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Released October 30, 2026
SecurityThis patch addresses CVE-2026-111497, an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Google Brotli decoder.
  • Updated Electron to version 43.8.4, which includes Node 24.22.1 with the Brotli fix.
  • Updated managed environments to require brotlicffi 1.2.1.0 or later.
If you have conda environments that include brotli, Anaconda recommends updating it to version 1.2.1, 1.1.1, or 1.0.10.Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released October 26, 2026
SecurityThis patch addresses the compromised eMudhra CA certificates security incident. Desktop’s trust stores have been updated to exclude the leaked CA certificates.
  • Updated Electron to version 43.8.3, which rejects the compromised certificate chains.
  • Updated managed environments with ca-certificates 2026.10.20 and certifi 2026.10.19.
Your operating system’s certificate store might still trust the compromised certificates. To remediate:
  • macOS: Follow Apple’s instructions to update your system certificates, or apply the /etc/ssl/cert.pem workaround from the incident site.
  • Windows: Ensure automatic root certificate updates are enabled.
  • Linux: Update the ca-certificates package on your system.
Conda environments you created outside of Desktop might contain outdated certifi or ca-certificates packages that still trust the compromised certificates. To update them, activate each environment and run:
For conda-forge installations or more detailed guidance, see the conda security blog post.Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released September 30, 2026
What’s new
  • Added a dialog prompting you to install and launch Kilo Desktop, an agentic AI workspace for coding and data science.
  • The Settings page now includes options to install or launch Kilo Desktop.
  • Removed feedback links from Support menu.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released September 15, 2026
What’s new
  • Added a banner announcing upcoming changes.
Improvements
  • The context window size upper limit for chat sessions has been expanded.
  • Conda applications now launch in your home directory instead of inheriting the application’s install location.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed the long path enablement prompt on Windows not applying correctly.
  • Fixed the CVE column intermittently showing “Business subscription required” for users with valid subscriptions.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released September 3, 2026
What’s new
  • Desktop now automatically configures the main-x channel alongside main for new users with a default .condarc configuration.
  • Model servers now display a copyable ID field in the server details card.
Improvements
  • The Python version selector in the environment import flow now correctly applies selection when creating an environment.
  • Server start failures now display the actual error reason instead of a generic failure message.
  • Server log output now persists across stop and start cycles without requiring you to leave and reopen the server page.
  • Environment freeze and unfreeze changes now appear in the UI automatically without restarting Desktop.
  • Deep-link package installs no longer override your other configured channels, allowing dependencies to resolve from main and other channels as expected.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed model servers crashing on startup when a system prompt is set.
  • Fixed closed chat sessions silently discarding new prompts when starting a new chat immediately after closing one.
  • Fixed MCP agent switches becoming permanently disabled if the MCP module had not finished loading.
  • Fixed deleting a running server not stopping the process or freeing the port.
  • Fixed a startup error caused by corrupt or incomplete server configuration files. Affected servers now appear as unavailable and can be deleted.
  • Fixed Suggested Models getting stuck in a loading state on Windows.
  • Fixed phantom server entries appearing after a model is deleted.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released August 6, 2026
What’s new
  • You can now create and manage multiple named model servers, each with its own model, address, port, and settings.
  • The resource consumption pane now includes a Storage section showing disk usage for the app and downloaded models.
  • When manually creating an environment, the Python version dropdown now includes a Latest option to automatically use the latest compatible Python version.
Improvements
  • Desktop now automatically switches to an available port if the default port is already in use.
  • The Environment dropdown now includes an Install button when choosing an environment to launch an application.
  • The Channels modal now refreshes the channel list each time it opens.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed CVE scanning not loading correctly for users with access to the feature.
  • CVE tooltips are restored on dependency package rows.
  • Numeric chat settings now persist after reopening a chat session.
  • The Python version dropdown no longer appears when creating a Quick Start Environment.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released July 23, 2026
What’s new
  • Added Anaconda Assistant, an AI-powered assistant available directly in Desktop.
  • Multimodal (image-text-to-text) models are now available in the model catalog.
  • The environment list now shows frozen environments as locked and prevents update and rename operations.
  • On Windows, Desktop now prompts you to enable long path support for improved compatibility.
Bug fixes
  • Application installation errors now display readable error messages instead of [object Object].
  • The Uninstall option no longer appears for VS Code and PyCharm in the application menu.
  • Fixed cold-start deep links not navigating correctly.
  • Fixed file and folder picker dialogs appearing behind the main window on Linux.
  • Navigation is no longer blocked while a model download is in progress.
  • Auto-update network failures no longer surface as unhandled errors.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released July 13, 2026
Bug fixes
  • Resolved a conda-lockfiles import error in managed environments.
  • Resolved a launch error in Spyder caused by the conda-lockfiles import error above.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released July 9, 2026
What’s new
  • VS Code and PyCharm can now be detected and launched from the environment details page or Application Catalog.
Improvements
  • Improved environment load time.
  • Removed the embedded vector database service.
Bug fixes
  • The Download button no longer appears on hover for model suggestion tiles.
  • CVE scanning now loads correctly.
  • Duplicate Add Channel dialogs no longer appear on repeated link clicks.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released June 29, 2026
What’s new
  • Added a Submit Feedback button to the Anaconda MCP page header.
  • Added an Open with… button to the environment details page.
  • Jupyter environments now automatically install the required kernel on creation.
Improvements
  • Model download errors are now displayed with additional detail.
  • Improved application startup and dashboard loading times.
  • Added a Terms of Service banner to the MCP page so you can review and re-accept when terms are updated.
  • Updated llama.cpp version for improved model compatibility.
  • Jupyter and Spyder environments are now validated as ready before launching.
