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v1.7.0 - 2024.12.01

1. Added message branching feature. When regenerating a message, a new branch will be created, allowing you to switch between branches. If you prefer the original behavior, you can choose to expand all branched messages from the branch menu.
2. Automatically remembers code block collapse state
3. Improved Markdown and code block rendering performance
4. Added ability to save a thread as a new conversation
5. Multiple file selection now supported when inserting files or images
6. On Windows, an exit fullscreen button appears when hovering over the title bar in fullscreen mode
7. Added Norwegian and Swedish language support
8. Fixed various other issues

v1.6.1 - 2024.11.12

1. Added context length and temperature controls in custom provider conversation settings.
2. Adjusted the maximum height of the input box. The input area now automatically expands when handling larger amounts of text.
3. Added a copy button for Mermaid code blocks.
4. Fixed text display issues when rendering complex Mermaid flowcharts.
5. Fixed an issue where only images were being inserted when copying content from doc/ppt/xlsx/pdf files.
6. Fixed an issue where the floating collapse button below code blocks was overlapping with the horizontal scrollbar.

v1.6.0 - 2024.11.03

1. Now you can send web links. Chatbox will automatically fetch webpage content and include it in the chat context. Works with all models.
2. Now you can send text files to any models. Chatbox will parse file content locally and include it in the chat context.
3. Added collapsible code blocks. Long code blocks in chat history are automatically collapsed (can be disabled in settings).
4. Redesigned image preview window.
5. Redesigned SVG image preview and save functionality.
6. Redesigned Mermaid diagram preview and save functionality.
7. Improved auto-scroll behavior: auto-scroll stops when generated message fills the screen for better readability.
8. Optimized overall app layout and spacing.
9. Auto-fetch model options from remote
10. Support sending attachments (images/links/files) without text
11. Fixed language preference issues in auto-generated titles.
12. Fixed data issues when editing messages in copied conversations.
13. Fixed drawer direction issues in Arabic.

v1.5.1 - 2024.10.09

1. Fixed an issue on Windows where multiple application instances could be launched, causing duplicate icons in the system tray
2. On macOS, System Events permission is now only requested when enabling the "launch at startup" option, rather than automatically requesting it when the application starts
3. Fixed an issue where automatically generated titles were occasionally truncated

v1.5.0 - 2024.10.05

1. Added system tray icon, optimized show/hide shortcut
2. Input box now supports direct drag-and-drop insertion of images or files
3. Added option for launch at system startup (disabled by default, can be enabled in settings)
4. Added thread title menu for quick thread switching and deletion
5. Added toggle for automatic title generation to save tokens when disabled
6. Added Italian language support
7. Gemini and Groq models now support fetching the latest model lists remotely
8. Gemini models now support sending images by default
9. Ollama models now support sending images by default
10. Updated model lists for various model providers
11. Improved mobile experience, fixed issue with excessive bottom space after keyboard pop-up

v1.4.2 - 2024.09.13

1. Added support for new o1 model series
2. SVG image previews are now available
3. Fixed display bugs with Artifact previews
4. Fixed various minor bugs

v1.4.1 - 2024.09.04

1. Chatbox AI service users can now choose from a wider range of models
2. Added Arabic language support (العربية)
3. Improved LaTeX styling
4. Fixed a rare issue that could cause data loss
5. Various minor bug fixes and improvements

v1.4.0 - 2024.08.18

1. Added Mermaid chart preview, now you can preview AI-generated charts, flowcharts, mind maps, etc.
2. Added quick buttons to switch between models
3. Now you can add model options for custom models
4. Updated model lists for various providers
5. Added support for sending images when connecting to ollama's llava model
6. After changing avatars, you can now revert to the default avatar
7. Added support for Spanish and Portuguese languages
8. Fixed several known minor issues

v1.3.16 - 2024.07.22

1. Add support for new model API

v1.3.15 - 2024-07-17

1. Introduced Artifact Preview feature: Now you can preview HTML code (including JS, CSS, and TailwindCSS) within generated messages.
2. Added pop-up mode for Artifact Preview.
3. New toggle in Settings to enable automatic Artifact rendering.
4. Enhanced chat UI for a more visually appealing experience.
5. Optimized message generation performance.
6. Resolved known issues with app update notifications.
7. Resolved connection issues with Ollama on the Android version.
8. Enhanced compatibility with older Android OS versions.
9. Fixed several known bugs.

