Changelog

A summary of changes and updates to ryOS, organized by month.

March 2026

• Add Calendar app with iCal support, Dashboard widget overlay, and AI integration; redesign Dashboard with widget strip, Stocks, Dictionary, Translator, and smarter placement.

• Add CandyBar app to browse and apply dock icon packs; align dock customization with shared app UI patterns.
• Add AirDrop-style Finder sharing with discovery, send/receive, and Downloads folder; multi-select on Desktop and Finder (marquee, modifier, range); universal undo/redo for Finder, Paint, and TextEdit.
• Refactor cloud sync around logical domains (/api/sync/domains, per-domain GET/PUT, attachment prepare): incremental settings and files-metadata uploads, coalesced uploads, domain triggers on app launch, deletion markers for songs, custom wallpapers on the files domain, and safer remote apply / merge (incl. iPod translation and wallpaper ordering).
• Persist Auto Sync server-side (default on) with incremental Redis settings upload and force-full on manual upload; localized Sync tab statuses.
• Add webFetch server-side tool for Ryo chat (URL → HTML-to-text extraction, hardening, unit tests).
• Enhance Contacts (vCard import, cloud sync); Telegram linking, DMs, voice notes, song library tool, Gemini web search, heartbeats; migrate auth to httpOnly cookies with force upload/download sync controls.
• Improve real-time stack and presence (heartbeat when Chats open with auth); fix launch crashes from partial cloud-sync persist and invalid theme.
• Unify theme system on semantic tokens and CSS variables; extract shared UI (ToolbarButton, SearchInput, EmptyState, SelectableListItem); z-index scale and prefers-reduced-motion; Finder brushed metal and Spotlight-style selection.

February 2026

• Implement Winamp integration with Webamp, including frameless mode, skins, YouTube seeking, and iPod library loading.

• Introduce a two-tier memory system with daily notes and long-term memories, enhancing AI proactive greetings and user experience.
• Enhance the AmbientBackground component with audio-reactive features and new liquid and warp display modes for iPod and Karaoke.
• Implement display mode selection in KaraokeAppComponent and update display modes in iPod and Karaoke components.
• Add app and desktop error boundaries for improved stability and user experience.
• Implement app switcher functionality with keyboard shortcuts.

January 2026

• Introduce Listen Together feature for shared listening experiences in iPod and Karaoke, including session management, invite dialogs, and reaction overlays.

• Implement Infinite Mac application with scaling options, screenshot functionality, dynamic title, and improved window management.
• Add Stickies application with draggable notes, color localization, and mobile touch support.
• Enhance chat functionality with image upload support, improved styling, and AI-powered memory extraction.
• Refactor API endpoints to Node.js runtime with consolidated middleware and unified authentication.
• Migrate to AI SDK 6.0 and implement structured output for song title parsing.

December 2025

• Implement CoverFlow feature with interactive CD animation and play/pause functionality.

• Introduce karaoke app with full-screen iPod player and lyrics synchronization features.
• Add Japanese furigana and Chinese soramimi pronunciation options for lyrics display.
• Enhance song metadata handling with KuGou integration and Redis caching.
• Implement i18n support with language selection feature across the application.
• Add Admin application with restricted access for managing users and songs.
• Implement Expose/Mission Control mode for enhanced window management and add screen saver functionality.

November 2025

• Implement a new App Store with AI-powered applet generation, sharing, and management features.

• Integrate Google Gemini as the primary AI model for applet generation, with fallback to OpenAI.
• Enhance prefetching and caching mechanisms for improved performance and offline support, including service worker updates and version handling.
• Introduce iPod video playback, translation, and fullscreen controls, including new video entries.
• Implement PWA (Progressive Web App) support with a service worker for faster loading and offline capabilities.
• Add new tools and refactor existing ones for AI chat functionality, including file system access and applet management.
• Improve desktop and Finder app shortcut management, including theme-conditional visibility and trash functionality.

October 2025

• Implement enhanced applet viewer with new sharing, import/export, and content handling features.

• Introduce applet saving functionality and HTML generation for ryOS Applets.
• Refactor applet design guidelines for enhanced clarity and responsiveness.
• Upgrade Zod library from v3 to v4.

September 2025

• Add lyrics translation persistence and force refresh functionality.

