v0.2.0

0.2.0 (2026-06-03)

Features

• add Linux systemd support for service install/uninstall (#169) (73fb3f7)
• add MCP server management support (#198) (018cf1f)
• add release-please for automated npm publishing (#24) (93b24ee)
• agents: add conversational chat SDK, cloud relay, and runs view (#471) (e8420c8)
• agents: add Linear Agent Interaction SDK integration (#486) (64b838d)
• agents: add per-agent chat platform credentials (#477) (afb9557)
• agents: add reusable agent system with triggers, MCP, and scheduling (#397) (1849d5d)
• ai-validator: add actionable error reasons for AI validation failures (#457) (ab5455e)
• allow dev server access over Tailscale/LAN (#33) (9599d7a)
• assistant: add Companion � persistent AI assistant session (#268) (ec0e90b)
• browser: add browser preview for containerized sessions (#505) (2e61e76)
• browser: add browser preview tab with dual-mode support (container VNC + host proxy) (#508) (4a30f96)
• claude.md update (7fa4e7a)
• claude: support channels protocol updates (#613) (5baccb1)
• cli: add service install/uninstall and separate dev/prod ports (#155) (a4e5ba6)
• cli: add stop and restart service commands (#185) (04da8e5)
• cli: start and stop Companion via daemon service (#201) (39e2b79)
• codex: add offline protocol compatibility guardrails and playground coverage (#194) (bf0a43e)
• codex: add plan mode with runtime Auto�Plan toggle (#325) (21ef723)
• companion: add folder workspace resource engine (#660) (5787973)
• composer: pre-populate slash commands and skills on session creation (#500) (79b4664)
• containers: add Codex CLI support in Docker sessions (#290) (992604b)
• containers: implement workspace isolation and git auth seeding in Docker sessions (d651cc3)
• containers: pull Docker images from ghcr.io + session creation progress UI (#281) (e87cfae)
• containers: replace git worktree isolation with Docker container-based sessions (#277) (92a6172)
• containers: seed git auth (gitconfig + gh token) in Docker sessions (198be0e)
• Corriger menu dossier mobile et d�calage clavier (#151) (8068925)
• cron: add scheduled task system for autonomous sessions (#84) (e02c55a)
• Development environment setup (#472) (99fed7c)
• diff: add diff base setting (last commit vs default branch) (#308) (2a7f427)
• diff: use git diff as source of truth; show A/M/D status icons and deleted files (#385) (d1e0db5)
• docker: add Cubic CLI to the-companion image (#499) (2b45aaa)
• docker: add Docker-in-Docker and PostgreSQL to default image (#596) (1bbfda0)
• docker: add standalone docker-compose CLI to default image (#598) (d9611da)
• docker: background image pulls and streaming creation progress (#311) (f3a7a5e)
• e2e permissions plans (#9) (53b38bf)
• editor: move VS Code editor to dedicated tab with host fallback (#358) (c169027)
• Fix Diffs panel for worktree/relative paths and untracked files (#165) (6810643)
• folder-picker: redesign with accessibility, keyboard nav, breadcrumbs, and search (#568) (2d76819)
• Hide successful no-output command results (#139) (a66e386)
• home: pro ChatGPT/Cursor-style homepage redesign (#570) (d698ebb)
• home: redesign HomePage selectors into grouped sections (#566) (6c5d255)
• integrations: add linear setup, issue search, and startup context (#326) (4612288)
• integrations: add Tailscale Funnel integration for one-click HTTPS (#482) (a79f1fd)
• integrations: associate Linear ticket with session in TaskPanel (#333) (943bf36)
• integrations: attach Linear project to git repo and show recent issues on homepage (#331) (54239d7)
• integrations: auto-transition Linear issue to In Progress on session launch (#332) (1df0c8c)
• keepalive: proactive CLI relaunch when frontend is disconnected (#634) (6a0e7c5)
• landing: add marketing landing page for thecompanion.sh (#128) (170b89c)
• linear: add guided Linear Agent setup wizard (#522) (0bf218d)
• linear: auto-create recommended branch when starting session with Linear issue (#329) (51972b7)
• linear: inject Linear context into CLI system prompt (#497) (db0ae68)
• linear: support multi-agent OAuth with per-wizard staging slots and UI redesign (#586) (0b2d38a)
• linear: support multiple Linear connections with API key injection (#496) (3c76a4b)
• Menu esth�tique ergonomie (#474) (033a854)
• multi-agent: enable codex by default and improve subagent UI (#444) (973ca5f)
• onboarding: add provider setup wizard for Claude Code and Codex (#615) (c2f2b55)
