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Changelog

Browse the latest Clipii releases in a clean editorial timeline.

0.5.36

Desktop opens normally again

Improvements

  • Fixed an issue that prevented Clipii Desktop 0.5.35 from opening after installation or an automatic update.
0.5.35

Your local library no longer needs an account

What's New

  • Use Clipii Desktop without signing in or entering an invite code, including when you are offline.
  • Export the portable parts of a local library into a package ready to move to Clipii Web App.

Improvements

  • First-time setup now goes straight to creating or opening a local library.
  • Library navigation is simpler and keeps your saved content closer at hand.
  • Large libraries sort and refresh more smoothly, and folder changes recover more reliably after temporary interruptions.
0.5.34

Intel Mac updates are easier to publish

Improvements

  • Desktop update packages for Intel Macs are prepared with a compatible OCR engine, so releases can finish more reliably.
0.5.33

Mac release preparation is more reliable

Improvements

  • Desktop update packages for both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs are prepared more reliably during release.
0.5.32

Intel Mac release builds are steadier

Improvements

  • Desktop update packages for Intel Macs are prepared more reliably during release.
0.5.31

Release delivery is steadier

Improvements

  • Desktop update packages are published more reliably when Apple's notarization service is unavailable or returns an unclear response.
0.5.30

Library setup feedback is clearer

Improvements

  • Creating or opening a library now shows clearer progress, success, cancel, and error messages, so you know exactly what happened.
0.5.29

Heavy Markdown details open smoother

Improvements

  • Opening details that include many inline images now feels lighter and more stable, with less chance of short-term memory spikes when you scroll.
0.5.28

Sync, import, and app startup feel steadier

Improvements

  • Background sync tasks now handle failure scenarios more steadily, with more reliable recovery and continuation.
  • Document imports are now more resilient to resource-path and parsing edge cases, reducing interrupted runs.
  • App startup now feels lighter, so getting into your library is faster and smoother.
0.5.27

Item details and background tasks are easier to follow

What's New

  • You can now open a focused task detail view for an item, so it is easier to check progress and context in one place.
  • The item detail sidebar can now be resized, giving you more control over reading space.
  • Header activity now shows item-related background task signals more clearly, so ongoing work is easier to notice.

Improvements

  • Background tasks now recover and retry more reliably after interruptions.
  • Item task details stay clearer and more stable when related source data is missing.
0.5.26

Smoother onboarding and steadier saves from the extension

What's New

  • The onboarding flow now shows a Clipii invite link, so you can share Clipii with friends right as you get started.
  • Saving a link from the browser extension can now open that item directly in the desktop app, making the hand-off faster and more reliable.

Improvements

  • OCR runs handle errors more gracefully, and page navigation stays visible when something goes wrong.
  • Imported images are validated more forgivingly, so files with unusual names still get recognized and saved.
  • Signing in and viewing pricing information feels more consistent across the desktop app and the website.
0.5.25

Better usage insights and easier issue follow-up

Improvements

  • Expanded usage tracking coverage across web and desktop so we can spot experience issues earlier and improve product quality more consistently.
0.5.24

Find saved items faster across your library

What's New

  • You can search your whole library by keyword and jump to matches more quickly, with clearer highlighting where your words show up in saved content.
0.5.23

Download page feels clearer

What's New

  • The download page now spots your system more reliably and keeps the layout and header lighter, so you reach the right installer faster.
0.5.22

Steadier sign-in and library shell

Improvements

  • Signing in and finishing invite setup feels clearer on the website and inside the desktop app.
  • The main library shell stays steadier when you move between browsing modes or open settings.
  • Background task history lines up more reliably with what you see in the app.
0.5.21

Clearer header tabs and a tighter first-run guide

Improvements

  • When you keep many workspace tabs open, the header shows clearer scroll edges and keeps your active tab easier to find.
  • The first-time setup flow is shorter and more focused, so you reach your library sooner.
  • Switching library layouts feels steadier when you browse in list or card views.
  • Document-related updates sync more reliably in the background.
0.5.20

OCR and background tasks feel steadier

What's New

  • Document conversion now follows a clearer flow, so imported files move into your library with fewer interruptions.

Improvements

  • OCR processing now handles edge cases more smoothly, reducing failed runs during larger imports.
  • Running tasks are restored more reliably after app restarts, and recent task history is easier to scan.
  • Invite-code onboarding now behaves more consistently, with fewer confusing state jumps during setup.
0.5.19

OCR processing is clearer and account states stay steadier

What's New

  • OCR text extraction now stays in sync with image and document processing tasks, so progress is easier to trust when importing more content.

