June 10, 2025

The Guide Update Log

Major improvements and new features added to Guide

Screenshot of the Guide app

Below is a version-by-version log of recent updates, newest first, oldest last.

Last updated November 2025.

2.3 Series – Performance & Reliability

2.3.1

  • Performance improvements for faster response times
  • Infrastructure enhancements for improved reliability

2.2 Series – Intelligence & Sustainability

2.2.1

  • Upgraded to Claude 4.5 AI model for 45% better performance on Windows
  • More successful keyboard and mouse commands
  • Smarter reasoning and better error correction
  • Reliability improvements for Windows users

2.2.0

  • New sustainable pricing plans (Guide Standard & Guide Plus)
  • Assist limit tracking and usage indicator
  • Security and stability enhancements

2.1 Series – Speed, Safety, UX

2.1.5

  • Keyboard shortcuts tab now supports background commands with the Ctrl + Alt + [letter] pattern
  • Add your own prompt per shortcut and choose whether Guide refocuses when it finishes
  • New built-in background shortcut Ctrl + Alt + A that captures a screenshot and describes it without leaving your active app

2.1.1

  • Snappier, more concise screenshot descriptions
  • Extra guard-rails against destructive actions
  • Reliability improvements

2.1.0

  • “Clear Chat” button
  • Smaller binary (-20 % size)
  • Faster updater
  • Quieter status chatter
  • Smoother signup flow

Earlier 2.0 Releases

2.0.3

  • ALT + 1 / ALT + 9 jump to first/last chat message
  • Session-timeout logic corrected

2.0.0

  • Additional contrast fixes
  • Streamlined login flow
  • New safety banner reminding users to avoid sensitive tasks

1.1 Series – Polish & Contrast

1.1.4

  • Toggle for “re-maximize after command”
  • Low-contrast UI elements fixed
  • Fewer login hiccups

1.1.1

  • Continued reliability and security hardening

1.0 Series – Public Launch & Security

1.0.7

  • Persistent sessions—no more logging in every launch
  • Additional reliability patches

1.0.5

  • Mandatory email-code login added for better security

1.0.1

  • First release

0.2 Series – Smarter Actions

0.2.5

  • Click engine rewritten—far fewer “trying a different method” fall-backs before successfully clicking

0.1 Series – Foundation

0.1.7

  • Less-verbose replies
  • Optional NVDA voice passthrough
  • General stability fixes

0.1.6

  • Chat pane in normal tab order
  • Arrow-key and CTRL + TAB tab navigation
  • Placeholder message while screenshots process

0.1.5

  • New low-latency voice “Michelle” and faster dropdown
  • Chat history made focusable in browse mode

0.1.4

  • Auto-update engine (last manual installer)
  • Voice picker with instant samples
  • Startup speed optimizations

0.1.2

  • Guide key now refocuses reliably
  • Added CTRL + ALT + S panic stop
  • First pass at smooth scrolling on web/PDF

What’s Next

Auto-updates now roll out quietly in the background, so you’re always one restart away from the latest improvements. Keep the feedback coming, and check Settings → “Check for updates” any time you’re curious.