• OpenRouter-based session auto-naming + settings page (#168) (a86b1e7)
• platform: add Companion Cloud managed platform foundation (#401) (cdd6a0c)
• platform: add hetzner provider and instance scaling (#525) (4618efa)
• platform: non-blocking instance creation with SSE streaming (#518) (5972d60)
• platform: Railway deploy config, Resend emails, postgres.js driver (#594) (eb64cb0)
• plugins: add event-driven plugin runtime with frontend integration (#251) (fdc7418)
• prompts: add global prompt library with @ insertion (#319) (10b97b4)
• protocol conformance fixes and improved E2E tests (#14) (51b13b9)
• recording-hub: add hidden recording hub for replay, compat testing, and diagnostics (#617) (6f6d411)
• routing: add session ID to URL hash for deep-linking (#289) (ddd15ac)
• sandbox: add init script testing and remove Dockerfile support (#520) (39dc238)
• sandbox: enable sandbox system for Codex backend (#521) (ea856b1)
• sandbox: separate sandbox from environment management (#516) (d38dcc3)
• server: add always-on session recorder with line-based rotation (#262) (369df07)
• server: add log file persistence with automatic rotation (#554) (52d1cc0)
• server: add runtime observability and reliability metrics (#550) (4fdadd3)
• server: allow configuring session storage directory via COMPANION_SESSION_DIR (#266) (3a63bc9)
• server: formalize session state machine and transitions (#541) (0cc85c1)
• server: implement typed internal event bus (#536) (d8fa90b)
• session-ui: redesign tabs, terminal persistence and composer (#306) (4a7fe9f)
• session: add VS Code editor pane beside shell (#354) (ab10a8d)
• settings: add application update controls to settings (#234) (17760af)
• settings: add provider token configuration for Claude Code and Codex (#623) (a555985)
• settings: add public URL config + guided Linear webhook setup (#478) (18f08d3)
• sidebar: add external links to docs, GitHub, and website (#468) (6fe561e)
• sidebar: group sound and alerts under notification (#203) (0077e75)
• sidebar: redesign footer nav from grid to vertical list (#470) (8fdd9f6)
• sidebar: redesign left sidebar navigation and sessions list (#365) (000a748)
• sidebar: redesign session items with status-first layout (#368) (7287cfc)
• simplified claude() API, unified endpoints, and landing page README (#12) (aa2e535)
• skills: add new skills for design enhancement and adaptation (a1643c4)
• task-panel: redesign context panel with collapsible sections, design tokens, and accessibility (#576) (a95145d)
• telemetry: add posthog analytics, opt-out controls, and CI env wiring (#238) (743aeab)
• terminal: add quick session terminal tabs for host and docker (#299) (e4dfc51)
• The Vibe Companion complete web UI rewrite + npm package (#23) (0bdc77a)
• trigger release for statusline capture (#19) (cedc9df)
• ui: add ActivityTray floating component for background agents and tasks (#638) (abdfb4b)
• ui: add compacting context indicator in message feed (#462) (9bfab3c)
• ui: add full-screen session launch overlay (#287) (0f31196)
• ui: add reconnection indicator for CLI sessions (#593) (cbaba1d)
• ui: enhanced tool rendering, tool_progress, and Codex session details (#264) (a12963c)
• ui: make right sidebar modular with inline configuration (#345) (a9a7905)
• ui: show session name in top bar (#228) (a9dc926)
• update: add Docker image update dialog after app update (#526) (7b18479)
• web: adaptive server-side PR polling with WebSocket push (#178) (57939e4)
• web: add @ mention prompt support to home page input (#419) (94dbb4e)
• web: add auth, PWA, process panel, editor/files, page redesigns, and theme polish (#396) (cb2f101)
• web: add browser web notifications (#191) (092c59a)
• web: add CLAUDE.md editor button in TopBar (#170) (f553b9b)
• web: add Clawd-inspired pixel art logo and favicon (#70) (b3994ef)
• web: add component playground and ExitPlanMode display (#36) (e958be7)
• web: add create Linear issue button in context section (#421) (22e658c)
• web: add Docker Builder page and refactor Environment UI (#454) (c97dc9e)
• web: add embedded code editor with file tree, changed files tracking, and diff view (#81) (3ed0957)
• web: add embedded terminal in sidebar (#175) (e711c5d)
• web: add git worktree support for isolated multi-branch sessions (#64) (fee39d6)
• web: add GitHub PR status to TaskPanel sidebar (#166) (6ace3b2)
• web: add missing message-flow components to Playground (#156) (ef6c27d)