Improvements

  • Sign-in status now stays more consistent across desktop screens, and the sidebar settings menu behaves more reliably.
  • Invite-code checking no longer triggers a distracting first-run flash while loading.
  • Background tasks now recover status more steadily after app restarts, with clearer diagnostics when something goes wrong.
0.5.18

Clearer list scanning and steadier video transcript tasks

Improvements

  • The main list now keeps a clear sticky header for title, source, and date, so scanning large libraries feels easier.
  • Video transcript tasks now avoid duplicate queue entries more reliably, reducing repeated background runs on the same item.
0.5.17

Smoother first-run onboarding flow

Improvements

  • The first-run guide feels clearer and more focused, helping new users get into their library setup with fewer detours.
0.5.16

Snappier detail navigation and steadier sign-in storage

Improvements

  • Opening item detail from the list reuses the list you were browsing, so stepping through items stays quicker in large libraries.
  • Packaged desktop builds can store sign-in-related local data with OS-backed encryption when available, with more reliable handling of saved session fields.
  • The web invite-code flow shows clear toasts alongside the form when something succeeds or needs attention.
0.5.15

Steadier diagnostics when something stops unexpectedly

Improvements

  • When a renderer or helper process exits unexpectedly, the app records clearer diagnostic signals so issues are easier to trace.
  • Background-task activity in the header stays more consistent with what is actually running.
0.5.14

Clearer AI activity in the header

Improvements

  • The header’s AI and background-task indicator is easier to read while work runs, with steadier recent-activity counts.
0.5.13

Clearer update status and steadier release delivery

Improvements

  • Update status in the tray menu is clearer, and if a download gets interrupted you can retry more smoothly.
  • Desktop update packages are now delivered more reliably, reducing failed releases caused by temporary network hiccups.
0.5.12

Easier sign-in and a more controllable sidebar

What's New

  • You can now sign in with Google on desktop

Improvements

  • The sidebar is easier to control: resizing, collapsing, and drag actions feel more predictable
0.5.11

Lighter remote media and steadier background activity

Faster & Smoother

  • When you browse items with online media, the app reuses work more carefully so the library stays responsive
  • Long-running tasks in the background keep their status clearer without as much overhead
0.5.10

Smoother batch actions and steadier media transcription

What's New

  • Handle multiple selected items in one go from the sidebar, so everyday library cleanup takes fewer repeated steps

Improvements

  • Video-to-text processing falls back more reliably when one path is unavailable, reducing interrupted runs
  • Detail editing and list interactions stay steadier during longer desktop sessions
0.5.9

Calmer cover loading and snappier library scrolling

Improvements

  • Remote covers are fetched and reused more efficiently, so grids with many link thumbnails feel lighter
  • Library browsing does less redundant work as you scroll and change views, especially with larger collections
0.5.8

Snappier library browsing and calmer detail loading

Improvements

  • The sidebar and main list feel lighter when your library grows large, with less work happening on every small navigation step
  • Opening an item’s detail view shows a simple loading state so the layout is less likely to jump while content prepares
  • Collection and tag browsing keeps your place more reliably as you expand, collapse, and switch views
0.5.7

Smoother moves between collections and tags

Improvements

  • When you switch collections or tag views, the main list stays steadier instead of rebuilding from scratch
  • Menus and small panels from the previous view close cleanly when the context changes
0.5.6

Steadier main list when opening a collection

Improvements

  • The main list waits until your saved layout is ready, so tiles and spacing are less likely to jump right after you open a collection
  • While items load, you see a simple progress hint instead of placeholder tiles
0.5.5

Bring bookmarks and link lists in, and keep helper docs in step with the app

What's New

  • Import bookmarks from Chromium-based browsers, Firefox, or Safari into your library, with a simple picker so you choose what comes in
  • Save many links at once from a web page you open, or from a plain list of links (including markdown-style link lists)
  • Run clipii skill to save an up-to-date helper guide on your machine that matches the commands shipped with this version

Improvements

  • The helper guide bundled with the app stays aligned with what the command-line tools actually support
  • Packaging stops earlier if that guide is missing or stale, so outdated instructions are less likely to ship
0.5.4

More reliable updates, clearer issue reporting, and steadier long-session use

What's New

  • The app now captures and reports more runtime issues automatically, helping problems get identified and resolved faster
  • Background tasks and large-library handling stay steadier during extended use

Improvements

  • Startup refresh and update checks are now more reliable, so your library state stays current with fewer retries
  • Permission-related messages are clearer, making blocked actions easier to understand and fix
0.5.3

Faster transcription, smoother library handling, and refreshed branding

What's New

  • Audio transcription now starts with a more reliable default model, so speech content is easier to turn into usable text
  • Transcript handling and large library scans feel faster and steadier during day-to-day use
  • The app name and product wording are now unified as Clipii across major surfaces

Improvements

  • Fixed a startup issue in some command-line launch environments where the app path could be resolved incorrectly
0.5.2

More reliable macOS launches after installation

Improvements

  • Fixed a macOS issue where the app could fail to open after installation or after the first launch
  • Desktop background tools now keep their temporary files outside the app bundle, helping launches stay reliable over time
0.5.1

Smoother desktop installs and steadier release delivery

Improvements

  • macOS downloads are now focused on the installer and in-app update package, making release files easier to choose from
  • Windows installer downloads are available again in the desktop release
  • Desktop installer files now stay in sync across GitHub releases and direct download delivery
0.5.0

