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Today Release

Fluent 1.3 - Major Feature Update

Finally, a major 1.3 release is here! Introducing tabs, follow-up mode, spotlight mode, drag & drop files, and a completely refreshed Smart Panel experience.

What's New:

Major New Features:

Feature: Tabs - Create multiple tabs with content, allowing you to streamline your work and compare results side by side.
Feature: Follow-up Mode - Press CMD+F to create a new sub-tab and continue work with previous tab's results in context.
Feature: Spotlight Mode - Smart Panel now appears at the same location and expands in bottom direction. Enable in Smart Panel settings.
Feature: Drag & Drop Files - Drop files straight to Smart Panel for quicker attachments.
Feature: Quick Preview - Click on attachments for instant preview.
Feature: Compact Favorites Bar - Favorites Bar can now be shrunk into the prompt field for a more compact appearance.
Feature: Optional Bottom Buttons - Disable showing bottom Smart Panel buttons by default when there's no content yet.

Improvements:

Improve: Refined & refreshed look of the Smart Panel in both dark and light themes.
Improve: Model name is now displayed right in the prompt field. Switch models with TAB/SHIFT+TAB, and cancel generation by clicking the model icon.
Improve: Rendering and streaming is now once again smoother and more appealing.

Bug Fixes:

Fix: Rendering of long shortcut combinations in Manage Actions window.
Fix: Ability to remove shortcut combination completely.
Fix: A lot of small bug fixes and improvements for better overall experience.

Yesterday Release

Fluent 1.2.1 - Anthropic & Grok Support

It's official: Anthropic and Grok have landed in Fluent with native support! Plus loading indicators, improved keyboard shortcuts, and bug fixes.

What's New:

New Features:

Feature: Native Anthropic support - Claude models are now officially integrated into Fluent!
Feature: Native Grok support - Access Grok's powerful AI capabilities directly within Fluent!
Feature: Loading indicator near cursor for "headless" actions (with Auto Insert enabled) - Know exactly when AI is working behind the scenes.
Feature: Keyboard shortcuts now visually adapt to your selected layout - Better visual feedback for your workflow.

Bug Fixes & Improvements:

Fix: Multiple bug fixes and small improvements for a smoother experience.
Note: If you've reported a bug in Discord, it's likely fixed in this release. Please update for the best experience!

2 days ago Release

Fluent 1.2 - Major Feature Update

Honestly, this release is truly amazing. Much has been improved and added with custom providers, model switching, and more!

What's Changed:

New Features:

Feature: Custom Providers. Feel free to add Ollama, LM Studio, Anthropic, Grok... Any OpenAI compatible API works!
Feature: Model Switching in Smart Panel. Quickly change models to run actions on, using TAB (or SHIFT+TAB to go backwards).
Feature: Generation Status and Request Cancellation. Located at the bottom of the Smart Panel.
Feature: Switch Global Default Model quickly via the menu bar icon.
Feature: Rendering now supports code blocks (still in Beta!).

Improvements:

Improve: Content Formatting. When you Insert or Copy the result from Fluent, it aims to persist the original formatting (headings, lists, links, text styling etc.) you had, and it already does it very well!
Improve: AI Engine Overhaul. Everything OpenAI compatible now runs through a unified interface, bringing more stable and predictable results.
Improve: Rendering and streaming are now even smoother and more fluid.

Bug Fixes:

Fix: FN and some F keys will no longer call the Smart Panel.

3 days ago Release

Fluent 1.1.1 - Hotfix Release

This is a hotfix release addressing critical issues with custom variables and permissions.

What's Fixed:

Hotfix: Process custom variables in Actions used via custom prompt.
Hotfix: Do not request for unnecessary permissions when Accessibility permissions have not been granted yet.

4 days ago Release

Fluent 1.1 - Quality of Life Update

This is a quality-of-life release, featuring bug fixes and a bunch of additions. Thank you for your support and feedback.

What's Changed:

New Features:

Feature: Application Blacklist. Fluent will ignore apps added to this list.
Feature: Smart Panel animation options: choose between the standard easing animation or a fading effect.
Feature: Fluent's menu bar icon can now be hidden.
Feature: System "reserved" shortcuts can now be assigned to Smart Panel toggle shortcut and Actions.

Bug Fixes:

Fix: Smart Panel no longer shrinks unexpectedly when attached to the side and empty.
Fix: Actions with automatic insertion now work reliably even when the Smart Panel is open.
Fix: The "Toggle Smart Panel" option now works correctly, allowing you to open it either as a small bar or fully expanded.
Fix: Resolved an issue where the OpenRouter model list disappeared after entering an API key.
Fix: The dock icon now appears when the Settings window is opened (e.g., from the menu).
Fix: Improved panel animations to prevent freezing when hiding and reopening.
Fix: Fixed a linear rendering issue with Markdown results.
Fix: Opening Settings from the Smart Panel now correctly minimizes the panel and focuses the Settings window.

Improvements:

Improve: Made clipboard operations more stable.
Improve: Increased the daily limit for actions from 15 to 30, allowing more testing for new users.