• web: add notification sound on task completion (#99) (337c735)
• web: add OpenAI Codex CLI backend integration (#100) (54e3c1a)
• web: add per-session usage limits with OAuth refresh and Codex support (24ebd32)
• web: add permission suggestions and pending permission indicators (10422c1)
• web: add prerelease update channel and preview CI pipeline (#451) (6799c6f)
• web: add PWA support for mobile home screen install (#116) (85e605f)
• web: add update-available banner with auto-update for service mode (#158) (727bd7f)
• web: add usage limits display in session panel (#97) (d29f489)
• web: archive sessions instead of deleting them (#56) (489d608)
• web: enlarge homepage logo as hero element (#71) (18ead74)
• web: git fetch on branch picker open (#72) (f110405)
• web: git info display, folder dropdown fix, dev workflow (#43) (1fe2069)
• web: git worktree support with branch picker and git pull (#65) (4d0c9c8)
• web: group sidebar sessions by project directory (#117) (deceb59)
• web: implement AI validation mode for permission requests (#420) (3436175)
• web: improve streaming reliability and session branching controls (#381) (200ab34)
• web: increase recorder max lines from 100k to 1M (#426) (cf7a70b)
• web: make AI validation configurable per session (#428) (bfec31a)
• web: make saved prompts targetable by project scope or global (#448) (805eb73)
• web: move git fetch/checkout/pull inside Docker container (#422) (02b22fa)
• web: move git fetch/checkout/pull inside Docker container (#424) (8559dcf)
• web: named environment profiles (~/.companion/envs/) (#50) (eaa1a49)
• web: persist sessions to disk for dev mode resilience (#45) (c943d00)
• web: prompt to transition Linear issue status on session archive (#441) (e8ed5bd)
• web: redesign session list with avatars, auto-reconnect, and git info (#111) (8a7284b)
• web: replace CodeMirror editor with unified diff viewer (#160) (f9b6869)
• web: replace folder picker dropdown with fixed-size modal (#76) (979e395)
• web: replace OpenRouter by Anthropic for AI features (#439) (40d794c)
• web: session rename persistence + auto-generated titles (#79) (e1dc58c)
• web: warn when branch is behind remote before session creation (#127) (ef89d5c)

Bug Fixes

• add Windows compatibility for binary resolution and process spawning (#510) (79573af)
• agents: add resilient webhook copy URL behavior (#400) (07bbf9b)
• agents: make webhook secret field editable for Linear/GitHub (#485) (b3460db)
• agents: replace emoji icons with SVG icon system (#406) (d2ed31b)
• always update statusLine settings on agent spawn (#21) (71c343c)
• auto-accept workspace trust prompt and handle idle in ask() (#16) (ded31b4)
• checkout selected branch when worktree mode is off (#68) (500f3b1)
• ci: only tag Docker image as :latest on version tags (63ca679)
• ci: rewrite coverage gate to enforce 80% on new/changed files (#399) (e257897)
• ci: use bun run test instead of bun test in preview workflow (#452) (f2e2f10)
• ci: use patch-core bump for preview npm versions (THE-216) (#456) (c3c1115)
• claude-adapter: drop CLI user echo messages to prevent raw JSON in chat UI (#592) (3368136)
• claude-adapter: re-apply user echo drop fix reverted by #589 (#605) (ee65392)
• cli-launcher: bypass shebang to use correct Node for Codex (#223) (9fe1583)
• cli-launcher: pass enriched PATH to spawned CLI/Codex processes (#221) (661e8b4)
• cli: auto-update restarts service reliably via explicit systemctl/launchctl (#208) (33fa67e)
• cli: expose stop/restart in help and add test (#188) (c307525)
• cli: fix Linux systemd service management (start, auto-restart) (#213) (fc1dd65)
• cli: refresh systemd unit file on start/restart to prevent restart loops (#215) (35f80d9)
• cli: resolve binaries via user shell PATH when running as service (#216) (47e4967)
• codex: auto-relaunch session when transport drops with browsers connected (#484) (c0ec63b)
• codex: fall back to thread/start when thread/resume fails on session restart (#524) (36e4179)
• codex: fix 3 critical bugs in Codex backend integration (#147) (0ec92db)
• codex: handle init failure gracefully and isolate per-session CODEX_HOME (#210) (f4efcea)
• codex: handle unhandled Codex notification methods to prevent protocol drift warnings (#637) (e0c242d)
• codex: handle WS reconnection and idle kill for Codex sessions (#530) (f26a6b8)
• codex: harden connection resilience and error recovery (#569) (b71281e)
