Custom project storage folder & safe migration, Windows auto-updates, and PDF/media preview
Lets you store new projects on any drive or folder and safely move existing projects with zero data loss, brings background pre-download and one-click automatic updates to Windows 10/11, adds inline PDF reading and smooth audio/video playback, and fixes project-rename routing.
- Custom default storage folder & one-click project migration: Set a preferred default workspace root in System Settings while keeping all older projects automatically available, safely move any project across drives with byte-level verification, or import existing local project folders in one click.
- Windows 10/11 background download & one-click auto-update: Both ValidTeam-Setup.exe and portable ZIP editions now pre-download and SHA-256 verify updates quietly—confirm once to replace and restart automatically (v1.2.0 users install v1.2.1 once manually to enable it).
- In-app PDF reading & smooth audio/video streaming: View .pdf deliverables inline, stream .mp3/.wav/.mp4/.webm with scrubbable progress, see clean download cards for binary files, and preview oversized text logs safely without freezing.
- Full local paths, blank-project naming guide & rename fix: Shows full readable local paths across drawers and settings, prompts for a name when skipping AI setup, and fixes occasional redirect loops after renaming a project.
Windows 10/11 desktop app launch, Free & Pro editions (Pro Key), and zero-PII GitHub loop
Brings Valid Team to Windows 10/11 with a native WebView2 standalone window, system tray companion, and ValidTeam-Setup.exe installer alongside macOS & Linux; launches Free (3 cross-project agent seats) and Pro (99 cross-project agent seats) with VTPRO-... Pro Key activation (up to 3 devices, offline daily use), 3-minute templates, and zero-telemetry community feedback tools.
- New Windows 10/11 Desktop Edition (x64): Standalone WebView2 window with system tray, zero terminal windows, single-instance focus, and user-mode ValidTeam-Setup.exe installer plus portable .zip (built & verified on clean Windows VMs; click "More info → Run anyway" on initial SmartScreen prompt).
- Free & Pro Editions: Start free with 3 AI agent seats shared across unlimited local projects (built-in coordinator included free), or activate a VTPRO-... Pro Key in System Settings to unlock up to 99 cross-project agent seats (one-time device-quota check for up to 3 devices, no cloud account required, 100% offline daily use; existing workspaces stay 100% accessible).
- Two new 3-Minute Quick Start templates in project creation and blank project screens—no extra folder setup needed to produce your first finished report.
- macOS shows a lightweight "What’s New" banner right after automatic updates; Windows, Web & Linux settings gain an on-demand "Check for Latest Version" button with platform-matched downloads.
- Built-in GitHub Issues & Discussions shortcuts, one-click sanitized diagnostics (zero API keys or local paths), readable full file paths in chats/drawers, and calmer idle/rate-limit handling.
One-click external folder grants & seamless task resume
Collaborating on external local codebases or folders now takes a single project-level approval and automatically wakes the requesting team member to finish the job.
- Added structured project-folder grant cards supporting multiple directories and new folders yet to be created.
- Automatically consolidates repeated single-file access prompts into one project-root grant while blocking sensitive system paths.
- Clicking Approve immediately wakes the exact team member who paused for access so work continues smoothly.
Instant large-project loading, ~1s streaming & smart pause/resume
Major speed, memory, and long-task control upgrade—projects with 1,000+ tasks open in milliseconds and active runs extend dynamically instead of stopping early.
- Real-time token-by-token streaming (~1s first byte) with live step progress and zero flicker.
- New global System Settings for default model selection and automatic long-session token saving (220K threshold).
- Clear Pause vs. Stop controls: pausing returns active tasks cleanly to the front of the queue; active long tasks dynamically extend up to 4 hours.
Per-task persistent memory & structured team coordination
Every task keeps its own isolated context across multi-round revisions or overnight pauses, paired with smart idle backoff to save API tokens.
- Dedicated per-task persistent context prevents cross-task mix-ups and cleans up automatically upon completion.
- Structured task handoff, review, and standby protocols eliminate ambiguous text guessing.
- Automatic backoff (15m → 2h) when idle and automatic retry recovery on occasional empty model responses.
Offline LaTeX math rendering & 5-layer workspace organization
Built-in offline math typesetting across chats, tasks, and deliverables, plus clear separation between project rules, role memory, and final deliverables.
- Full offline LaTeX rendering for inline and block formulas with smooth horizontal scrolling on wide equations.
- Clear 5-layer archive boundaries with automatic size guardrails so project rules stay crisp and token-lean.
- More accurate token usage tracking across streaming responses and mid-run stops.
Adaptive multi-question decision cards & handoff reliability
Upgraded human-in-the-loop decision cards with conditional follow-ups, inline notes, and smoother scrolling.
- Adaptive single-select, multi-select, conditional questions, custom input, and "Let AI decide" options.
- Instant status sync between individual role chats and the project overview page.
- Clear distinction between file vs. folder access requests with accurate requester labels.
Workspace-level permissions & instant UI responsiveness
Smarter workspace permission handling and polished desktop layout ergonomics.
- Streamlined project workspace path grants without redundant prompts inside authorized scopes.
- Layout polish for long threads and drawer previews.
"Visible & Controllable" Milestone — native HTTP engine & 5s true stop
Upgraded to a native direct HTTP streaming engine with 5-second hard stop, one-click model switching when blocked, and a dedicated Files tab.
- Native direct HTTP/SSE model execution with multi-provider support and local credential discovery.
- True 5-second stop & pause controls for any task, role, or project—even via natural chat commands.
- New top-level Files tab per role plus automatic cleanup of temporary scripts and logs.
In-app OTA update reliability & macOS launch polish
Hardened macOS atomic in-place updates and initial onboarding smoothness.
- Reliable in-place macOS app bundle replacement preserving user settings and projects.
- Polished menu bar status updates and startup checks.
Linux binary support & Apple Notarization hardening
Added standalone Linux x86_64/ARM64 archives and refined macOS Gatekeeper notarization.
- Zero-dependency static Linux builds for x86_64 and ARM64 servers or desktops.
- Offline-stapled Apple Developer ID notarization across DMG and app bundle.
Initial public release of Valid Team
First signed & notarized release bringing one-sentence AI team orchestration, decision cards, and local Deliverables folders to macOS.
- One-sentence project creation with specialized AI roles.
- Structured decision cards and clean local Deliverables browser.
- 100% local BYOK privacy with zero platform fees.
