What's New

New updates and improvements to Alex Sidebar.

Version 2.5.3

Fixed

  • Swift packages focus and indexing issues
  • Bug report feature functionality

Version 2.5.2

Added

  • Gemini 2.5 Pro support (requires Google AI Studio API key)
    • Configure in Settings > Model Settings
    • No message charges when using personal API key
    • Note: Rate limited to 5/min by Google

Fixed

  • Text input glitchiness issues
  • Code apply token limit issues

Version 2.5.0

Added

  • Multi File Apply & Undo
    • Apply multiple file suggestions simultaneously
    • Individual or bulk undo functionality
  • Checkpoints System
    • Bookmark project states with custom names
    • Automatic checkpoints after each message
    • Restore functionality for any checkpoint
  • Screenshot & Annotation Tools
    • Direct window and selection screenshots
    • Built-in annotation capabilities
    • Customizable keybinding (Cmd+Shift+6)
  • Code Maps
    • Automatic Swift project parsing
    • File interaction visualization
    • Better code generation through project structure understanding
  • File Assistant
    • Quick file modifications via Cmd+Shift+M
    • Instant property additions
    • Swift file refactoring
    • New struct/class creation
  • Faster and Reliable Autocomplete
    • New faster model option (~50% faster)
    • Improved performance for large files (>600 lines)
  • Project Improvements
    • Faster file creation with smart folder placement
    • Editable project memories
    • Enhanced Agent mode with multi-model support
    • Optimized for large codebases (5000+ files)
    • DeepSeek V3 integration
    • Improved UI features (Auto hover, Bring to front, Floating Mode)

Changed

  • Agent mode now enabled by default
  • Added "Fix Swift 6" alongside "Fix all errors" buttons