> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anaconda.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Release notes

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.25.1" description="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.

  * Fixed model servers crashing on startup when a system prompt is set.

  * New chat sessions no longer silently discard prompts when started immediately after closing a previous one.

  * MCP agent switches no longer become permanently disabled if the MCP module hasn't finished loading.

  * Deleting a running server now properly stops the process and frees the port.

  * Fixed a startup error caused by corrupt or incomplete server configuration files. Affected servers now appear as unavailable and can be deleted.

  * Suggested Models no longer get stuck in a loading state on Windows.

  * Phantom server entries no longer appear 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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.24.1" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.23.2" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.22.1" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.22.0" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.21.2" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.19.0" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.18.1" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.17.1" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.15.0" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.14.3" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.9.0" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.8.0" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.7.0" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.6.1" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.5.0" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.4.0" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.3.0" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.2.0" description="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.*
</Update>

<Update label="Anaconda Desktop 0.1.0" description="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.*
</Update>