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  v0.3.0 Pre-Release

  naomi released this 2026-01-23 19:18:23 -08:00 | 55 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)
• v0.2.0 bc596867d4

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  v0.2.0 Pre-Release

  naomi released this 2026-01-20 21:04:00 -08:00 | 61 commits to main since this release

  Hikari Desktop v0.2.0 Release Notes

  🎉 Major Features

  🗂️ Multiple Agent Support

  • Run multiple AI agents simultaneously with our new tabbed interface! Switch between different conversations and keep multiple tasks running at once.

  💬 Enhanced Chat Experience

  • New chat modes to customize your interaction style
  • Interrupt feature to stop responses mid-generation when you need to change course

  🎵 Notification Sounds

  • Added pleasant notification sounds to keep you informed when tasks complete or responses arrive

  ⚙️ Live Settings & Customization

  • Agent configuration panel to customize your AI assistant's behaviour
  • Theme switcher for personalized visual experience
  • Live setting updates that apply instantly without restarting

  📊 Stats & Achievements

  • Track your usage statistics and unlock achievements as you use Hikari Desktop!

  ℹ️ Enhanced UI

  • About panel with project information
  • Help panel for quick access to documentation
  • Donate button to support the project

  🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed reconnection bug ensuring smooth recovery from connection drops
  • Improved connection handling to prevent greeting messages on reconnects

  🔧 Improvements

  • Added automatic greeting upon initial connection
  • Cleaned up and optimized sprite animations
  • Set up proper continuous integration (CI) pipeline
  • Added Windows build support 🪟

  🏗️ Technical Details

  This release represents a significant upgrade from v0.1.0, transforming the initial prototype into a feature-rich desktop application with multi-agent capabilities, enhanced customization options, and a more polished user experience.

  Downloads

  • hikari-desktop-0.2.0-1.x86_64.rpm
    10 MiB

    2026-01-20 20:46:27 -08:00
  • hikari-desktop_0.2.0_amd64.AppImage
    80 MiB

    2026-01-20 21:03:06 -08:00
  • hikari-desktop_0.2.0_amd64.deb
    10 MiB

    2026-01-20 20:49:02 -08:00
  • hikari-desktop_0.2.0_x64-setup.exe
    7.7 MiB

    2026-01-20 20:42:30 -08:00
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  • Source Code (TAR.GZ)
• v0.1.0 f393dfb359

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  v0.1.0 Pre-Release

  naomi released this 2026-01-14 21:02:17 -08:00 | 73 commits to main since this release

  Hikari Desktop v0.1.0

  The first release of Hikari Desktop - a Linux desktop application that wraps Claude Code with an anime girl character that reacts to Claude's activities in real-time!

  Features

  • Reactive Character - Visual anime character that reflects Claude's current state:
    • Idle, Thinking, Typing, Searching, Coding, MCP, Permission, Success, Error
  • Terminal Display - Real-time terminal-style output from Claude Code
  • Permission Prompts - Approve/deny interface for tool permissions
  • Discord Link - Quick access to community support

  Downloads

  Format	File	Target
  AppImage	hikari-desktop_0.1.0_amd64.AppImage	Any Linux distro
  Deb	hikari-desktop_0.1.0_amd64.deb	Debian/Ubuntu
  RPM	hikari-desktop-0.1.0-1.x86_64.rpm	Fedora/RHEL

  Prerequisites

  • Claude Code must be installed and authenticated
  • Runtime dependencies vary by distro - see README for details

  Getting Started

  See the README for full installation instructions.

  Downloads

  • hikari-desktop-0.1.0-1.x86_64.rpm
    10 MiB

    2026-01-14 21:00:24 -08:00
  • hikari-desktop_0.1.0_amd64.AppImage
    80 MiB

    2026-01-14 21:00:21 -08:00
  • hikari-desktop_0.1.0_amd64.deb
    10 MiB

    2026-01-14 21:00:17 -08:00
  • Source Code (ZIP)
  • Source Code (TAR.GZ)