Bug fixes
  • Modals now appear above in-app notifications.
  • Modals now close when clicking outside of them.
  • Environment names are now validated to be unique when creating or renaming an environment.
  • Links in chat messages now open in the external browser.
  • Links to specific environment pages now navigate correctly.
  • The default environment is no longer reset on every launch.
  • Pinned metapackages are now preserved when creating a new environment.
  • Settings no longer crash when user profile information is unavailable.
  • The AI model catalog now loads correctly on startup.
  • Deep link navigation to the Channels page now works correctly.
  • Desktop now fully closes all background processes when quitting.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released June 9, 2026
What’s new
  • Enabled Metal GPU acceleration for llama-server on Apple Silicon for improved model performance.
  • Added a Terms of Service consent dialog for Anaconda MCP.
  • Added a CVE scanning column to the Environments table.
  • Added a CVE scanning column to the Packages table.
Bug fixes
  • Standardized how model names are displayed.
  • The search bar now trims leading and trailing whitespace automatically.
  • The login screen no longer shows a black screen when a stored profile is missing.
  • Packages are now deselected automatically after a successful update.
  • Environment rename is now available even when conda is not installed.
  • The model comparison page now shows an accurate empty state message.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released June 2, 2026
What’s new
  • Agent Studio and MCP are now displayed in the left-hand navigation by default.
Improvements
  • Beta feature toggles on the Settings page now include descriptions.
  • You can now sort columns in the AI model catalog table.
  • Agent Studio is now available on Linux ARM64.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed a duplicate environment prefix warning on Windows caused by a path separator mismatch.
  • Fixed package update and remove buttons remaining active after a successful operation.
  • Fixed multiple dialogs appearing when canceling an environment upload.
  • Fixed the chat dialog not closing when selecting a suggested model tile.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released May 13, 2026
What’s new
  • Added Anaconda MCP, a beta feature that connects AI coding assistants to your conda environments for natural language package and environment management.
  • Added Agent Studio, a beta feature for building and running AI agents locally using a visual interface or Anaconda Assistant.
Improvements
  • Updated Support menu items for reporting issues and accessing support resources.
  • Updated llama.cpp for improved model compatibility.
  • Improved the Terms of Service acceptance experience on login.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed an issue on Windows where the full environment path was displayed instead of the environment name in the environment list.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released May 6, 2026
Improvements
  • Improved model benchmark loading for more up-to-date information.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed unexpected error notifications appearing during profile switches or logout.
  • Fixed multiple issues with system information and process monitoring on Windows.
  • Disabled the dependencies column in the environment packages table.
  • Various minor fixes that improve the application’s overall stability.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released April 28, 2026
What’s new
  • Anaconda Desktop is now available to all users as a beta release.
  • Added environment management capabilities to create, configure, and manage conda environments.
  • Added package management to install, update, and remove packages from environments.
  • Added channel management to add, remove, and reorder package channels.
  • Added ability to launch applications like JupyterLab directly from Desktop.
Improvements
  • Improved notification behavior, including better timing and confirmation messages for application actions.
  • Improved model download cancellation flow for more predictable behavior.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed Quick Start section visibility when no environments exist.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released March 25, 2026
What’s new
  • Added support for Jinja templating for llama-server.
Improvements
  • Improved application loading time.
  • Improved model catalog loading time.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released March 23, 2026
Bug fixes
  • Fixed socket hang-up errors occurring during chat session prompts.
  • Fixed quantization selection when opening model details from Catalog list view.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released March 4, 2026
Improvements
  • Enhanced model grid responsiveness for better display across different screen sizes.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed back button navigation from Model Details page to Models page.
  • Fixed chart shrinking issue on the Model Catalog page.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released February 18, 2026
Improvements
  • Package search now prioritizes exact name matches first for more relevant results.
  • Back button now works correctly when navigating from model catalog deep links.
  • Updated file access control checks for download status and license acceptance.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed VectorDB service initialization failures and improved test reliability.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released February 3, 2026
Improvements
  • Improved startup initialization for a faster and more reliable launch.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released January 21, 2026
Improvements
  • Selecting a recent chat item now opens the chat panel directly.
  • Improved error detection and messaging during login for clearer feedback when issues occur.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed an issue where in-application notifications would cover and block the Apply and Clear buttons in various configuration settings panels.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released January 8, 2026
What’s new
  • Added deep linking from external sources to Desktop.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released December 17, 2025
What’s new
  • Added filtering option to hide restricted models from the catalog.
Improvements
  • Enhanced error handling and cleanup in chat session API and UI components.
  • Improved context token handling for more efficient chat operations.
  • Enhanced chat message overflow handling for better display of long messages.
  • Improved chart theme reactivity in catalog view.
  • User avatars now display email initials as a fallback when no name initials are available.
  • Sign-in policy error messages are now properly displayed.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed an issue where file selection was not cleared when a model was unselected or changed on the server page.
  • Fixed a bug that caused dark mode toggle text to overlap in the user drawer dropdown.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.
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Released November 20, 2025
Initial limited early access launch: Anaconda Desktop is now available to early access participants.Key features
  • Local Model Management - Download and manage AI models from Anaconda’s curated catalog directly on your computer.
  • Interactive Chat Interface - Chat with downloaded models using customizable parameters to evaluate performance.
  • Built-in API Server - Test and integrate models into your applications using the llama.cpp-compatible API server.
  • Model Catalog - Browse and compare models using tile and chart views with performance benchmarks.
  • Desktop API - Programmatically manage models, control servers, and integrate Desktop’s capabilities into your applications.
  • Enterprise Controls - Organization administrators can manage model access and permissions for their teams.
Known issues
  • AI model output can never be assumed to be 100% accurate. Always check the information provided by models.