Announcing - The Next Evolution of Msty Studio

Msty Studio is coming to Desktop!

Msty Studio is no longer just a web app.

We're thrilled to announce that Msty Studio will be available for both web AND desktop! 🤯

This means the advanced features of Msty Studio Web will be available directly on your desktop, including:

• Toolbox (MCP and Live Context)
• Personas and the Auto Responder Persona
• Turnstiles
• Forge Mode
• Image Generation
• And more!

Our initial focus for Msty Studio was a web-first approach, as it allows for rapid iteration and delivery of cutting-edge features. However, during our development of the web version, we realized that our build process presented a potentially straightforward way for us to also provide a desktop version while maintaining our product development velocity.

That being said, web updates will still become available first and, for desktop, we anticipate releasing updates a few weeks behind web updates.

But wait, there’s more!

Not only is the Studio desktop version significantly more manageable for us to develop (compared to the current Msty Desktop app), but it’s also more performant and powerful for you! ⚡️

We’re sure you have plenty of questions, and we're here to answer them. Let's dive into the details.

What You Can Expect with the New Msty Studio Desktop (v2.0)

Msty Studio Desktop (v2.0) represents a significant leap forward. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Broad Operating System Support: Just like our current desktop app, Msty Studio Desktop will support Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Feature Parity: We're aiming for near-complete feature parity between the web and desktop versions, where it makes sense to have it.
• Integrated Msty Sidecar Features: Msty Studio Desktop will have Msty Sidecar features built directly into it. This allows Msty Studio Web to connect to your desktop for accessing local models, tools, Real-Time Data (RTD), and more. It also enables tunneling for remote connections, such as from your mobile devices.
• Msty Sidecar's Evolving Role: Msty Sidecar will continue to live on as a lighter-weight option for those who want to prioritize web access while unlocking local tools, RTD, and models. It will also be pivotal in our eventual plans for Enterprise solutions.

What You Can Expect for Msty Desktop (v1.x)

For our existing Msty Desktop App (v1.x) users, here’s what you need to know:

• Continued Functionality: Your existing Msty Desktop App (v1.x) will continue to function as it does today.
• Migration Path: We are actively working on a migration path to help you seamlessly transition your data from v1.x to Msty Studio Desktop. We hope to cover as much of your data as possible, but we may not be able to include all, such as likely Knowledge Stacks.
• Separate Download: Msty Studio Desktop (v2.0) is a separate download and will NOT automatically overwrite v1.x. You can run both independently.
• Sunset Plan: You can continue to use v1.x for as long as you'd like and for as long as it works; but only critical issues will be addressed.

Roadmap & Direction

Our vision for Msty Studio is expansive. Here’s a glimpse of what’s on the horizon:

• Knowledge Stacks: This key feature from v1.x is actively being integrated into Msty Studio and will be available soon.
• Additional Features: A few additional features in v1.x are not currently in v2.0, but are planned as long as they are technically feasible; including: voice, delvify (delve mode/flowchart), modes, cherrypicking mode, workspace location, setting default prompts, and more cloning capabilities are all on our roadmap!
• Team Management and RBAC: These are planned features for our upcoming enterprise offering.
• Data Synchronization: Synching data between devices has been a popular request and we'll be working on implementing it in a way that feels seamless, intuitive, and is privacy-first.
• msty.app is becoming msty.ai: Our main website will transition to msty.ai, serving as your central hub for all things Msty Studio, including comprehensive documentation for both web and desktop.
• And tons more: We have many exciting value-add features in our pipeline and we're excited about rolling out new cutting-edge features.

Timeline for Access

We're rolling out Msty Studio in phases to ensure a smooth and robust experience:

• Alpha Period (Now!): Msty Studio (web and desktop) is currently in Alpha. Aurum license holders have exclusive access during this period. You can download Studio Desktop here and please check Discord for details on how to access and provide feedback on any high-priority issues you encounter. Your input is invaluable!
• Beta Period (Coming Soon!): In a few weeks, after we've addressed critical Alpha feedback, we'll open up the Beta to all users - meaning a free desktop version will be available for all. The free version will have, at the very least, the same features that are available for free in v1.x today.
• Official Launch: We'll go live once we've had sufficient Beta exposure and resolved any remaining high-priority issues.

Thank you for being part of the Msty journey.

We're incredibly excited about this new chapter and believe Msty Studio will empower you to do more with AI than ever before.

We can't wait for you to try out Studio on desktop and to hear your feedback!

Please join us on Discord to share your thoughts, ask questions, and connect with the community.

The Msty Team