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  v0.3.0 Pre-Release

  naomi released this 2026-01-23 19:18:23 -08:00 | 53 commits to main since this release

  Hikari Desktop v0.3.0 Release Notes

  New Features

  AskUserQuestion Tool Support

  • Claude can now ask you questions with multiple choice options during conversations
  • A dedicated modal appears with answer choices and support for custom responses
  • Answers are seamlessly integrated back into the conversation context

  Slash Commands

  • /cd <path> - Change the working directory while preserving conversation context
  • /search <query> - Search and highlight matches within the conversation
  • /skill <name> [data] - Invoke Claude Code skills from ~/.claude/skills/
  • /new, /clear, /rename, /help commands for conversation management

  Auto-Update Checker

  • Automatically checks for new releases on start up
  • Notification appears when a newer version is available
  • Can be disabled in settings

  Font Size & Zoom

  • Adjust font size with keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl++, Ctrl+-, Ctrl+0
  • Font size slider in settings (10-24px range)
  • Preference persists between sessions

  Resizable Character Panel

  • Drag the divider between the character panel and terminal to resize
  • Panel width is saved and restored on app restart
  • Sprite now uses full height for better proportions

  Input History Navigation

  • Use up/down arrows to navigate through previous messages and commands
  • Arrow keys only navigate history when input is empty - otherwise they move the cursor (#58)

  Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl+N - New conversation
  • Ctrl+W - Close current tab
  • Ctrl+Tab / Ctrl+Shift+Tab - Switch between tabs
  • Ctrl+L - Clear conversation
  • Ctrl+, - Open settings

  Always On Top Toggle

  • Pin the window to stay above other applications
  • Toggle in settings

  Improvements

  UI/UX

  • Resizable chat input with drag handle (expands upward)
  • Send button properly aligned with input field
  • Markdown rendering with syntax-highlighted code blocks
  • Light mode text colours improved for better readability
  • Scroll position persists per conversation tab when switching
  • Confirmation modal when closing connected tabs
  • Links in chat now open in default browser
  • Spaces allowed when renaming tabs

  State Management

  • Stats (tokens, cost) persist across session changes and only reset on disconnect
  • Multiple tabs can now request permissions simultaneously without conflicts

  Downloads

  • hikari-desktop-0.3.0-1.x86_64.rpm
    13 MiB

    2026-01-23 19:16:12 -08:00
  • hikari-desktop_0.3.0_amd64.AppImage
    82 MiB

    2026-01-23 19:16:20 -08:00
  • hikari-desktop_0.3.0_amd64.deb
    13 MiB

    2026-01-23 19:16:02 -08:00
  • hikari-desktop_0.3.0_x64-setup.exe
    9.1 MiB

    2026-01-23 19:17:47 -08:00
  • Source Code (ZIP)
  • Source Code (TAR.GZ)