Changelog

This log tracks FlowDown version history and key changes.

4.1.2

  • You can now toggle Apple Intelligence in Inference settings with availability hints; default chat and auxiliary models update automatically.
  • Cloud models let you choose the OpenAI request format (/v1/chat/completions or /v1/responses), with automatic endpoint detection and format-aware routing.
  • Temperature presets now include a Disabled (-1) option so you can defer randomness to the provider.
  • The cloud model editor adds quick actions (verify/export/duplicate) and safer endpoint, header, and body editors to simplify model maintenance.

3.10.11

Memory System

  • Smart Recall: Automatically pulls in relevant memories for more personalized replies.
  • Memory scope controls: Choose the sharing window (past day/week/month or latest 15/30 items).

Shortcuts Integration

  • Quick actions: Launch FlowDown, send messages, and receive responses.
  • Content classification: Classify text and images.
  • Smart summaries: Turn long text into paragraphs or bullet lists.
  • Conversation tools: Search chats, switch models, and create conversation links.
  • Image analysis: Mixed image/text analysis (iOS 18+).

Interface Polish

  • Swipe gestures: Swipe list items to favorite, delete, or copy conversations.
  • Visual refinements: Smoother animations and clearer hierarchy.

3.10.10

  • Resolved recent stability regressions and improved adoption of upstream changes for the complimentary model pool.
  • Polished CloudKit sync heuristics to reduce redundant fetches when switching devices quickly.
  • Tuned release packaging ahead of macOS/iPadOS notarization changes.

3.10.8

Starting with 3.10, minor versions now use semantic versioning instead of build numbers for clarity.

  • Added adaptive parsing for new Pollinations AI endpoints; new models no longer require app updates.
  • Introduced custom request body editors so each model profile can use advanced inference parameters.
  • Replaced the custom context menu with the native platform menu for a consistent experience across iOS and macOS.
  • Redesigned cloud sync scheduling to reduce conflicts while working across multiple devices.

3.8

  • Cloud Sync: Full CloudKit rollout with unified indicators, status glyphs in the sidebar, and Settings → Data Control hooks for scoped sync.
  • Data Management: Export/import entire workspaces as signed .zip archives and clear iCloud data without affecting local caches.
  • Model Library: Assign friendly nicknames to cloud models for easier switching.
  • Performance & Logging: Faster deletion, smarter refresh pipelines, and a new Support logging console for troubleshooting.

3.6.419

  • Early CloudKit build for advanced users. Upgrading migrates the database schema to V2 and cannot be rolled back.
  • Paired with a cautionary GitHub release for manual installers.

3.6

  • TestFlight rollout for iCloud sync, marked unstable with a data-loss warning; please back up before installing.
  • TestFlight join link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/StpMeybv.

3.5

  • Added a long-press tool menu on the editor bar so you can adjust tool availability without opening settings.
  • Celebrated National Day with a limited free offer (ended 2025-10-06); earlier customers were invited to request redeem codes for other apps.

3.4

  • Debuted a new immersive conversation interface.
  • Enhanced Apple Foundation Model support, especially alongside Apple Intelligence on supported devices.
  • macOS desktop release briefly delayed because of third-party compilation issues; the fix followed shortly after.

3.2

  • Added per-model temperature configuration for finer control over creativity versus precision.
  • Introduced initial Apple Foundation Model support and refreshed the MLX dependency for better performance.

Legacy Releases (1.x–2.x)

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iOS 2.9 / macOS 2.9.1 (370)

Fixes & Improvements

  • Editor and Rendering

    • Fixed multiline equation rendering.
    • Fixed pointer device text selection on iPad.
    • Fixed a bug where streaming tasks were not cancelled properly after an error.

  • MCP Server

    • Fixed a critical bug that blocked MCP server connections during edits.
    • Fixed an MCP services bug that dropped required fields while connecting.

  • General UI

    • Corrected sidebar behavior on iPad.
    • Fixed menu placement in the model management page.

2.6 (357)

Fixes and Improvements

  • MCP Server Connection

    • Fixed a critical issue that could prevent connection when editing MCP servers.
    • Improved MCP connection management.