• codex: harden reconnect message delivery and ws port allocation (#557) (de9d3f5)
• codex: improve reconnection reliability and prevent message loss (#584) (273f86d)
• codex: increase WS timeouts and auto-relaunch on RPC timeout (#514) (2fcccf3)
• codex: normalize rate-limit reset timestamps (#386) (f361696)
• codex: preserve parent id in task tool-use backfill (#447) (a208ee4)
• codex: prevent double disconnect callback and increase reconnect retries (#567) (1dbc219)
• codex: resolve four stability issues breaking Codex sessions (#562) (a978ab1)
• codex: resolve transport disconnect race causing stuck sessions on page refresh (#595) (dd79e21)
• codex: resolve WebSocket reconnect and message sync issues (#564) (f1e0041)
• codex: sync protocol snapshot and handle new notification aliases (#658) (03e9bdb)
• codex: use container cwd for docker runtime context (#313) (ba6347b)
• containers: rewrite SSH git remotes to HTTPS inside containers (6c867e3)
• containers: switch Docker registry from ghcr.io to Docker Hub (525687e)
• docker: preserve containers on idle-kill and increase default timeout to 24h (#602) (7f5eab2)
• docker: propagate host git identity into containers (#310) (81be828)
• docker: remove legacy companion-dev image support (#295) (fe8cc2a)
• docs: update mintlify docs.json schema (265c89e)
• editor: replace vscode tab with codemirror behind settings (#372) (52bc626)
• home: eliminate layout shifts on homepage input (#577) (0a5832a)
• homepage: restore linear issue branch auto-selection (#342) (01936e4)
• integrations: refine linear settings flow and home card UX (#328) (443b3ec)
• keepalive: add Codex disconnect debounce and enable headless proactive keepalive (#635) (a0d4e52)
• landing: focus messaging on codex, mcp, terminal and secure remote setup (#237) (80759a7)
• linear: add server-side cache to prevent API rate limiting (#352) (843b585)
• linear: log webhook acceptance and rejection (#612) (08e495b)
• linear: refresh OAuth configured state after saving credentials (#495) (db5998a)
• linear: show only active issues and prioritize backlog (#346) (c2a6e1a)
• linear: thread connectionId through CreateIssueModal for multi-connection support (#498) (ccb8881)
• make service stop actually stop on macOS and refresh stale update checks (#192) (f608f64)
• orchestrator: prevent PID recycling from blocking Docker session relaunch (#589) (5e76c50)
• prevent WebSocket connection cycling and output replay (#494) (91e2a22)
• prompts: expand prompt editor workspace (#640) (5288314)
• protocol: surface backend protocol drift early (#559) (dc43fb9)
• remove vibe alias, update repo URLs to companion (#30) (4f7b47c)
• repo: add tailored greptile code review rules (#258) (2030e55)
• scope permission requests to their session tab (#35) (ef9f41c)
• server: base new branches on origin/{defaultBranch} instead of stale local ref (#334) (0a736f4)
• server: map container repo root to host path (#348) (c29f967)
• server: prevent settings undefined overwrite crash (#327) (9173ee2)
• server: resolve branch from containerized session git state (#340) (304092d)
• server: support usage limits on Linux and Docker (#540) (70e5d4e)
• session: fetch remote refs before worktree branch creation (THE-218) (#460) (0050884)
• settings: correct Anthropic model ID from claude-sonnet-4.6 to claude-sonnet-4-6 (#503) (186aa77)
• settings: correct auto-renaming helper copy (#230) (5da1586)
• settings: disable auto-deny dangerous tools by default (#513) (4c9be30)
• settings: open update overlay on update restart (#356) (2c7989e)
• show pasted images in chat history (#32) (46365be)
• sidebar: nest notification toggles behind disclosure (#207) (87e71b8)
• sidebar: prevent hover overlay and restore archived click (#370) (56abbc1)
• sidebar: reconcile client sessions with server on poll (#621) (177af4b)
• sidebar: separate scheduled runs from regular sessions (#284) (cc0f042)
• tailscale: add operator mode detection + DNS reachability checks (#483) (d7a1460)
• task-panel: enable scrolling for long MCP sections (#204) (b98abbb)
• tests: stabilize SessionEditorPane refresh assertion (#466) (c244ed8)
• test: stabilize system process expansion assertion (c73da13)
• topbar: hide context button on home page (#317) (e5152e5)
• topbar: improve diff badge contrast in dark mode (#359) (a995aa1)
• topbar: prevent Session tab from being clipped on Android (#581) (ee231c5)
