Glance v0.2.1

Glance v0.2.1 — Packaging & Download Fixes

.deb fixes

• Added AppStream metainfo XML with screenshots — Glance now shows screenshots in GNOME Software / KDE Discover
• Added Recommends: ollama to control file for the free local AI engine
• Added missing Qt/audio dependencies: libxcb-cursor0, libglib2.0-0, libpulse0, libasound2, libxcb-xinerama0, libxcb-xfixes0, libxcb-shape0, libxkbcommon-x11-0
• Fixed permissions for _internal/ executables so the app launches correctly
• Added Suggests: portaudio19-dev for audio device support

.AppImage fixes

• Added .DirIcon — the app now shows its logo in desktop environments after download
• Added APPIMAGE_EXTRACT_AND_RUN=1 for systems without FUSE
• Fixed AppRun to launch in the correct directory

Landing page (glance.dev)

• Redesigned download section: downloads are now grouped by release version (Latest / Previous)
• Each platform shows all available formats (.exe, .deb, .AppImage)
• Added "All versions & formats" toggle to browse all releases at once
• Linux now correctly shows both .deb and .AppImage options

README

• Added format comparison table (.deb vs AppImage vs .exe)
• Added guidance on choosing between .deb and AppImage for Linux
• Updated all download links to v0.2.1

Windows

• Rebuilt with all fixes — installer is functional with desktop shortcuts and start menu integration

Downloads

Platform	Format	Link
Windows 10/11	Setup-Glance.exe (installer)	Download
Linux - Debian/Ubuntu	.deb (package)	Download
Linux - any distro	.AppImage (portable)	Download

v0.2.0

Glance v0.2.0 — Desktop Launcher Dashboard

🎛️ Desktop Launcher Dashboard

Glance now opens a premium control dashboard before launching the companion. Manage everything from one place: Dashboard, API Keys, AI Providers, Settings, Models, Ollama, Updates, Logs, Diagnostics, Cache, Memory, Security, and more.

Other improvements

• Enhanced sidebar with Glance brand logo
• Smooth fade-in window transitions
• Keyboard navigation (Ctrl+[1-9] for pages)
• All 17 pages connect to real functionality — no mock data

Packaging fixes (v0.2.0 re-release)

• Added AppStream metainfo with screenshots for .deb (GNOME/KDE Discover integration)
• Added Recommends: ollama and missing dependencies to .deb control file
• Fixed .deb permissions for executables in _internal/
• Fixed AppImage: added .DirIcon, APPIMAGE_EXTRACT_AND_RUN, proper AppRun
• Redesigned landing page download section with version/format grouping

Downloads

Platform	Format	Link
Windows 10/11	Setup-Glance.exe (installer)	Download
Linux - Debian/Ubuntu	.deb (package)	Download
Linux - any distro	.AppImage (portable)	Download

Glance v0.1.0

First production release of Glance -- an open-source AI desktop companion for Windows and Linux.

What's included

• Multi-provider support -- Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, or fully offline with Ollama
• Voice interaction -- hold a hotkey, speak, release. Glance sees your screen and responds with voice and a pointing cursor
• Setup wizard -- first-run walkthrough for provider keys, Ollama installation, and model selection
• System tray -- switch providers, manage models, toggle features, all from the tray menu
• File organizer -- standalone CLI for sorting messy folders, fully reversible

Downloads

Platform	File	Size
Windows 10/11	Setup-Glance.exe	~144 MB
Ubuntu / Debian	glance_0.1.0_amd64.deb	~212 MB
Any Linux	Glance-0.1.0-x86_64.AppImage	~286 MB

The Windows binary is unsigned -- SmartScreen may warn on first run. Click "More info", then "Run anyway".