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v0.16.0 currentJun 29, 2026
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Changelog

A clear timeline of what changed in Keymap, written for people using the app: features added, flows improved, fixes shipped, and polish completed.

Project started

Jun 14, 2026

Current workspace started

Jun 24, 2026

v0.16.0

Professional changelog

A readable release history is now available inside the workspace.

  • FeatureAdded a dedicated Changelog page with dated versions and user-facing release notes.
  • FeatureAdded a compact release history for review builds.
  • ImprovementExpanded the release journey to show how Search, Ask agents, Browse, and Repositories evolved.
  • PolishMade release notes product-facing so the page reads like a polished update timeline.
v0.15.0

Workspace cleanup pass

Ask, Settings, and Browse were tightened so daily code work feels quieter.

  • PolishRemoved extra helper chips from Ask landing and Ask thread headers.
  • ImprovementReduced Settings to the real theme preference instead of showing static placeholder rows.
  • FixMade Browse reference rows fully clickable, not just the row header.
  • FixRemoved blank preview space from short Browse reference and definition results.
v0.14.0

Search and Ask alignment

The two main entry points now feel like one connected workspace.

  • ImprovementAligned Search and Ask landing surfaces around the same top bar, centered card, footer lane, repo badge, and dock.
  • ImprovementMade the Keymap logo in the top bar and bottom dock route back home.
  • PolishKept the bottom dock focused on Search, Ask, and Repositories.
  • FixHardened narrow-window layout behavior so core pages avoid horizontal overflow.
v0.13.0

Desktop MVP focus

The product scope was trimmed around the first usable desktop experience.

  • ImprovementFocused the MVP on Search, Ask, and Repositories as the three primary surfaces.
  • ImprovementRemoved extra assets and non-essential harness work from the user-facing path.
  • PolishSimplified the local web workflow so the desktop app is easier to run and review.
  • FixRecovered pending indexing work on startup so queued repositories are less likely to get stuck.
v0.12.0

Repository management

Repositories became a real management flow instead of a static catalog.

  • FeatureAdded a repository form for GitHub owner/repo names or full GitHub URLs.
  • FeatureAdded optional token environment input for private or authenticated repository indexing.
  • FeatureAdded remove actions that queue repository purge work and refresh the list.
  • ImprovementAdded indexer health, pending job status, loading states, retry, and manual refresh.
v0.11.0

Browse source workflow

Browse became the shared place to inspect source after Search or Ask points to a file.

  • FeatureAdded a file tree rail with collapse, active path state, and file search.
  • FeatureAdded a source viewer with highlighted ranges, line selection, source metadata, and code/blame modes.
  • FeatureAdded History and Explore panels for commit context, definitions, and references.
  • ImprovementPreserved URL state for file path, revision, highlighted lines, selected symbol, and Explore mode.
v0.10.0

Ask agent workflow

Ask became a thread-based agent surface with source-aware answers.

  • FeatureAdded Ask threads with selected repository scope and persistent conversation state.
  • FeatureAdded streaming answers, visible tool/activity steps, and source citations.
  • FeatureAdded a right-side source preview that opens cited files and highlights referenced ranges.
  • FeatureAdded thread delete confirmation and Ask history support for reopening previous work.
v0.9.0

Search results workflow

Search moved from a landing input to a full results workspace.

  • FeatureAdded URL-driven search with repository scope, regex mode, case-sensitive mode, and match limits.
  • FeatureAdded result filtering by repository and language, with clearable filter state.
  • FeatureAdded source preview on wide screens and Browse handoff on smaller screens.
  • ImprovementAdded Load more, syntax examples, and natural-language Search Assist where configured.
v0.8.0

Workspace shell

Keymap gained the app frame that ties all flows together.

  • FeatureAdded routed workspace pages for Search, Ask, Repositories, and source browsing.
  • FeatureAdded the bottom dock with active state, collapse behavior, and persistent spacing.
  • ImprovementMoved core surfaces onto shared dark workspace tokens and reusable UI primitives.
  • PolishAdded lightweight code highlighting, stable panels, and consistent desktop chrome.
v0.7.0

Desktop workspace direction

The current Keymap desktop workspace direction began.

  • FeatureEstablished the current desktop workspace shape for code search, source browsing, and Ask-style understanding.
  • ImprovementIntroduced the visual system, spacing, typography, and dark-first product direction used by the current app.
  • ImprovementDefined Search, Ask, and Repositories as the primary MVP surfaces, with Browse supporting source inspection.
  • PolishKept the product quiet and work-focused instead of turning the app into a marketing surface.
v0.6.0

Search experience redesign

Search was reshaped around discoverability and reduced chrome.

  • ImprovementReduced visual clutter around the Search page so the query and code results stay central.
  • ImprovementImproved query guidance, result readability, and the path from result to source inspection.
  • PolishRecorded the redesign direction before moving into the current desktop workspace.
  • FixStabilized the broad Search interaction path before the workspace shell work began.
v0.5.0

Cross-flow continuity

Search, Ask, and Browse started to behave like connected parts of one workflow.

  • ImprovementPreserved handoff context when moving from results or citations into source inspection.
  • ImprovementPolished shell motion and route transitions so navigation feels steadier.
  • FixHardened accessibility, performance, and security checks across shared surfaces.
  • PolishKept source navigation state stable during back, forward, and repeated inspection.
v0.4.0

Browse and repository context

Source browsing, repo visibility, and revision context became more reliable.

  • FeatureAdded recent browse context so returning to source files feels continuous.
  • FeatureAdded repository catalog visibility controls and clearer repository states.
  • FeatureAdded Browse history and navigation context for source files.
  • FixImproved revision handling, blame stability, and source error recovery.
v0.3.0

Search language and preview foundation

Search became more expressive and safer to use.

  • FeatureAdded typed query language handling for advanced search operators.
  • FeatureAdded typeahead guidance, search assist history, and validated advanced scopes.
  • FeatureAdded a stable results preview path for inspecting files without losing search context.
  • FixHardened result rendering, API stats, and accessibility behavior.
v0.2.0

Ask streaming and citations

The first source-aware Ask flow took shape.

  • FeatureAdded a two-pane Ask experience with streaming output and a source lane.
  • FeatureAdded inline citation sync so answers can point back to specific code references.
  • FeatureAdded live thinking/status metadata so long Ask runs are visible instead of silent.
  • FixImproved autoscroll, navigation guard behavior, and thread lifecycle stability.
v0.1.0

Project foundation

Keymap started as a desktop-focused code understanding workspace.

  • FeatureStarted the project around code search, source browsing, and Ask-style code understanding.
  • FeatureEstablished the first Search interaction model and search syntax reference.
  • ImprovementSet the product direction around real code workflows rather than marketing pages.
  • PolishChose a quiet, practical interface direction for people who need to inspect code quickly.