Release Notes
What's New
What shipped, and what's next.
v1.5.2
September 4, 2026
Improvement
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Graceful sync fallback — Automatic sync needs the File System Access API, which only desktop Chromium browsers have. Everywhere else the header pill now reads ↓ export: one tap downloads
capsul-sync.json, a toast tells you where it went, the pill shows how long ago you exported, and your agent is taught to pick the file up from Downloads at the next session. Before this, Safari and Firefox got a "sync" button that silently downloaded the file and reported success. - Monthly TimeCapsul — Pin a month on the Timeline tile and choose Month (that month as its own page) or Year (the year-in-review, one section per month). Both are built by the same generator from your data plus your agent's monthly summary.
- Browser support, stated plainly — "Chrome or Edge" became "desktop Chrome, Edge, Brave or Arc for automatic sync; other browsers view and export" across the site, docs and agent manuals. Mobile is view-only.
v1.5.1
September 3, 2026
Improvement
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Docs made accurate — Every claim on the site, in the docs, and in the agent manuals was checked against the code. Privacy wording now says what actually leaves your machine (web fonts, optional live tiles); sync is documented as Chrome/Edge; agent updates are documented as refresh-to-see when the file is opened directly; TimeCapsul is documented as yearly. Full audit in
audits/2026-09-03. -
setup-capsul unified — The
/setup-capsulcommand and the skill now describe one folder layout and one first-boot flow. The zip layout and how the agent builds yourMyCapsul/folder from it are documented. - Push-channel hardening — Agent → dashboard command processing is more defensive about malformed commands.
- Erase all — A full-reset path in Settings for starting over cleanly.
- Versioned migrations — One-time data migrations are now versioned so upgrades apply exactly once.
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Agent manual fixes — 7 palettes with correct defaults, wizard steps in the real order, the dead separate-schedule-file instruction replaced by the
ringSegmentspush command, and a documentedtcAgent_YYYYschema so your agent can actually feed TimeCapsul.
v1.5.0
April 18, 2026
Feature
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Self-Maintenance Protocols — Your Capsul agent now runs a Monthly Pass at its first session on or after the 1st of every month (checks for drift in your tile layout, seed modules, sync status, and config) and a Quarterly Deep Audit on Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct 1st (a five-step pass that cross-references SKILL.md, widget registry, command surface, data model, and doc site). Findings are written to a new
audits/directory. -
Cornerstone instruction for scaffolded bots — Added a standing rule to the CLAUDE.md template: every bot should periodically audit its own structure, registry, and references for drift. Reusable from any other bot-scaffolding work via
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Widget bridge hardening — The
_wBridgeCSS injection path now defensively handles both string and array CSS formats from external widget files. Fixes silent style-injection bugs when a widget returned CSS as an array of strings. -
Audit directory — New
audits/folder ships with the plugin, documenting the naming convention (YYYY-MM-audit.mdfor monthly,YYYY-QN-audit.mdfor quarterly) and the never-delete rule. - Docs updated — All documentation pages bumped to v1.5.0. SKILL.md updated with the new Self-Maintenance Protocols section. CLAUDE.md template gets the Cornerstone block and extended proactive-monitoring checklist.
v1.4.0
March 30, 2026
Feature
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External Widget Protocol — 12 of 17 core widgets now render from standalone
.jsfiles via a new bridge system (_wBridge). Each file is validated against its inline counterpart for data access, handler wiring, and visual fidelity — groundwork for updating widgets without touching the dashboard HTML. - Core vs. Optional widget split — 8 core widgets (Ring, Focus 3, Capsul, Calendar, Countdowns, Journal, Goals, Timeline) are always visible. 9 optional widgets (Health, Check-in, Budget, Bills, Subscriptions, Quick Wins, Hobbies, Life Areas, News) start hidden and activate based on your onboarding answers.
