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Nov 5, 2026
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Bionic 1.2.0

Bionic releases faster file suggestions and side-chat loading, smoother session and update handling, and an oMLX engine for Apple Silicon Macs, alongside a range of interface and reliability fixes.
1.2.0 - Release Notes

Faster file suggestions in large projects.

Faster loading of long side chats.

Better UI treatment for runtime download progress numbers.

Consistent sidebar alignment when no sessions exist.

Session approvals carry over to forks.

Fixed blurry terminal text at fractional display scales.

Fixed app updater redownloaded unnecessarily.

Fixed composer suggestions changing selection before the mouse moves.

Fixed chat template parsing for Flint models.

Fixed Mac updates reopening the current version instead of installing the update.

llama.cpp 2.67.0 extension packs.

oMLX 0.1.0 engine for Apple Silicon Macs.

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Oct 29, 2026
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Oct 29, 2026

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Bionic 1.1.10

Bionic releases version 1.1.10 with an in-app terminal, expanded Apple Silicon and model support, on-device Read Aloud for Linux and Windows, and smoother project, session, and chat experiences, alongside fixes for compatibility, accessibility, and everyday workflows.
1.1.10 - Release Notes

In-app terminal now available in public Bionic builds.

oMLX engine for Apple Silicon Macs.

Excalidraw file viewing previews in chat.

Faster project loading with side-chat drafts loaded on demand.

llama.cpp 2.66.0 extension packs.

SafeTensors model support for speculative decoding.

Speculative decoding for MLX models.

Fixed tab-strip scrolling changing direction during trackpad gestures.

Better runtime compatibility and download selection for M5 Macs.

Additional compatible LLM backend downloads in Runtime settings.

Embedding and decision models in the model catalog.

Experimental MoE expert GPU cache setting for llama.cpp MoE models.

Restored terminal sessions start automatically when selected.

Fixed ROCm runtime compatibility detection for AMD Radeon 8065S graphics.

Code diff syntax highlighting improvements.

Configurable shell profiles for the in-app terminal.

More reliable context compaction when conversations exceed model limits.

Fixed keyboard shortcuts, clipboard handling, saved shell selections, and IME input in the in-app terminal.

Voice model auto-loading defaults off on Macs with less than 32 GB of memory.

On-device Read Aloud support on Linux and Windows, in addition to Mac.

Fixed misleading context limit guidance when multiple requests exhaust model context.

Fixed multiline shell text being rendered as math.

Read Aloud button styling now matches other message actions.

Lower memory usage and detailed progress for large session exports and moves.

Screen reader support for in-app terminal output.

Cleaner transcript image previews and message styling.

Fixed stale draft-model selections when switching to bundled MTP.

Seven additional offline Read Aloud voices.

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Oct 21, 2026
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Oct 21, 2026

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Bionic 1.1.9

Bionic 1.1.9 improves LM Link reliability and bandwidth use, adds on-device read-aloud, model runtime controls, CSV and TSV previews, and faster session search, while refining agent workflows and fixing errors.
1.1.9 - Release Notes

Lower bandwidth usage for LM Link.

llama.cpp 2.62.0 extension packs.

On-device read-aloud for assistant responses.

Fixed LM Link disconnects during large transfers.

Session references open in an adjacent split.

Clearer LM Link errors for incompatible app versions.

llama.cpp 2.61.0 extension packs.

Splash runtime compatibility checks for GGUF and MLX models.

Neural Engine Prefill controls for supported models.

Phone and tablet icons for LM Link devices.

Lower context usage from on-demand MCP tool discovery.

Shared runtime version selections for model formats using the same engine.

Shared lms CLI installation with LM Studio.

Higher-resolution Excalidraw canvas exports.

Maximum memory controls for Splash model loading.

CSV and TSV file previews.

Session references by dragging tabs into the composer.

Faster browsing and search for large session histories.

Fixed missing error messages throughout Bionic.

More reliable skill context across retries, copies, and forks.

Cross-session attachment access for agents.