v1.3.14 - 2024.06.30

1. Added support for setting user and assistant avatars.
2. Fixed some API compatibility issues with custom model providers.
3. Resolved various known bugs.

v1.3.13 - 2024.06.23

1. Add support for new model
2. Fixed some known issues

v1.3.12 - 2024.06.11

1. Added support for an unlimited number of custom model providers, allowing for easy integration and switching between various API-compatible models.
2. Enhanced the keyboard experience on mobile devices.
3. Fixed several minor known issues.

v1.3.10 - 2024.05.15

1. Added support for the new model

v1.3.9 - 2024-05-14

1. Added support for the new model.
2. Refined the UI for global message search.
3. Image detail window now supports image zoom.
4. Enhanced various other UI details.

v1.3.6 - 2024.05.04

New Features:

• Enhanced conversation-specific settings with an easy-to-use interface for modifying system prompts.
• Added the ability to export chat logs from conversations in various formats including HTML, TXT, and MD.
• Introduced image sending capabilities for Custom Models.
• Integrated support for Groq.

Improvements:

• Implemented automatic collapsing of lengthy system prompts with an option for manual expansion.
• Reworked conversation-specific settings with a new button to revert to global defaults.
• Adjusted the maximum width of message bodies for an improved reading experience, with a toggle button for width adjustments.
• Optimized the display performance of floating menus and button groups.

Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where spaces could not be entered when creating a copilot.
• Addressed display issues for messages with very low height.

Miscellaneous:

• After switching between historical topics, the message list now automatically scrolls to the bottom.
• Enabled access to local Ollama services within the Chatbox web version.

v1.3.5

1. Fixed a bug where text copied from Microsoft Word was inserted as an image.

v1.3.4

1. You can now send files to AI, with support for PDF, DOC, PPT, XLS, TXT, and code files.
2. The input box now allows you to insert images and files from the system clipboard.
3. Added support for auto-generating thread titles.
4. You can change the installation path during setup in Windows.
5. Made some UI detail adjustments.

v1.3.3

1. You can now set user avatars in messages.
2. Implemented an option in settings to enable or disable Markdown and LaTeX rendering.
3. Fixed issues with LaTeX rendering.
4. Fixed potential stuttering and crashing issues during message generation.
5. Fixed issues with redundant pop-up prompts during auto-updating.
6. Fixed various minor bugs.

v1.3.1

1. Fixed a bug that caused blank text blocks to appear in model requests.
2. Fixed the auto-scroll bug in the message list that occurred when editing past messages.

v1.3.0

1. Introducing Vision feature: You can now send images to AI!
2. A complete redesign of the app layout for a fresh and intuitive user experience.
3. Added message timestamps
4. Fixed some known minor issues

v1.2.6

1. Added new model series for version 0125.
2. Optimized mobile adaptation for some dialogs.

v1.2.4

1. You can now use the ⬆️⬇️ arrow keys in the input field to select and quickly enter previous messages.
2. Fixed the spell check feature, which can now be turned off in settings.
3. Text copied from Chatbox will be copied to the clipboard as plain text without background color — a longstanding minor bug that has finally been resolved.

v1.2.2

1. Thread Archiving (refreshes context) and Thread History List.
2. Introduced support for the Ollama, enabling easy access to locally deployed models such as llama2, mistral, mixtral, codellama, vicuna, yi, and solar.
3. Fixed an issue where the fullscreen window would not restore to fullscreen on the second launch.

