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Matcha 1.4.0

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@jakeantelis jakeantelis released this 23 Oct 23:40
· 73 commits to main since this release

A quiet, green keep-awake timer for builds, exports, and AI coding agents. Same install path, a lot more polish.

Highlights

New features

  • Matcha "steeping" timer — a green tea-fill ring + rising steam while active
  • Agent detection for 43+ tools — the footer lists them: "opencode · Claude Code are running", scrolling when there are many
  • Settings window (⌘,) replacing the long menu — behavior, menu bar & floater, appearance, agents, usage
  • Usage stats — today & all-time "kept awake" time (local only)
  • Watch an app — stay awake while e.g. Logic Pro or Blender is running
  • Until a time — until 6pm in Set Duration
  • In-app updater — checks on launch + daily, installs & restarts in one click, keeps your session
  • Add your own agents — Settings → Add Coding Agent…, or agents.txt

CLI

  • matchactl on 2h / 90m / 2.5h / until
  • matcha run -- <cmd> — awake exactly while a command runs
  • matcha watch, matchactl status --json, matchactl version
  • Shortcuts (matcha:// URL) and AppleScript support

Polish

  • Green only when on; calm grey idle with a dotted ring
  • Floating badge breathing glow; left-click opens the window, right-click quick menu
  • Animations toggle (honors Reduce Motion), Tips default off
  • Friendlier copy, refreshed screenshots and README

Install and uninstall instructions live in the README.