From d6a0b229b5fbb548e666f972b4ceb06d9fde7150 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ido Frizler Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:58:37 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] docs(readme): update install instructions and features, add v1.0.1 release notes --- README.md | 38 +++++++++++++++----------------------- RELEASE_NOTES.md | 36 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 51 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8abf282..3630dd2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -13,40 +13,31 @@ A native desktop GUI for GitHub Copilot, built on the [Copilot SDK](https://gith - A **[GitHub Copilot](https://github.com/features/copilot)** subscription - **[GitHub CLI](https://cli.github.com/)** installed and authenticated — run `gh auth login` if you haven't already -## Install +## Installation -### Windows +Download the latest release from the **[Releases page](https://github.com/CooperAgent/cooper/releases/latest)**: -Download the latest `.exe` from the **[Releases page](https://github.com/CooperAgent/cooper/releases/latest)** and run it. +| Platform | File | Notes | +|----------|------|-------| +| **macOS** (Apple Silicon) | `Cooper--mac-arm64.dmg` | Signed and notarized | +| **Windows** (x64) | `Cooper--win-x64-Setup.exe` | Installer | +| **Windows** (x64) | `Cooper--win-x64-Portable.exe` | No install needed — just run it | -### macOS +
+Build from source Requires **Node.js 22+**. +**macOS:** ```bash -git clone https://github.com/CooperAgent/cooper.git && cd cooper && npm install && npm run dist && open release/Cooper-*-arm64.dmg +git clone https://github.com/CooperAgent/cooper.git && cd cooper && npm install && npm run dist ``` -
-Build from source on Windows - -If you prefer building from source instead of using the installer: - +**Windows:** ```powershell git clone https://github.com/CooperAgent/cooper.git; cd cooper; pwsh -NoProfile -File .\scripts\setup-windows.ps1; npm run dist:win ``` -The setup script installs all Windows-specific prerequisites (Python, VS Build Tools, PowerShell 7+) and npm dependencies automatically. - -
- -
-Using an AI coding agent to install - -Tell your agent: - -> Clone `https://github.com/CooperAgent/cooper.git`, install dependencies, and build an installer for my OS (macOS → `.dmg`, Windows → `.exe`). -
## Features @@ -57,8 +48,9 @@ Tell your agent: - 💻 **Embedded Terminal** — Real PTY per session, one click to attach output to your prompt - 🎤 **Voice Input/Output** — Speech-to-text and text-to-speech - 🔌 **MCP Servers** — Model Context Protocol for extended tool capabilities -- 🎯 **Agent Skills** — Personal and project skills via `SKILL.md` and `.agent.md` files -- 🤖 **Model Selection** — GPT-5.2, Opus-4.6, Sonnet, Haiku, Gemini, and more +- 🎯 **Agent Skills & Subagents** — Personal and project skills via `SKILL.md`, `.agent.md`, and subagent delegation +- 🤖 **Model Selection** — Dynamic model list with favorites — GPT-5.2, Opus-4.6, Sonnet, Haiku, Gemini, and more +- ⚡ **YOLO Mode** — Auto-approve tool calls for uninterrupted agent flow ## Development diff --git a/RELEASE_NOTES.md b/RELEASE_NOTES.md index 2d02cc9..fda3c1c 100644 --- a/RELEASE_NOTES.md +++ b/RELEASE_NOTES.md @@ -5,6 +5,42 @@ All notable changes to Cooper will be documented in this file. The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/), and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html). +## 1.0.1 + +### Added + +- **Downloadable Executables** — Pre-built macOS `.dmg` and Windows `.exe` installers (Setup + Portable) on every release +- **Subagent Visibility** — See active subagents in the environment panel with file preview support +- **YOLO Mode** — Auto-approve all permission requests for uninterrupted agent flow +- **Drag & Drop Sessions** — Reorder tabs by dragging them +- **Favorite Models** — Pin your preferred models for quick switching; dynamic model list fetched from API +- **Copilot Instructions** — `.github/copilot-instructions.md` support with IPC and state management +- **Environment Panel** — View agent files, skills directories, and Copilot instructions from a dedicated panel +- **Zoom Controls** — Persistent window zoom in/out via keyboard shortcuts +- **Copy CWD** — One-click copy of the current working directory with visual feedback +- **Electron Startup Test** — Automated test verifying the app launches without module errors +- **Skills Documentation** — Comprehensive skills index and individual skill docs + +### Changed + +- **Windows Native Title Bar** — Windows builds use native title bar overlay for a platform-native look +- Dynamic model list from API replaces hardcoded model dropdown +- Restructured app folder layout — components moved out of monolithic `App.tsx` +- Sidebar drawer labels updated; top-bar model selector removed in favor of in-session switching +- Terminal toggle moved to a dedicated button +- Removed Microsoft Clarity telemetry +- Removed session keep-alive logic +- Updated instructions discovery to match Copilot CLI SDK conventions + +### Fixed + +- Model switching in new sessions no longer resets to default +- Terminal open state persists correctly when switching tabs +- Agent names display instead of file paths in the environment panel +- Markdown files without frontmatter no longer cause agent parsing errors +- File preview tree view padding alignment +- Tour highlight targeting for agent modes selector + ## 1.0.0 Cooper is a fresh start — a rebrand and ground-up evolution of what was previously Copilot Skins. This release marks the first official version under the new name. From 8dd859e7b2d282f71cadeec6ee58d1f9045336e0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ido Frizler Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:55:11 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] docs(readme): update Cooper demo image URL --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3630dd2..ab7741e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ A native desktop GUI for GitHub Copilot, built on the [Copilot SDK](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-01-14-copilot-sdk-in-technical-preview/). -![Cooper Demo](https://github.com/CooperAgent/cooper/releases/download/assets/Cooper-2.gif) +![Cooper Demo](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/72c9d556-4a47-44c0-951e-568df9a9468e) ## Prerequisites