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Version: Classic 2.1.0

Classic Version 1.5

Classic Edition Version 1.5 Series​

The Classic Edition 1.5 series introduces Background Mode with menu bar control, tab-bound chats with concurrent streaming, Context Builder 2.0 with agentic discovery and auto plan generation, compose tabs for parallel workflows, interactive CLI, and support for new CLI providers.

Key Features in 1.5​

  • Integrated Sidebar Terminal - Launch terminal sessions directly in the sidebar with support for AI agent CLIs or a plain shell
  • Background Mode - App stays active when windows are closed, with a menu bar icon for quick restore or quit
  • Tab-Bound Chats - Chats are now bound to tabs for easier session management, with support for multiple concurrent streaming conversations
  • Interactive CLI - Command-line interface for MCP tools with shell aliases, command history, output redirection, exec mode, and one-click PATH installation
  • Context Builder 2.0 - Agentic context building using Claude Code or Codex to automatically select files, codemaps, and slices within a token budget
  • Auto Plan Generation - Context builder can automatically generate an implementation plan after exploration
  • Discovery Clarifying Questions - Agent can ask clarifying questions during context building for better results
  • Reasoning Display - See the model's thought process during plan generation in a collapsible section
  • Compose Tabs - Work on multiple tasks in parallel with independent prompts and file selections per tab
  • Pro Edit Agent Mode - Use Claude Code or Codex with MCP tools to generate edits in parallel with higher accuracy
  • Claude Code Slash Commands - One-click installation of RepoPrompt MCP commands from settings
  • MCP Builder Preset - Four-phase workflow: quick scan, context building, chat refinement, and implementation
  • UNIX Socket MCP Transport - Replaced network communication for better performance, no Local Network permission needed
  • Codex CLI as API Provider - Use OpenAI models through your Plus or Pro plan via Codex CLI
  • Gemini CLI Support - Use Gemini CLI for chat, discovery & delegate edits
  • Context Builder as MCP Tool - Run discovery directly from external agents
  • Tab Management via MCP - Control tabs and workspaces programmatically
  • GPT-5.2 & Opus 4.5 Support - Latest OpenAI and Anthropic models with extended reasoning variants
  • Chat Message Forking - Edit user messages to create conversation branches
  • Model Recommendation Engine - Automatic model suggestions based on your current workflow and configuration
  • File Actions - Open files in default apps, copy absolute paths, and reveal in Finder from file tree
  • Prompt Export - Export complete clipboard content to a file via MCP tool, plus ChatGPT Prompt Export command for generating prompt files for GPT Pro models
View detailed changelog (1.5 - 1.5.68)

1.5.68 - January 16, 2026​

  • New: OpenCode CLI installer - Install MCP server configuration for OpenCode CLI from settings
  • New: claude-rp CLI wrapper - An alias for running Claude Code with RepoPrompt's MCP tools, disabling clashing built-in tools
  • New: MCP Tools settings - New settings tab to toggle individual MCP tools per-window with search (Pro)
  • New: Window management for MCP/CLI - MCP and CLI can now automatically open and close windows when creating, switching, or deleting workspaces
  • Cleaned up MCP settings UI
  • Smarter CLI command management - respects user-removed commands and won't re-add them on updates
  • MCP question UI - questions asked during MCP operations now appear and work consistently
  • Fixed terminal crash during long terminal sessions

1.5.67 - January 13, 2026​

  • Fixed issue with Gemini CLI's stream getting cutoff mid-response
  • Fixed issue with OpenAI API where heartbeats were causing decode errors

1.5.66 - January 12, 2026​

  • New: Built-in Interview Prompt - New interview prompt for Context Builder to guide implementation planning
  • New: Pinnable Context Builder Prompts - Pin your favorite prompts for quick access (shown first in the list)
  • New: Collapsible Instructions Panel - Collapse the instructions panel for a cleaner prompt view
  • Improved MCP and CLI tool schemas
  • Improved CLI documentation and help output
  • More flexible CLI invocation with support for various argument formats
  • Enhanced Discovery Agent tool descriptions for better structure in agent/planner workflows
  • Improved Discovery Agent prompt for smarter file selection
  • Better terminal stability with smoother resizing and scroll restoration
  • Fixed long-running MCP tool calls disconnecting prematurely
  • Fixed terminal keyUp recursion crash
  • Fixed chat sessions overwriting compose tab prompt IDs
  • Fixed workspace refresh issues with stale indices

1.5.65 - January 8, 2026​

  • Fixed tabs getting wiped on update

1.5.64 - January 8, 2026​

  • New: Customizable Context Builder Prompts - Create and save custom prompts for the context builder to tailor how context is discovered for different tasks
  • New: Remote Git Branches - View and select remote branches alongside local ones; remote refs are now auto-fetched to stay current
  • CLI: New --json flag for scripting, better flag parsing, and cleaner command syntax for the builder command
  • New compose tabs now preserve your current file tree expansion instead of collapsing everything
  • Fixed issue with context builder state getting wiped on tab switches
  • Fixed git diff not being included when it was supposed to
  • Fixed issue with model presets getting wiped

