This week’s SmythOS release brings a smoother, more consistent workspace experience. You can now expand editors for better visibility, enjoy cleaner layouts across pages, and rely on smarter default models for improved performance. Along with these enhancements, several important fixes make your workflows faster, clearer, and more stable.
New Features
Add Expandable Option to Editors
You can now expand both text and code editors to give yourself more space while editing. This update lets you work comfortably with complex prompts or longer code blocks without feeling constrained by the default view.
How this helps you
- Read and edit longer text or code more easily.
- Focus on your work without constant scrolling.
- Adjust your workspace for a cleaner, distraction-free view.
Improvements
Update Default Claude Agent to Haiku 4.5
Your default Anthropic Claude model has been upgraded from version 3.7 to Claude Haiku 4.5.
How this helps you
- Prevent service disruption from model deprecation.
- Access the latest features and improved performance.
- Ensure stable and consistent AI behavior in your agents.
Refined Subdomain Page Modal Width and Layout
The Subdomain Page modal now appears narrower with a repositioned “Next” button at the bottom for better navigation flow.
How this helps you
- Navigate more naturally through setup steps.
- Read and interact with modal content more easily.
Updated Template Page to 4-Column Card Grid
The Template Page layout now uses a 4-column card grid for better alignment with the Agent Dashboard.
How this helps you
- Browse and compare templates more easily.
- Enjoy a more consistent and organized visual layout.
Inspect Bar Default State Consistency
The Inspect bar in SmythOS Studio now stays closed by default and only opens when you trigger it manually. Its open and close state also persists between sessions and agent switches.
How this helps you
- Keep your workspace cleaner and more predictable.
- Control when debugging tools appear.
- Maintain consistency across different projects.
Remove Floating Border from Sidebar
The disconnected floating border for expanding and collapsing the left sidebar has been removed. You can now manage sidebar behavior with a single control button for simplicity.
How this helps you
- Enjoy a more polished, streamlined interface.
- Avoid redundant or confusing sidebar controls.
Standardized Placeholder Text in OAuth OIDC Agent Settings
Placeholder text in OAuth OIDC settings has been updated for consistency with the rest of SmythOS.
How this helps you
- Experience a cleaner and more unified design.
- Reduce confusion when configuring authentication.
Important Bug Fixes
Agent Weaver Stops When Browser Tab Not Active
Fixed an issue where Agent Weaver paused execution when you switched to another browser tab or window.
How this helps you
- Keep your builds running in the background.
- Multitask without interrupting processing.
Reasoning Effort Setting Not Persisting for GPT-5 Models
The Reasoning Effort dropdown for GPT-5 models now correctly saves and persists after refresh.
How this helps you
- Retain your preferred reasoning settings.
- Avoid repeatedly reselecting options.
Team Management Role Creation TypeError
Resolved a TypeError that caused role creation in Team Management to fail.
How this helps you
- Create new team roles without interruption.
- Manage team permissions smoothly.
Conflicting Toast Notifications on Logo Upload
You’ll now see only one accurate notification after uploading your company logo in Space Settings.
How this helps you
- Get clear, accurate feedback on uploads.
- Eliminate confusion about upload success or failure.
File Upload Fails with Spaces in Filename
Uploading files that include spaces in their names now works as expected.
How this helps you
- Upload files without renaming them.
- Save time and avoid workflow disruptions.
Tooltip Displays When Component Name Is Fully Visible
Tooltips now only appear when component names are truncated, not when fully visible.
How this helps you
- Reduce unnecessary UI clutter.
- Keep your workspace cleaner and more readable.
Input Validation Allows Invalid Names and Message Disappears
Validation messages for invalid component names now stay visible until the issue is resolved, and invalid names can no longer be saved.
How this helps you
- Get consistent, reliable validation feedback.
- Keep your workspace data clean and accurate.
Behavior Field Expand Modal Inconsistency
The expand modal for the Behavior field now matches the size and animation used in other modals.
How this helps you
- Experience consistent behavior across UI elements.
- Enjoy a smoother and more predictable workflow.
Code Editor Does Not Recognize SmythOS Template Syntax
The code editor now correctly recognizes SmythOS template syntax like {{ }} without flagging it as an error.
How this helps you
- Write and edit templates without false error highlights.
- Focus fully on building logic and workflows.
Feedback Modal Validation Issue
The Feedback modal now properly validates emoji ratings and shows an error if you try to submit without one.
How this helps you
- Understand submission requirements immediately.
- Avoid confusion when sending feedback.
OAuth Status Button Not Updating in Real Time
The OAuth status button now updates instantly after authentication instead of requiring you to close and reopen the sidebar.
How this helps you
- Confirm connection success right away.
- Reduce repetitive authentication attempts.
Unexpected Horizontal Scroll Bars in API Call Modals
Removed unnecessary horizontal scroll bars from API Call modals when content fits within boundaries.
How this helps you
- View cleaner, distraction-free modals.
- Focus better on important fields.
Form Preview Sidebar Title Truncation
Fixed an issue where long sidebar titles overflowed instead of truncating.
How this helps you
- Maintain neat, readable layouts.
- Improve overall interface polish.
Space Settings UI Layout Fixes
Updated padding on the Company Branding card and ensured “Change Logo” text stays on one line.
How this helps you
- Enjoy a cleaner, more professional interface.
- Navigate settings without visual clutter.
Progressive Chat Performance Degradation in Long Conversations
Fixed chat slowdowns and lag in long conversation sessions.
How this helps you
- Chat smoothly even in extended discussions.
- Experience faster streaming and response times.
Agent Builder Modal Requires Double-Click to Close Lock Notification
You now only need one click to close the lock notification modal when working in shared agent sessions.
How this helps you
- Save time when collaborating.
- Avoid confusion from extra clicks.
Agent Skill Output Sorting Not Persisted
Agent skill output sorting preferences now save correctly and persist after page reloads.
How this helps you
- Keep your preferred sorting order.
- Maintain efficiency between sessions.
Try These Updates
- Expand a text or code editor to enjoy a more flexible workspace.
- Test the updated Claude Haiku 4.5 model for faster, smarter AI responses.
- Browse the Template Page to see the new 4-column layout in action.
- Upload files with spaces or test OAuth settings to experience smoother feedback.
- Run a long chat session and feel the improved streaming performance.
Learn more about these updates in the SmythOS documentation.