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Oct 12, 2026
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Oct 12, 2026

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Nov 7, 2026
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Bionic 1.1.8

Bionic releases a broad update with in-app previews for Office files and HTML, new compatible API endpoints, and the ability to run alongside LM Studio for local inference. It also adds decision model controls, Windows ARM CUDA support, and improvements to long-session reliability and localization.
1.1.8 - Release Notes

Fix Windows on ARM CUDA not detected

Fixed lms compatibility with Bionic.

Draggable Canvas panel

Support for previewing Word documents, spreadsheets and presentations in-app

Support for /v1/systemone Jev (TypeSafe AI) compatible endpoint

Support for /v1/decisions OpenAI compatible endpoint

Support for previewing HTML files

Coexistence with LM Studio — Run both apps together; Bionic uses LM Studio for local model inference while LM Studio is running. Requires LM Studio 0.4.26 and newer.

Decision model load settings, activity status, and cancellation controls.

Decision model inference and management through the REST API.

Fixed incorrect MCP connection status reported in chats.

llama.cpp 2.53.0 extension packs.

CUDA 13 support on Windows ARM.

Fixed uneven loader dot spacing at compact sizes.

Skills in their own composer suggestions category.

New adaptive Bionic app icon on macOS.

Fixed onboarding tips reappearing after being dismissed.

llama.cpp 2.52.0 extension packs.

Lower disk usage from project history.

Localization: Bionic native menu items in the selected language.

More consistent warning, success, and feedback colors.

Composer suggestions grouped by result type.

Fixed incorrect macOS versions in session environments.

Better handling for messages with more than six image attachments.

Clearer skill references in prompts and previews.

Fixed side chat sidebar alignment.

More reliable long sessions with image-aware context compaction that preserves the current environment.

Localization: approval prompts and previews in the viewer's language.

llama.cpp 2.51.0 extension packs.

Fixed unfinished links appearing while responses stream.

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Oct 1, 2026
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Bionic 1.1.7

Bionic releases a broad update that improves Markdown, PDF, spreadsheet, and PowerPoint previews, adds canvas exports and clickable directory links, and boosts performance and session reliability. It also brings image actions, improved navigation, and automatic context compaction for longer sessions.
1.1.7 - Release Notes

Improve inline diff UI performance.

llama.cpp 2.48.0 extension packs.

Fixed editor toolbar when an edited file is no longer available.

PDF previews now show comments and tracked changes.

Fixed gaps around pane content.

Fixed startup failures caused by corrupted legacy UI state.

Canvas export to PNG, SVG, and editable Excalidraw files.

New neutral switch colors and disabled styling.

Longer image-heavy sessions through automatic context compaction.

Clickable directory links in Markdown previews.

More polished PowerPoint layouts, typography, tables, charts, and image placement.

Fixed Arrow Up navigation in composer suggestions.

Image menus now include Copy Image and Save Image As.

Fixed lag when selecting cells in zoomed-out spreadsheet previews.

Sessions now appear in Cmd + P.

lms runtime installations now show installation progress.

Better syntax highlighting in the Markdown editor.

Cleaner PowerPoint generation with fewer layout and text-overlap issues.

Markdown previews now match transcript styling.

Session titles now match the language of your message.

Nicer skill preview lines for Introspection.

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Sep 23, 2026
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Sep 23, 2026

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Nov 7, 2026
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Bionic 1.1.6

Bionic releases an interactive Canvas, editable files, clearer file links, visual refinements, and fixes for messaging and model loading.
1.1.6 - Release Notes

Introducing Canvas: interactive board that both you and Bionic can edit.

Editable Markdown and source files in the in-app editor.

Fixed file chips flickering when sending message.

Descriptive labels for file links in transcripts.

Typeface improvements on Mac.

Consistent warning, error, and success colors.

llama.cpp 2.43.0 extension packs.

Fixed default loading settings for Gemma 4 vision models.

