeBench with new features, enhancements, and fixes.

v0.1.9LatestFebruary 19, 2026

Nested skill discovery for monorepo-style skills, user skill interception, model updates, localization, and UI improvements.

Fixed

Nested Skill Discovery

GitHub-installed monorepo skills (with subdirectories each containing SKILL.md) are now properly discovered and usable. Previously only top-level SKILL.md was detected.

Fixed

User Skill Interception

User-installed skills no longer produce 'Unknown skill' errors. Skill tool calls are intercepted and expanded automatically.

Improved

Model Updates

Updated default models to latest versions: Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5. Added resolveModelAlias utility for cleaner model resolution.

New

Localization & UI

Complete localization support, Markdown WYSIWYG editing improvements, and new Permission Mode selector.

v0.1.8February 8, 2026

Out-of-box experience, Gemini image generation, setup wizard improvements, and Apple notarization.

New

Gemini Image Generation

Generate images directly in conversations using Google Gemini. Includes intelligent prompt detection and image optimization.

Improved

Out-of-Box Experience

Bundled Node.js and Claude runtime — no developer tools needed. Download the DMG, install, configure your API key, and start working.

Improved

Setup Wizard Improvements

Improved first-launch setup wizard with better authentication detection, runtime error recovery, and streamlined API key configuration.

Improved

Signed & Notarized

App is now code-signed with Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple. No Gatekeeper warnings on install.

v0.1.7February 2, 2026

Cover editor enhancements, code refactoring, and architecture improvements.

Improved

Cover Editor Enhancements

Improved undo/redo functionality, better layer management, and enhanced keyboard shortcuts for the cover editor.

Improved

Code Refactoring

Major refactoring of App.tsx and component architecture for better maintainability. Improved session management and settings panel organization.

Improved

Enhanced UI Components

Updated chat UI components with improved styling and user experience. Enhanced skill templates and utility functions.

v0.1.4January 22, 2026

Auto-generate session titles using AI and Skills system improvements.

New

Auto-generate Session Titles

Session titles are now automatically generated after the first conversation turn using Claude, making it easier to identify sessions. Titles match user's language and are limited to 30 characters.

New

Skills System

First-launch setup and improved UX for Claude skills. Async generation doesn't block main conversation flow.

v0.1.2January 19, 2026

Production build fix with fully self-contained sidecar bundle.

Fixed

Fix Production Build

Replace better-sqlite3 (native module) with sql.js (pure JavaScript SQLite implementation) for a fully self-contained sidecar bundle.

Improved

Bundle All Dependencies

Include Claude Agent SDK in the bundle, eliminating runtime dependency issues. Sidecar is now fully self-contained (~8.7MB) with no external dependencies.

Improved

CJS Format

Change sidecar output from ESM to CommonJS for better compatibility. Database operations work identically in both development and production builds.

v0.1.1January 19, 2026

Skills system and UX improvements with context menu support.

New

Skills System

Real scanning from ~/.claude/skills and project directories for Claude skills integration.

New

Quick Shortcuts

6 preset task buttons on welcome screen for faster workflow.

New

Context Menu

Right-click sessions to Open in Finder or Delete for better session management.

Improved

Process Cleanup

Proper cleanup of Claude processes on exit to prevent orphan processes.

v0.1.0Initial ReleaseJanuary 18, 2026

Native macOS Desktop GUI for Claude Code with session persistence and real-time streaming.

New

Session Persistence

Session persistence with SQLite database for reliable data storage across app restarts.

New

Real-time Streaming

Real-time streaming responses from Claude for instant feedback during conversations.

New

Interactive Permission Control

Interactive permission control with 'remember my choice' option for streamlined workflow.

New

Settings Panel

Settings panel with permission management for fine-grained control over app behavior.

New

Drag & Drop File Attachments

Drag & drop file attachments for easy file sharing in conversations.

New

Multiple Session Support

Multiple session support for managing different projects and conversations simultaneously.

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