v1.2.1

1. Redesigned the message editing dialog
2. Fixed an issue where token configurations could not be saved
3. Fixed the positioning issue with newly copied conversations
4. Simplified the tips in settings
5. Optimized some interaction issues
6. Fixed several other issues

v1.2.0

• Added an image generation feature (Image Creator); you can now generate images within Chatbox, powered by the Dall-E-3 model.
• Improved some usability issues.

v1.1.4

• Added direct support for the 1106 model series.
• Updated the method for calculating message tokens to be more accurate.
• Introduced the Top P parameter option.
• The temperature parameter now supports two decimal places.
• The software now retains the last conversation upon startup.

v1.1.2

• Optimized the interaction experience of the search box
• Fixed the scrolling issue with new messages
• Fixed some network related issues

v1.1.1

• Fixed an issue where message content cannot be selected during generation process
• Improved the performance of the search function, making it faster and more accurate
• Adjusted the layout style of messages
• Fixed some other minor issues

v1.1.0

• Now you can search messages from current chat or all chats
• Data backup and restore (data import/export)
• Fixed some minor issues

v1.0.4

• Keep the previous window size and position upon startup (#30)
• Hide the system menu bar (for Windows, Linux)
• Fixed an issue with session-specific settings causing license and other settings abnormalities (#31)
• Adjusted some UI details

v1.0.2

• Automatically move cursor to the bottom of the input box when quoting a message.
• Fixed the issue of resetting context length setting when switching models (#956).
• Automatically compatible with various Azure Endpoint configurations (#952).

v1.0.0

• Support custom models (#28)
• The up arrow key can quickly input the previously sent message.
• Added x64 and arm64 architecture versions to Windows and Linux installation packages.
• Fixed issue in session settings of Azure model where the model deployment name could not be modified (#927).
• Fixed issue with inability to enter spaces and line breaks when modifying default prompt (#942).
• Fixed scrolling issue after editing long messages.
• Fixed various other minor issues.

v0.6.7

• Action buttons on messages now remain visible during list scrolling
• Language support expanded to include more countries
• Fixed some minor issues

v0.6.5

• Added application shortcuts for quickly showing/hiding windows, switching conversations, etc. See the settings page for details.
• Introduced a new setting for the maximum amount of context messages, allowing more flexible control of the context message count and saving token usage.
• Added support for 0301 and 0314 model series.
• Added a temperature setting in the conversation special settings.
• Fixed some minor issues.

v0.6.3

• Added support for modifying model settings for each conversation (this allows different sessions to use different models)
• Optimized performance when handling large amounts of data
• Made the UI more compact
• Fixed several minor issues

v0.6.2

• Added bulk cleaning feature for conversation lists
• Support for displaying token usage of messages
• Support for modifying the default prompt for new conversations
• Support for setting smaller font sizes
• Fixed a few other minor issues

v0.6.1

• Improved software stability and performance
• More user-friendly error messages
• Use system language during initialization
• Fixed occasional installation errors and white screen issues on Windows
• Fixed compatibility issues related to configuration saving on MacOS 10
• Fixed performance issues on Linux
• Fixed network issues with API Host when using the HTTP protocol

v0.5.6

• Improved window selection strategy for message contexts
• Enhanced settings for message context and generated message max tokens
• Fixed some minor issues

v0.5.2

• Fix settings saving issue on Windows 11
• Optimize loading animation for message generation
• Resolve some other issues

v0.5.1

• Fixed the issue of saving settings in Windows 11

v0.5.0

• Built-in AI service "Chatbox AI" - ready to use out of the box with fast, hassle-free setup.
• Fixed the issue where the night theme would not work after restarting
• Fix the issue of being unable to switch sessions while generating answers
• Fixed lag issues when editing messages
• Fixed issues with conversation name changes and cleared messages reappearing after clearing messages
• Fixed several other minor issues

0.4.5

• Added "My Copilots" feature 🚀🚀🚀
• A large number of AI copilots are ready to work with you
• You can also create your own AI copilot through prompts
• Added support for ChatGLM-6B
• Fixed some known minor issues

v0.4.4

• Added support for Microsoft Azure model API
• Fixed some minor known issues