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Sep 19, 2026
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Sep 19, 2026

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Nov 7, 2026
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Bionic 1.1.5

Bionic releases faster Qwen3.8 inference on Mac, fixes in-chat table colors, and adds prompt-processing status for models without percentage progress.
1.1.5 - Release Notes

[Mac only] Ultra fast Qwen3.8 inference using a new engine: Splash (by Inco AI)

Fixed text and line colors for in-chat tables

Prompt-processing status for models without percentage progress.

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Sep 17, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026

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Bionic 1.1.4

Bionic releases updates that improve agent access to conversation history, session mentions, and tool-call streaming, while adding file-operation approval prompts and refining transcript tables, file links, and edited-file summaries.
1.1.4 - Release Notes

Introspection: the agent can now read messages earlier in its own history. Supports @ referencing other sessions.

Compact file links in the session transcript.

Better sizing for short labels and values in transcript Markdown tables.

llama.cpp 2.41.0 extension packs.

Approval prompts for file operations that exceed checkpoint limits.

Shorter edited-file summaries for turns with many changes.

Tool-call argument streaming for compatible local and LM Link models in Chat Completions and Responses APIs.

Fixed wildcard entries in website access rules.

Session mentions in the composer, including drag and drop from the sidebar.

Settings in the macOS app menu, even when no window is open.

Wider markdown tables in the session transcript.

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Sep 15, 2026
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Sep 15, 2026

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Nov 7, 2026
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Bionic 1.1.3

Bionic releases a broad update with Linux voice transcription, inline agent-created images, improved Project Files and model connections, new enterprise MCP controls, and expanded language support. It also fixes model downloads, file handling, and interface issues.
1.1.3 - Release Notes

Voice transcription for Linux.

llama.cpp 2.38.0 extension packs.

Clearer file and folder drag-and-drop flows in Project Files.

Agent-created images shown inline in conversations.

Allow narrower Bionic app window width.

Consistent dark Bionic app icon on macOS.

Fixed MLX downloads sometimes stuck at the end.

Clearer link colors in transcripts and Markdown previews.

Smoother LM Link connection states and remote model listings.

Model details when hovering over the collapsed model picker.

Classic theme when system dark mode is active.

More reliable non-ASCII output from PowerShell 5.1 commands.

New Bionic app icon options.

Fixed Office document tools failing to register.

Fixed circular symlinks causing file watching loops on Linux.

German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Traditional Chinese translations.

Request timeout controls for custom MCP servers.

Organization-managed MCPs for enterprise deployments.

MTP speculative decoding for more compatible models.

Consistent menus across Settings.

Dark-theme colors for dismiss buttons and skill references.

Fixed recent project ordering changing from background activity.

Fixed composer controls shifting when Send changes to Stop.

Fixed loading models with per-layer GGUF expert counts.

Fixed guidance dialog layouts with longer translations.

Fixed tall dialogs dragging the app window.

Fixed link menus appearing behind other content and cropped suggestion shadows.

YAML frontmatter shown as file details in Markdown previews.

Side editor access to files Bionic creates or edits when they need attention.

Voice transcription on Linux systems with NVIDIA GPUs.

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Sep 8, 2026
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Sep 8, 2026

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Bionic 1.1.2

Bionic releases version 1.1.2 with faster session loading and tab switching, improved accessibility and browser sign-in, Linux support, and smoother session workflows, alongside fixes for model detection, chat inputs, and interface behavior.
1.1.2 - Release Notes

Significant UI performance improvements around session loading and tab switching

Better screen reader support across navigation, dialogs, controls, downloads, and session status.

Faster session loading, tab switching, and subagent updates.

llama.cpp 2.33.0 stable extension packs.

More reliable MLX model detection.

More reliable browser sign-in.

File links in Markdown previews.

More consistent top bar icon buttons.

Fix Loaded Instances UI showing wrong context length.

Drag and drop sessions from the sidebar into the main workspace area

Support for lms load --auto.

Fixed unread session indicators remaining after opening a session.

Bionic for Linux (x64 and ARM64).

Chat API image and text inputs remain in a single user message.

Chevron controls for empty project folders.

Side sessions open in the adjacent right pane.

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