1.5.63 - January 7, 2026​

  • New: Integrated Sidebar Terminal - Launch terminal sessions directly in the sidebar with support for AI agent CLIs (Claude Code, Gemini CLI, etc.) or a plain shell
  • Code review mode now available via MCP tools
  • Changed default chat_send mode to "chat" for safer initial MCP interactions
  • Fixed tools timing out after 15 minutes, preventing long context builder runs
  • Fixed workspace tooling not working reliably from the CLI
  • Fixed folder picker sometimes blocking the app
  • Improved performance when expanding large workspaces

1.5.62 - January 5, 2026​

  • CLI: Tab targeting - Target specific compose tabs via CLI flags for precise multi-window control
  • CLI: Copy preset management - List and select copy presets directly from CLI and MCP
  • CLI: Progress notifications - Shows progress updates during lengthy tasks to prevent timeouts
  • CLI: Better multi-window guidance - Help output includes contextual routing tips when multiple windows are detected
  • Shift+Command+W shortcut to close the active window quickly
  • Improved tab cleanup - Running tasks are properly stopped when tabs are closed

1.5.61 - January 1, 2026​

  • New: Background Mode - App stays active when you close windows, with a menu bar icon for quick restore or quit
  • New: Chat UX Revamp - Chats are now bound to tabs for easier session management, with support for multiple concurrent streaming conversations
  • New: Prompt Export Tool - New MCP tool to export complete clipboard content to a file
  • New: ChatGPT Prompt Export Command - New rp-oracle-export prompt to run context builder and export a prompt file for use with GPT Pro models on ChatGPT
  • New: File Actions - Open files in default apps, copy absolute paths, and reveal in Finder from file tree and selected files
  • Improved cache cleanup to remove stale code maps for deleted folders

1.5.60 - December 22, 2025​

  • New: CLI command installation - Added rp-investigate and rp-build CLI commands for easier use in Codex and Claude Code environments
  • New: Per-tab auto-plan setting - Auto-generate plan now works per-tab with workspace fallback for finer control
  • CLI: Raw JSON output mode - New --raw-json flag returns pure JSON responses for easier scripting and automation
  • CLI: Output redirection - Commands now support shell-like > (overwrite) and >> (append) redirection to files
  • CLI: Enhanced command parsing - Extended flags and options across search, selection, file operations, and chat commands
  • CLI: Smarter path resolution - Improved handling of folder paths, workspace-relative paths, and root aliases
  • Better codemap management - Files without codemap support are now properly filtered and reported instead of causing errors
  • Improved custom text input UI - Styled as a selectable option with visual feedback for better consistency
  • Fixed codemap demotion incorrectly removing files that don't support codemaps
  • Fixed path resolution edge cases in multi-root workspaces

1.5.59 - December 19, 2025​

  • Fixed truncation of tool descriptions and workspace names - Some content was incorrectly being cut off in command output and UI prompts
  • Improved app quit stability - Fixed potential crashes when quitting the app by preventing duplicate termination attempts
  • Cleaner CLI error messages

1.5.58 - December 19, 2025​

  • Improved chat bubble performance - Optimized text layout to reduce unnecessary UI updates and improve scrolling smoothness
  • Updated MCP Builder workflow - Consolidated and improved guidance for context building and implementation workflows
  • Fixed inconsistent CLI naming in help menu

1.5.57 - December 18, 2025​

  • Major: Interactive CLI - New command-line interface for exploring and executing MCP tools directly from terminal. Includes shell-like aliases, command history, output redirection, timing info, typo suggestions, tool group filtering, and exec mode for scripting. Easy one-click PATH installation from Settings.
  • New: MCP Slash Commands - Key prompts (rp-build, rp-investigate) now automatically exposed to any connected MCP client as slash commands
  • New: Path Paste Menu - Quickly select files from a blob of text containing paths, available in More Actions
  • New: OpenAI Service Tier setting for Responses API
  • Improved tooltip positioning on hover and scroll
  • Enhanced window/tab routing for workspace tools
  • Auto-apply recommendations for new workspaces
  • Fixed infinite layout loop crashes in search file tree
  • Fixed recommendation invalidation issues
  • Improved MCP socket connection stability and handling
  • Misc UI fixes

1.5.56 - December 11, 2025​

  • Improved GPT-5.2 Pro support - Added background job support for Azure OpenAI and OpenAI providers, enabling stable use of GPT-5.2 Pro and other models that require asynchronous processing
  • Improved text editor stability - Fixed TextKit issues that could cause crashes or visual glitches during editing
  • Improved app stability - Various fixes to prevent crashes and improve reliability
  • Fixed high CPU usage - Resolved performance issue where the Discover Agent view could cause high CPU usage during extended runs

1.5.55 - December 11, 2025​

  • New: GPT-5.2 support with XHigh reasoning variants
  • Context builder now shows your actual codemap preset settings alongside its normalized view
  • Background plan generation now runs independently per tab, enabling concurrent plans
  • Improved socket connection stability with better race condition handling
  • Fixed context builder and manage_selection tools not properly providing feedback when using codemap modes other than "auto"