  • Task Management & Stability

    • Fixed an issue where streaming responses were not cancelled properly after server errors.
    • Resolved several threading issues to improve stability.

  • User Interface (UI)

    • Corrected menu placement in the model management page.
    • Fixed sidebar behavior on iPad.

2.2 (330)

New Features

  • Added MCP Server Support

    • Add, manage, and edit MCP servers.
    • Introduced .fdmcp files with drag-and-drop and file picker support.

  • Editor and UI Enhancements

    • The editor now auto-focuses after creating a new conversation.
    • MarkdownView supports scrolling while selecting text.
    • ToolHintView layout and response speed optimized.

  • Other

    • Support for custom brand names.

Fixes and Improvements

  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed editor focus on Mac Catalyst.

2.0 (324)

New Features

  • Global Search: Search for keywords across all conversations.

Improvements

  • Rewritten Markdown Text Engine: Rebuilt the core text engine with:
    • Major performance gains.
    • Better math rendering compatibility for Math Functions.
    • Improved code highlighting without blinking.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed blinking highlights and table views during streaming.
  • Fixed text copying while a response was streaming.

1.26 (262)

This update introduces several new features and addresses key issues to enhance your experience.

New Features

  • AI-Powered Template Rewriting: Use AI to rewrite chat templates with extra instructions.
  • Template Management:
    • Rearrange chat templates with drag and drop.
    • Export and open chat template files.
  • Favorite Conversations: Mark conversations as favorites for quick access.
  • Drag and Drop Export: Export fdmodel files by dragging and dropping.

Improvements

  • Sidebar Enhancements:
    • Collapse the sidebar on macOS.
    • Adjust sidebar width on iPad and macOS.
    • Keep the sidebar persistently visible on iPad for easier navigation.

Bug Fixes

  • UI: Fixed shadows in the chat view.

1.25 (250)

  • Added streaming support and prevented rejection from FoundationModels (@at-wr).
  • Improved iPad experience with Magic Keyboard (@at-wr).
  • Set a default model identifier for new conversations when none is provided (@at-wr).
  • Added custom decoding for CloudModel to handle optional properties (@at-wr).

1.24 (242)

  • Included @generable Data Struct FoundationModels (@at-wr).
  • Fixed multiple crashes when creating a new chat from compressor (@at-wr).

1.24 (241)

  • Added compress to new chat.
  • Added rewrite action.
  • Added redo for #16.
  • Improved multi-line LaTeX support in prompts.

1.23 (231)

  • Added support for custom headers in cloud model.
  • Fixed escape key responsiveness.
  • Fixed unwanted shake behavior.
  • Fixed a bad merge that lost the HTTP-Referer header.
  • Updated keyboard logic.

1.22 (223)

  • Minor fixes and improvements.

1.22 (222)

  • Minor fixes and improvements.

1.21 (210)

  • Enhanced PDF import with dual modes (text extraction or image conversion).
  • Improved error handling for large files.
  • Added keyboard navigation shortcuts for quick chat switching.
  • Added menu bar template integration for direct template access.
  • Added template menu to Menu Bar (@at-wr).
  • Added shortcuts to navigate between conversations (@at-wr).

1.20 (200/201/202)

Chat Template System 📋

  • New reusable chat templates for faster workflows.
  • AI-generated templates from existing conversations.
  • Intuitive template editor with creation and deletion.
  • Quick preset selection when starting new chats.

General Improvements

  • Fixed missing entitlements for efficient iOS/iPadOS performance.
  • Fixed on-device visual language model support.
  • Added Gemma3 model support.
  • Added HTML preview for generated code.

1.19 (190)

  • Added new menu items.
  • Added a welcome log for first-time app launch.
  • Improved OpenRouter integration.
  • Fixed auto-focus issues when creating new chats on Mac.
  • Improved background processing.
  • Fixed reasoning content not updating in some cases.
  • Fixed logical errors related to model tools.

Thanks to the following contributors:

  • @at-wr
  • @Zach677

1.13 (130)

  • Fixed keyboard shortcuts for copying text in code view.
  • Fixed incorrect cursor display when selecting text.
  • Fixed unresponsive drag gestures on the first and last lines of text.
  • Fixed code syntax highlighting not applying.
  • Fixed reasoning requests being added to auxiliary tasks.
  • Added an option to use developer role when needed.
  • The app can now be opened via flowdown:// protocol.
  • The app can now open model files in place.