- Onboarding-driven visibility — The setup wizard now controls which optional widgets appear. Say you track a budget and Budget and Bills appear; say you care about health and Health and Check-in do.
- Interactive widget upgrades — Focus 3 gets inline editing with toggle, edit, confirm, and delete. Journal gets a working entry composer. Goals gets milestone posting. Budget gets a transaction input row. Countdowns gets an add button. Every display-only widget now has working interaction when loaded externally.
- Dual-mode rendering — External widget files detect whether they're running inside the full dashboard (with access to global helpers) or in standalone/preview mode. Standalone, they fall back to read-only instead of throwing.
- Docs updated — All documentation pages updated to v1.4.0. SKILL.md updated with new widget architecture details and core/optional split documentation.
v1.3.0
March 17, 2026
Improvement
- Core Widgets Unification — All 17 built-in dashboard features are now powered by a unified CORE_WIDGETS registry. One source of truth for definitions, titles, icons, render functions, and metadata.
- 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." Dashboard, agent skill, docs, seed templates, and add-on widgets are all inside.
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Two-tier widget architecture — Core widgets are native JavaScript functions. Add-ons are JSON
.capsul-widgetfiles that can be installed and shared. - 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
March 15, 2026
Improvement
- Zero-friction agent updates — Your agent's changes now appear on the dashboard automatically when you refresh the page. No "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 . Browser data is untouched.
- Plugin Update Protocol — Your agent now knows how to guide you through updating to a new version. Say "I updated my plugin" and it checks your version, explains what changed, replaces the HTML, and confirms. User-triggered only — no 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
March 13, 2026
Improvement
- Friendlier first boot experience — Your Capsul agent now greets you and introduces itself before asking any questions. First launch offers two options: start the setup wizard, or look at the demo dashboard (Brodie's Capsul) first.
- HTML onboarding wizard is now the primary setup path — The 5-step in-browser wizard handles initial setup. Your agent picks up where the wizard ends and offers to fill in anything skipped. The agent-asks-questions path remains as a fallback.
- Faster first load — Reduced the skill file size by 36% by moving widget and customization reference docs to a lazy-loaded file. Your agent reads those only when you ask to build or customize a widget.
- 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.
v1.0.0
March 11, 2026
Launch
- Full personal dashboard with 17 built-in widgets — Ring planner, Focus 3, Budget, Cubes, Goals, Calendar, Health, Journal, and more.
- 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 with one command. Share them.
- 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.
What's Coming
Where this is headed. Priorities shift with what users need — a compass, not a contract.
Building Now
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 a bank CSV and see where the money goes.
Widget Marketplace
A centralized hub for discovering, sharing, and installing community-built widgets. Beyond the three v1.3.0 add-ons (Stock Ticker, Weather, Daily Quote), we're building a place for users to publish .capsul-widget files — meal planners, habit trackers, workout logs.
Up Next
HealthCapsul — Wellness Intelligence Extension
Energy and mood trend visualization, medication tracking, condition management, and ADHD-aware focus pattern analysis. Structured summaries you can hand to your doctor.
KidsCapsul — Family & School Hub Extension
Custody calendar visualization, school event tracking, grade monitoring, and activity scheduling. For co-parents.
Auto-Sync
Automatic bidirectional sync between your dashboard and your AI agent using the File System Access API. No Sync button; dashboard and agent stay in step.
Exploring
LegalCapsul — Legal & Document Tracker Extension
Document timeline, incident logging, court date prep, obligation tracking, and a document repository index. A clear, factual record.
HustleCapsul — Career & Side Projects Extension
Consulting pipeline tracking, side project portfolio, income stream breakdown, and professional development logging.
Widget Marketplace
A place to browse, share, and install community-built widgets. Build a tracker for anything and share it as a .capsul-widget file.
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.
Capsul Extensions are standalone pages in the MyCapsul design system, linked from the main dashboard. Each goes deep on one area without cluttering the daily view.