1.5.54 - December 10, 2025​

  • New: Claude Code slash commands with one-click installation from settings
  • New: "MCP Builder" preset with four-phase workflow: quick scan, context building, chat refinement, and implementation
  • New: Discovery agent can now ask clarifying questions during context building (optional setting)
  • Gemini CLI integration now uses persistent settings file for better reliability
  • Auto-focus window and switch to compose tab when clarifying questions are pending
  • Fixed context bleed between tabs during discovery runs
  • Fixed text field scrolling issues on Intel Macs
  • Fixed potential MCP socket connection errors on systems with restrictive firewalls

1.5.53 - December 8, 2025​

  • Overhauled MCP transport architecture - replaced all local network communication with high-performance UNIX sockets, significantly reducing CPU overhead and improving connection stability
  • Removed network permission requirements - the app no longer needs Local Network access, eliminating authorization popups when connecting to MCP servers
  • Improved CLI provider initialization - changed where CLI providers are initialized to avoid unnecessary access popups for Apple Music and Documents folders
  • More reliable MCP connections - added robust reconnect logic with client identity caching, ensuring consistent connections during session recovery

1.5.52 - December 7, 2025​

  • Temporarily disabled filesystem transport due to CPU overhead - reworking the solution
  • Fixed tab related race conditions causing issues with MCP powered context building
  • Fixed context builder text state issues
  • Better handling of discovery runs where the agent doesn't leave a handoff prompt
  • Minor UI improvements

1.5.51 - December 6, 2025​

  • Fixed tab state not working correctly for context builder view

1.5.50 - December 6, 2025​

  • New: Reasoning/thinking display for plan generation - see the model's thought process in a collapsible section
  • New: Plan preset locking ensures consistent settings during context builder operations
  • Better cancellation support for async operations - more responsive UI when stopping queries
  • Improved streaming with proper cleanup to prevent hangs
  • Enhanced tab busy state indicators for plan generation
  • Fixed potential resource leaks during streaming cancellation
  • Fixed file deletion detection

1.5.48 - December 5, 2025​

  • Further improved CPU utilization - found high churn areas that appeared after many hours of uptime
  • Improved UI for active discovery tabs
  • Fixed regressions in MCP connection stability

1.5.47 - December 5, 2025​

  • Reworked some file tree logic to optimize UI churn for extremely large repos
  • Reworked MCP lifecycle management to better handle closing connections and CPU usage
  • More fixes to parallel MCP-based plan/discovery queries

1.5.46 - December 3, 2025​

  • New Models: Replaced Codex models from OpenAI with Codex-max
  • Optimized file-watcher logic so that it's a lot less CPU hungry
  • Polished recommendation wizard + small UI fixes
  • Fixed issues with parallel context builder plan generation
  • Fixed non-working GPT-5 mini models

1.5.45 - December 3, 2025​

  • New: Context builder can now automatically generate a plan after completing its exploration
  • New: Improved MCP context builder tool to add followup chaining for questions or plans
  • New: Added Recommendation engine for auto model selection based on current configuration
  • file_search uses improved regex engine for better performance in large repos
  • Many CPU usage optimizations across the app
  • Fixed MCP tool routing by using direct window_id and tab_id params to tools
  • Improved performance of discovery agent

1.5.44 - November 29, 2025​

  • Resolved issues with prompts getting reset on tab switches
  • Fixed UI issue for pro edit settings
  • Discovery MCP tool now shows cancellation info

1.5.42 - November 28, 2025​

  • Context builder as an MCP tool
  • Tab management now possible with MCP tooling
  • Workspace tool can create and edit workspaces with permission management

1.5.40 - November 24, 2025​

  • Added support for Opus 4.5 across the app and providers
  • Zero-network MCP mode using filesystem-based transport

1.5.37 - November 17, 2025​

  • Added support for Gemini CLI for chat, discovery & delegate edits

1.5.28 - November 10, 2025​

  • Codex CLI as an API provider for OpenAI models via Plus/Pro plan

1.5.21 - November 4, 2025​

  • File slices now stored in Application Support
  • Haiku 4.5 support, deprecated Sonnet 3.5 removed
  • Custom provider supports V4+ endpoint versions

1.5.15 - October 29, 2025​

  • Pro Edit Agent mode with Claude Code or Codex for parallel edits

1.5.5 - October 21, 2025​

  • Compose Tabs for parallel task workflows
  • Prompt enhancement modes: Replace, Augment, or Preserve
  • Desktop notifications when context builder completes

1.5 - October 16, 2025​

  • Context Builder 2.0 with agentic discovery using Claude Code or Codex
  • Automatically selects files, codemaps, and slices within token budget
  • Overhauled file search and manage_selection MCP tools

Other 1.5.x releases​

Versions 1.5.1-1.5.4, 1.5.6-1.5.14, 1.5.16-1.5.20, 1.5.22-1.5.27, 1.5.29-1.5.39, 1.5.41, 1.5.43 include MCP connection improvements, tab stashing (limit raised to 25), GPT-5 updates, native markdown rendering, auto workspace restore, and numerous stability fixes.