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Msty Claw Changelog

Msty Claw 0.4.0 adds local bot chat, model controls, and faster task workflows🔗

2026-04-28
Msty Claw 0.4.0

Msty Claw 0.4.0 expands local-first workflows with direct bot usage in local conversations, model control commands, manual compaction controls, and faster chat organization.

It also improves task follow-up behavior, unfinished plan handling, and Windows tool execution reliability while fixing message persistence, streaming artifacts, and MCP/tool session stability issues.

Features

  • Added local bot chat support so you can use bots directly in local conversations without a remote channel.
  • Added model control slash commands to list available models and switch the active model for the current conversation.
  • Added pin chats so you can keep important conversations at the top.
  • Added manual compaction controls in the UI plus a /compact command.
  • Added bot cloning so you can duplicate existing bots and quickly tweak their configuration.
  • Added Caveman response mode for ultra-brief, low-token direct replies.
  • Added four new themes: Nordic Frost, Sakura, Boreal, and Solar.

Improvements

  • Improved task alert follow-up context in channels so post-alert questions are handled more coherently.
  • Improved usability when generated task plans stall or remain unfinished.
  • Added System appearance mode alongside Dark and Light.
  • Improved task item presentation so key task details stay visible more consistently.
  • Added model labels on assistant messages so the responding model is easier to track.
  • Improved the Windows experience across tool calls, command execution, and PowerShell integration.
  • Added the ability to trigger a task manually.

Fixes

  • Fixed assistant messages persisting after app restart.
  • Fixed random Markdown streaming artifacts.
  • Fixed saved Jina key removal.
  • Fixed a Windows crash during Discord-originated tool approval flow.
  • Fixed PowerShell success and failure reporting.
  • Fixed Network Guard coverage for Windows-native network commands.
  • Improved stdio command and argument parsing behavior for MCP tools.
  • Fixed shell tool failures caused by unexpected session exits.
  • Fixed Ollama tool-call history drops.
  • Fixed text visibility issues on hover in some themes.

Msty Claw 0.3.0 adds Context Saver, model management, and Network Guard🔗

2026-04-22
Msty Claw 0.3.0

Msty Claw 0.3.0 introduces smarter context controls, stronger in-app model and network management, and continued workflow refinements across playbooks and scheduling.

Features

  • Added Context Saver to help reduce context usage during chats.
  • Added context compaction with handoff so long conversations can continue more smoothly.
  • Added basic model management so you can pull and manage models in-app.
  • Added in-app Network Guard for better control over network access.
  • Added the ability to save a playbook as a skill.
  • Added self-improving playbooks.

Improvements

  • Improved playbook run flow with clearer options to run in the selected chat or a new chat.
  • Improved the UI so you can minimize the plan panel.
  • Improved playbook scheduling with a clearer overall experience.
  • Improved task scheduling to make setup easier and more intuitive.
  • Improved playbook schedule editing to make changes more straightforward.

Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where links did not open correctly from redirect URLs.
  • Fixed a bug where Context Saver details were not showing properly.
  • Fixed a bug where an in-progress chat could disappear when switching conversations.
  • Fixed a bug where the app could crash when searching in Memory Bank.
  • Fixed a bug where you couldn’t attach folders in existing conversations.
  • Fixed a bug where OpenAI-compatible models weren’t shown when /models was unavailable.
  • Fixed inconsistent import/export icons.

Msty Claw 0.2.0 brings Memory Bank, Playbooks, Scheduled Tasks, and major session upgrades🔗

2026-04-19
Msty Claw 0.2.0

Msty Claw 0.2.0 expands core operator workflows with major additions to memory, tasking, playbooks, and assistant session reliability.

Features

  • Added a private-preview secure end-to-end encrypted data sync capability. Contact us if you want access.
  • Added Memory Bank and Working Brief with pack management, deterministic reconciliation, import/export, and conversation attachments.
  • Added Playbooks with chat-to-playbook recording, a built-in catalog, teach sessions, and bot attachments.
  • Added Scheduled Tasks with reminders, watchers, source editors, destinations, delivery routing, and starter templates.
  • Rebuilt assistant sessions around persistent shell continuity, scoped approvals, shared activity, and built-in slash commands.
  • Added channel presets and guided setup flows for reusable routes and faster bot/channel configuration.
  • Added support for streamable HTTP MCP tools.

Improvements

  • Replaced the old settings drawer with a full-screen settings view and cleaner management flows.
  • Refreshed core chat UX with better empty states, streaming feedback, cleaner message actions, and clearer status output.
  • Reworked sidebar navigation with better tool organization, dynamic titles, and cleaner day-to-day navigation.
  • Improved onboarding and auth screens with lighter setup, cleaner copy, and more consistent headers.
  • Improved local AI onboarding, MLX support, and default tool availability for shell and ripgrep-based workflows.
  • Hardened MCP and provider management with broader protocol compatibility, cleaner warnings, and more consistent settings UX.
  • Refreshed the Claw brand experience with a new splash screen, app/tray icons, and a custom DMG installer background.
  • Cleaned up channel presentation, icon usage, motion, and visual polish across the app shell.

Fixes

  • Stabilized channel bot routing so messages and actions land in the right destination.
  • Fixed WhatsApp lifecycle issues that could leave channel setup in a bad state.
  • Improved channel approvals, remote bot visibility, and approval notices during setup and live sessions.
  • Stabilized bot updates and channel editing so configuration changes apply more reliably.
  • Hardened local MCP reconnect and server startup to reduce failed tool sessions.
  • Fixed stray draft and activity artifacts in the sidebar and title bar.
  • Corrected message-action hover behavior and other small chat control glitches.

Msty Claw beta now available for Mac, Windows, and Linux🔗

2026-04-08
Msty Claw 0.1.0

Msty Claw 0.1.0 marks the first beta release of Msty Claw.

Features

  • Beta release now available for Mac, Windows, and Linux