What's New
Changelog, updates, and where we're headed. See what shipped and what's coming next.
v1.3.0
- Core Widgets Unification — All 17 built-in dashboard features are now powered by a unified CORE_WIDGETS registry. Single source of truth for widget definitions, titles, icons, render functions, and metadata. Cleaner architecture, faster loads, and a foundation for future extensibility.
- Widget Framework v0.2 + 3 new add-on widgets — Stock Ticker (real-time prices via Yahoo Finance), Weather (OpenWeatherMap with 5-day forecast), and Daily Quote (curated motivational quotes with category filtering). All installable as .capsul-widget files.
- New distribution format — MyCapsul now ships as a single zip file instead of a .plugin file. Download it, place it in your folder, point Cowork at it, and say "set up my MyCapsul." Everything is inside — the dashboard, agent skill, docs, seed templates, and add-on widgets.
- Two-tier widget architecture — Core widgets run as native JavaScript functions for maximum performance. Add-on widgets use JSON-defined .capsul-widget files that can be installed, shared, and community-built. Both types integrate seamlessly with the dashboard.
- Tile → Widget taxonomy — All user-facing references to "tiles" are now "widgets" throughout the dashboard, documentation, and agent skill. The underlying data model is unchanged — no migration needed.
- Docs updated — Getting Started rewritten for zip-based install flow. User Guide, FAQ, and Prompt Cookbook updated with widget terminology. All docs now at v1.3.0.
v1.2.0
- Zero-friction agent updates — Your agent's changes now appear on the dashboard automatically when you refresh the page. No more "Pull from Agent" button, no file handle setup. The dashboard loads agent commands via a script tag and also auto-polls every 5 seconds for live updates while the page is open.
- Legacy sync demoted — The File System Access API file handle (previously required to connect agent updates) is now optional and tucked under Advanced in settings. It still works for anyone who prefers it, but the default path requires zero setup.
- Built-in version detection — The dashboard now carries a version meta tag. When you install a new plugin version, your agent can detect the mismatch and walk you through updating your dashboard HTML — no guesswork, no manual diffing. Your data stays untouched in the browser.
- Plugin Update Protocol — Your agent now knows how to guide you through updating to a new version. Just say "I updated my plugin" and it handles the rest: checks your version, explains what changed, replaces the HTML, confirms the update. Fully manual and user-triggered — no wasted tokens on auto-checking.
- Docs updated — FAQ and troubleshooting reflect the new sync architecture. All references updated from the old .json format to the new .js format.
v1.1.0
- Friendlier first boot experience — Your Capsul agent now greets you and introduces itself before asking any questions. On first launch, you'll see a welcome message with two clear options: start the setup wizard or view a demo dashboard (Brodie's Capsul) first. No more jumping straight into an interrogation.
- HTML onboarding wizard is now the primary setup path — The 5-step in-browser wizard handles initial setup. Your agent picks up after you finish, acknowledges what you entered, and offers to fill in anything you skipped. The old agent-asks-questions approach is still available as a fallback if needed.
- Faster first load — Reduced the skill file size by 36% by moving widget and customization reference docs to a lazy-loaded file. Your agent only reads those sections when you actually ask to build a widget or customize something.
- Reminders stay in your Capsul — When you say "remind me to X," your agent now routes reminders through MyCapsul-native systems (dashboard inbox, schedule, Focus 3, session handoff) instead of external tools. This keeps reminders connected to your full life context.
v1.0.0
- Full personal dashboard with 17 built-in widgets — Ring planner, Focus 3, Budget, Cubes, Goals, Calendar, Health, Journal, and more. Everything you need to see your whole life at a glance.
- AI-maintained knowledge system with seed modules — Your agent builds and maintains a personal knowledge base (identity, schedule, finances, health, career, legal) that powers every conversation and dashboard update.
- Widget creation and installation system — Build custom dashboard widgets in the .capsul-widget format. Install them with a single command. Share them with friends.
- Dual-layer data persistence — localStorage + IndexedDB backup. Your dashboard data survives browser clears and unexpected restarts.
- 6 color palettes with light/dark mode — Choose Hustle, Life, Money, or custom. Dark mode adapts all colors automatically.
- Co-parent custody schedule support — Built-in custody calendar with modular arithmetic patterns. Your agent knows when you have the kids and adjusts reminders, schedule, and game nights accordingly.
- TimeCapsul year-in-review feature — At the end of the year, your agent compiles a curated year in review from your cubes, journal, and life events.
- Full documentation suite — Getting started guide, user guide, prompt cookbook, FAQ, and release notes. Everything you need to know.
What's Coming
MyCapsul is actively evolving. Here's where we're headed — priorities shift based on what users actually need, so this list is a compass, not a contract.
FinCapsul — Financial Intelligence Extension
A dedicated financial analysis page that connects to your main dashboard. Paycheck cash flow analysis, automatic spending categorization, monthly trend tracking, and an eating-out modeler. Import your bank CSV and get real insight into where your money goes.
Widget Marketplace
A centralized hub for discovering, sharing, and installing community-built widgets. Beyond the 3 new v1.3.0 add-ons (Stock Ticker, Weather, Daily Quote), we're building a marketplace where users can publish .capsul-widget files — meal planners, habit trackers, workout logs, and anything else you can imagine.
HealthCapsul — Wellness Intelligence Extension
Energy and mood trend visualization, medication tracking, condition management, and ADHD-aware focus pattern analysis. Generates structured health summaries you can actually share with your doctor.
KidsCapsul — Family & School Hub Extension
Custody calendar visualization, school event tracking, grade monitoring, and activity scheduling. Built for co-parents who need everything about their kids in one place.
Auto-Sync
Automatic bidirectional sync between your dashboard and your AI agent using the File System Access API. No more clicking "Sync" — your dashboard and agent stay in lockstep in real time.
LegalCapsul — Legal & Document Tracker Extension
Document timeline, incident logging, court date prep, obligation tracking, and a document repository index. For anyone managing legal matters who needs a clear, factual record.
HustleCapsul — Career & Side Projects Extension
Consulting pipeline tracking, side project portfolio, income stream breakdown, and professional development logging. For anyone building beyond their 9-to-5.
Widget Marketplace
A place to browse, share, and install community-built widgets. Build a tracker for anything — guitar practice, garden watering, book clubs — and share it as a .capsul-widget file that anyone can install.
Custom Palettes & Themes
Beyond the 6 built-in palettes — define your own accent color and generate a full theme. Community-submitted palettes. Layout density and typography preferences.