• Switch title parsing from OpenAI to Google Gemini and use a messages array for AI prompts.
• Enhance AI chat integration with automatic message handling and improved logging.
• Update default AI model to Claude 4.5 and later GPT-5.
• Improve TextEdit functionality with a fallback mechanism for instance management.

August 2025

• Updated the default AI model to GPT-4.1.

• Implemented a macOS-style Dock with app icons, interactions, and dynamic animations.
• Enhanced chat room functionality with improved presence tracking, profanity filtering, and collapsible sections.
• Refactored TextEditAppComponent with new editor context, hooks, toolbar features, and improved dialog handling.
• Improved Finder UI with responsive layout, consistent icon styling, and remembered view types.
• Enhanced authentication with Redis-based rate limiting and multi-token support.

July 2025

• Added an emoji aquarium feature to chat messages.

• Implemented server-side Ryo reply generation and updated chat handling.
• Enhanced the iPod app with fullscreen lyrics controls, improved UI, and added NewJeans videos.
• Improved theme support across the application, including macOS, Windows 98, and Windows XP themes, with updated styling and layout adjustments for various components.
• Integrated link previews into chats with custom handling for YouTube and web links.
• Refactored app and instance management for improved performance and consistency.

June 2025

• Implement multi-token authentication with improved validation and user mapping.

• Enhance chat rooms with private room support, user presence tracking, and improved room management.
• Refactor chat API for improved system message handling, caching, and Pusher event broadcasting.
• Improve chat user experience with enhanced error handling, updated dialogs, and better layout consistency.
• Implement password management features in the chat application.
• Add right-click context menus to Desktop and Finder with data-driven menu items.

May 2025

• Implement multi-instance support for apps like Finder and Terminal, enhancing app management and window ordering.

• Enhance chat functionality with AI-generated HTML support, improved message handling, and new tool integrations for iPod and TextEdit control.
• Improve iPod app with full-screen lyrics display, track navigation via swipe gestures, and enhanced library management including import/export functionality.
• Refactor core components to utilize Zustand for state management, removing local storage dependencies and improving performance across the application.
• Enhance text editing capabilities with markdown conversion, search/replace functionality, and improved file handling.
• Implement new chat features including user mentions, online status, message deletion, and improved room management.

April 2025

• Implement the Time Machine feature in the Internet Explorer app, allowing users to navigate through past and future web designs with enhanced animations, layouts, and mobile responsiveness.

• Enhance the Internet Explorer app with AI-powered content generation, caching, and improved navigation, including support for shared URLs and Wayback Machine integration.
• Improve the Internet Explorer app's user experience with terminal sounds, a debug mode, a foreground overlay, and dynamic title management.
• Refactor the Internet Explorer app's state management using Zustand for improved performance and maintainability.
• Update the AI model to gpt-4.1 and enhance AI generation prompts for improved content creation.

March 2025

• Add a new Synth app with preset management, 3D waveform visualization, and mobile responsiveness.

• Implement HTML preview feature in TerminalAppComponent with streaming support, save to disk, and copy to clipboard functionality.
• Enhance chat functionality with username management, message polling, profanity filtering, and real-time updates via Pusher.
• Improve iPod app with video playback, dynamic menu items, responsive scaling, and theme management.
• Add Photo Booth app with camera selection, filter support, file system integration, and enhanced iOS compatibility.
• Refactor chat components and API for improved performance, error handling, and code clarity, including model selection and response formatting.

February 2025

• Add Paint app with MacPaint-inspired UI, pattern-based drawing, selection tools, undo/redo, clipboard operations, and touch support.

• Add Videos app with React Player, retro CD player UI, animated digit display, and fullscreen playback.
• Add PC Emulator (Virtual PC) with classic games and DOSBox integration.
• Migrate file system to IndexedDB with dedicated image storage for improved persistence and capacity.
• Enhance TextEdit with document editing commands, markdown support, and file drag-and-drop.
• Implement backup and restore functionality in Control Panels.

January 2025

• Launch ryOS with Soundboard app featuring audio recording, waveform visualization, and board management.

• Add Internet Explorer app with Wayback Machine integration, favorites, and history navigation.
• Add Chats app with AI assistant (Ryo), persistent message storage, and animated typing display.
• Add TextEdit with Tiptap rich text editor, slash commands, and typography formatting.
• Implement desktop environment with window management, drag/resize, minimize, and sound effects.
• Add Minesweeper, Finder, and Control Panels apps with multi-app architecture and desktop icons.