• topbar: sample active tab color from underlying surface (#315) (ebce0ec)
• track all commits in release-please, not just web/ (#27) (d49f649)
• ui: address review comments - stray 0 render, concurrent progress clearing (#265) (6dfdee0)
• ui: cap textarea height and add overflow scroll for long prompts (#285) (2b26bc7)
• ui: dock session terminal inside workspace and prioritize docker target (#302) (b3f0dd4)
• ui: hide Linear context bar when Linear is not configured (#339) (cd4f55f)
• ui: improve thinking, tool results, and question prompts (#321) (5c3dd7c)
• ui: keep session action controls visible on mobile (#247) (209ac9a)
• ui: limit auto-approve notifications to one with dismiss button (#504) (6fb15a0)
• ui: move terminal, settings, and environments to full pages (#224) (be1de35)
• ui: redesign chat blocks inline and fix streaming message duplication (#597) (6735a9a)
• update: add full-screen overlay with auto-refresh after update (#349) (f988b14)
• use correct secret name NPM_PUBLISH_TOKEN in publish workflow (e296ab0)
• use correct secret name NPM_PUBLISH_TOKEN in publish workflow (#26) (61eed5a)
• use random suffixes for worktree branch names (#88) (0b79f9a)
• web: add auth header to UpdateOverlay server poll (#410) (86e26cb)
• web: always generate unique branch names for worktrees with forceNew (#131) (cd62d4a)
• web: broadcast session name update on manual rename (#427) (e3479b8)
• web: chat scroll and composer visibility in plan mode (#55) (4cff10c)
• web: compare file diffs against default branch (#226) (b437d2c)
• web: decouple Saved Prompts page from session cwd and add grouped view (#450) (c87cd27)
• web: deduplicate messages on WebSocket reconnection (#150) (a81bb3d)
• web: default folder picker to home directory instead of server cwd (#122) (7b8a4c7)
• web: enable codex web search when internet toggle is on (#135) (8d9f0b0)
• web: fetch and pull selected branch on session create (#137) (9cdbbe1)
• web: fix Codex approval policy and Composer mode labels (#106) (fd5c2f1)
• web: fix Codex session reconnection Transport closed errors (#431) (c559f79)
• web: fix plan display colors broken in light mode (#417) (90f6e81)
• web: fix session auto-rename and add blur-to-focus animation (#86) (6d3c91f)
• web: fix WritableStream locked race condition in Codex adapter (b43569d)
• web: flush pending messages when attaching Codex adapter (#433) (86a25ff)
• web: handle Codex ExitPlanMode as dedicated permission request (#430) (bde2d11)
• web: improve light mode contrast (#89) (7ac7886)
• web: improve responsive design across all components (#85) (0750fbb)
• web: isolate worktree sessions with proper branch-tracking (#74) (764d7a7)
• web: polyfill localStorage for Node.js 22+ (#149) (602c684)
• web: prevent Codex Docker sessions from becoming zombie/unreachable (#449) (db947f5)
• web: prevent horizontal scroll on Android Chrome (#443) (cc4743c)
• web: prevent iOS auto-zoom on mobile input focus (#102) (18ee23f)
• web: prevent mobile keyboard layout shift and iOS zoom on branch selector (#159) (4276afd)
• web: refresh git branch tracking after session start (#195) (c3cb47b)
• web: resolve [object Object] display for Codex file edit results (#133) (9cc21a7)
• web: resolve original repo root for worktree sessions in sidebar grouping (#120) (8925ac9)
• web: send full Linear ticket description in session prompt (#435) (bd9745a)
• web: session reconnection with auto-relaunch and persist (#49) (f58e542)
• web: stable session ordering � sort by creation date only (#173) (05c3a06)
• web: unset CLAUDECODE env var to prevent CLI nesting guard rejec& (#181) (75e264a)
• web: use --resume on CLI relaunch to restore conversation context (#46) (3e2b5bd)
• windows: add platform guards and prefer where over which (#512) (08464f5)
• workbench: remove terminal and session extras (#632) (9b5e675)
• ws-bridge: broadcast permissionMode changes from CLI to browsers (#639) (4c9dbab)
• ws-bridge: prevent CLI session_id from overwriting Companion ID (#580) (bc72ff1)
• ws-bridge: repair state machine transitions and prevent memory leaks (#590) (245a29b)
• ws: add durable replay cursors and idempotent message handling (#232) (fba76e7)
• ws: address greptile reconnect race feedback (#549) (ea76aab)
• ws: address greptile reconnect race feedback (#551) (d77d0ff)
• ws: reconnect current session after visibility restore (#547) (0cc1cc6)

Reverts

• plugins: remove event-driven plugin runtime (#260) (ea8011a)