Reader-friendly details, smarter libraries, and steadier collecting

What's New

  • Organize with sub-collections, and see clearer status when background intelligence work is queued
  • A calmer reading layout for long articles and saved pages, with an adjustable detail width so you can settle on what feels comfortable
  • Rich notes and formatted content display more reliably in the detail view
  • Open, read, and edit plain text entries alongside everything else in your library
  • A smoother first-run path when you do not have a library yet, plus quicker access to library management
  • Pull images in from links and add new items at the top level when that matches how you work
  • Audio items can show a clearer waveform preview while you browse
  • If your library folder sits inside a cloud sync directory, the app warns you early to help avoid surprising conflicts

Improvements

  • Sidebar titles and your library structure line up more consistently with the pages you saved
  • The settings and detail panels are easier to scan with less visual noise
  • File import and everyday browsing through the main list feels smoother
  • Media previews stay steadier when you step through many items in a row
  • Menus and desktop entry points line up more predictably after installation
0.4.0

Deeper clipping sync and a faster desktop workflow

What's New

  • Import local files by dragging them directly into collections, including images, videos, audio, and documents
  • Use clipboard paste to quickly save screenshots and copied images as new items
  • Expanded transcript support for video and audio, with model selection and a clearer space to review generated text
  • Tighter browser extension and desktop sync, so saved pages appear faster and existing saved items are enriched more reliably
  • Improved extension flow with clearer popup feedback, smoother settings sync, and more consistent clipping behavior
  • Added richer tray shortcuts to open the app and jump into common actions faster
  • Added a direct Privacy Policy entry so new users can quickly understand product and data policies

Improvements

  • Media previews stay more stable when switching items, with cleaner controls and better large-view browsing
  • Media detection and presentation are more accurate across types, including more complete audio covers and detail metadata
  • Search is easier to narrow down with refined scope filters and more consistent behavior across views
  • Opening links and managing item actions is more predictable, including better support for opening in your system browser
  • Detail pages are easier to scan, with clearer time and status information
  • Long-running background processing now reports progress more clearly, so you can tell what is still running
  • Drag-and-drop feedback is clearer, reducing accidental interruptions while organizing content
  • Overall loading and interaction responsiveness has improved for smoother extended sessions
0.3.0

Richer media browsing and clearer library controls

What's New

  • Save item images directly into your library, so cover art and previews stay with your collection when you back it up or move to another device
  • Automatically fetch transcripts for supported videos, with a dedicated transcript tab for reviewing and searching what was said
  • Open images and videos in a larger viewer for easier browsing without leaving the detail page

Improvements

  • Added a clearer Data & AI settings page with library storage stats and quick access to the current storage folder
  • Added a Privacy & Data page that explains where your content is stored and how local AI processing works
  • Browsing feels more consistent when switching between folders, tags, and item details
0.2.3

Add-document UX polish and desktop stability improvements

Features

  • Improve add-document popover UX and update branding

Fixes

  • Simplify desktop window chrome configuration
  • Harden library service path defaults
0.2.2

Add macOS signing and notarization entitlements

Fixes

  • Add macOS entitlements for code signing and notarization
0.2.1

Fix desktop release tag matching workflow

Fixes

  • Fix release workflow tag pattern for desktop builds
0.2.0

Initial release with full local bookmark management

Bookmark Management

  • Save web pages by pasting URLs, with automatic extraction of titles, descriptions, and highlights
  • Batch import — paste multiple URLs at once to save them all
  • Duplicate detection to prevent saving the same link twice
  • Edit bookmark details including title, tags, and notes

Organization & Collections

  • Create folders to organize your bookmarks hierarchically
  • Move, rename, and dissolve folders freely
  • Tag bookmarks for flexible cross-folder categorization
  • Browse and filter by tags in the sidebar

Search

  • Powerful search with filter directives: search by title, URL, tag, folder, note, or description
  • Sort results by date, title, or website

Multiple Views

  • Switch between List, Card, and Waterfall (masonry) layouts
  • Customize which fields to display: cover image, title, note, description, highlight, tags, and more
  • Apply layout preferences globally or per folder

Dashboard

  • Pin your favorite bookmarks and folders to the home page
  • View recently added items and random daily picks
  • At-a-glance statistics: total bookmarks, external links, tags, and pinned items

Library Management

  • Create multiple libraries to keep different collections separate
  • Switch between libraries, rename, or move them to a new location
  • Open any local folder as a library

Trash & Recovery

  • Deleted items go to Trash and are kept for 30 days
  • Restore items from Trash or empty it permanently

Settings & Personalization

  • Language support: English and Simplified Chinese
  • Theme: Light, Dark, or follow system
  • Configure startup behavior and default landing page
  • Customize bookmark click actions and hover buttons

Privacy

  • 100% local storage — your data never leaves your computer
  • No cloud, no account required