1.11

  • Fixed incorrect model identifiers when copying models.
  • Fixed math content rendering.
  • Fixed menu disappearing when right-clicking the conversation list.
  • Fixed documents not being indexed after web search.

1.10 (101/102)

  • Improved the visual task scheduler with an option to skip auxiliary tasks for vision-native models.
  • Fixed editor lag when processing large images.
  • Fixed editor inability to restore editable content.
  • Improved auxiliary task structure and execution speed.
  • Improved data flow for web search when tool calling is enabled.
  • Fixed missing reasoning content in image recognition tasks.
  • Added support for OpenRouter model inference tokens.

1.9 (90)

  • Added preliminary math content support.
  • Added LaTeX math formula display.

1.7 (70)

  • Fixed Qwen3 local model support.
  • Updated MLX model manifest structure for compatibility.
  • Temporarily disabled local vision while waiting for upstream fixes.
  • FlowDown is now fully open source so you can verify privacy protections yourself.

1.6 (60)

  • Improved local model support.
  • Fixed multiple known issues.

1.5 (50)

  • Fixed issues when pasting content.
  • Fixed web search phase indicator.
  • Fixed wrong return key title in the input box.
  • Fixed a bug where multiple tool calls were received simultaneously.
  • Added support for connecting to locally hosted LLMs via OLLAMA and LM Studio.

1.4 (49)

  • Fixed a crash when using the location tool with location services disabled.

1.4 (47/48)

  • Fixed table border color updates.
  • Fixed a crash when quickly deleting messages.
  • Allowed sending empty messages when attachments are present.
  • Added direct text selection.

1.3 (44)

  • Fixed crashes with certain reasoning models.
  • Fixed content unexpectedly showing as reasoning.
  • Fixed chat list element positioning errors.
  • Fixed endpoints that did not support usage statistics.
  • Fixed unsaved content after crashes.
  • Fixed code blocks that could not open the details page in the Hugging Face download screen.
  • Fixed code blocks and tables not using correct information in edge cases.
  • Fixed logical errors when interrupting inference.
  • Fixed deleting error messages during retries.
  • Disabled local model functionality on devices that do not support MLX.
  • Adjusted the order and logic of several menus.
  • Adjusted logic for deleting conversation content.
  • Adjusted logic for editing conversation content.
  • Added an option to send messages with Command + Enter.
  • Added an option for long-press to create a new line.
  • Added an option to save replies as images.
  • Removed the temporary chat option.

1.2 (36/37/42)

  • Added image export to save chat content as images.
  • Added the ability to end conversations at any time.
  • Improved web search with a deduplication algorithm for results.
  • Fixed inconsistent text size rendering in supplement views.
  • Refactored code and resolved multiple known issues.

1.1 (35)

  • Fixed an issue where extracted image information was not stored correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where the system prompt was not updated correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where tool calls could trigger server errors.

1.0 (32/33)

First release to the App Store.

  • Changed the app icon.
  • Fixed the DeepSeek model not supporting out-of-order system prompts.
  • Fixed retries not using the correct model.
  • Fixed tool call failures by removing the minLength parameter unsupported by some models.
  • Fixed the model not using the latest time.
  • Adjusted prompts used by the tool.
  • Added an option for 64k context length.

1.0 (28)

  • Cloud models now support tool use.
  • Added a right-click/long-press shortcut menu to the model selector.
  • Improved tool call status display, and some tools show call details.
  • Added an option for 64K context.
  • Fixed crashes caused by undo operations.
  • Improved handling when the model is unavailable.
  • Fixed permission issues and improved error messages.
  • Optimized data export logic and logging.
  • Improved the pre-dialogue check mechanism for stability.

1.0 (20)

  • Fixed menu event responses.
  • Fixed code view height mismatches.
  • Fixed the model name not updating as expected.
  • Improved the long-press interaction in the conversation list.
  • Improved inference engine efficiency.
  • Improved the URL opening mechanism and added security warnings.
  • Reduced network crawler resource usage.
  • Replaced widget icons.