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Usage-based billing, auto-approve mode, window persistence, Pipedream, performance and stability
Polish, Stability, and Billing
Usage-Based Billing in Zenflow
Zenflow now supports usage-based billing end-to-end — onboarding skips sign-in when already authenticated, with a robust UBB API key fallback.Claude Code Auto-Approve Mode
Run Claude Code without pausing on every action — hands-free agent execution on trusted workflows.Cross-Model Workflows Refresh
The cross-model pipeline is now called Multi-model, with a new icon and an upgraded review panel for clearer multi-model results.Window State Persistence
Zenflow Desktop now remembers window size and position across restarts. Keyboard shortcuts to close and re-open tabs added.Engineering Manager Dashboard Automation
A new Engineering Manager Dashboard automation template ships out of the box.Pipedream Integration
Connect to hundreds of third-party services through the new Pipedream integration.Productivity Tweaks
- Plain-text paste (
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+V) in the prompt editor - Reveal in Folder action in the file editor
- Operation ID display for ZenCLI
- File links in agent responses are now clickable
- Slack skill: thread read, channel read, message shortcut context, message send
Performance and Reliability
- Eliminated message-sending delay so chat feels instant
- Fixed a crash on large command output
- Updates apply reliably — fallback when the installer silently fails
- CLI messages like “usage limit reached” now surface in the UI instead of being hidden
- Retry with the agent on Git hook commit errors
- No more duplicate chats when sending messages quickly
Zenflow 2.0, cross-model workflows, integrations overhaul, automations, rich text editing
Zenflow 2.0
Code and Work Task Types
A new dual-mode task system — Code tasks for development workflows with full git integration, and Work tasks for research, writing, and non-code productivity. Redesigned task creation with inline rename, keyboard shortcuts, and improved layout.Automations
Automations (formerly Flows) got a major upgrade — in-task automations tab, automation templates, scheduled execution with improved reliability, confirmation cards with auto-run support, and real-time UI updates.Cross-Model Workflows
Chain different AI models together in a single task — use one model for planning and another for implementation, or get diverse perspectives on the same problem.Integrations Overhaul
Native integrations with Slack, Discord, HubSpot, Google Drive, Gmail, Jira, Linear, Notion, Amplitude, Miro, and Pipedream. Skill discovery via/ command. Integration request feedback form.Messenger Assistant
Interact with Zenflow from Slack and Discord — unified assistant thread, configurable bot names, and message shortcut context for quick task creation.Rich Text Editing
Full rich text editing in task descriptions and chat — bold, links, lists, and proper markdown formatting.Claude Code Improvements
Claude Opus 4.7 support, auto permission mode, configurable reasoning effort, and Codex support.Image Generation
Agents can generate images and see results rendered directly in the Zenflow UI.Clone from GitHub
Start new projects by cloning directly from GitHub in the project creation dialog.Improvements
- File link parsing in agent responses — clickable links to files
- Browser console messages available as a debugging tool
- Onboarding redesign with animated chip panel
- Active terminal count badge and tab count badges
- Correct PR status (Merged/Closed) in Git panel
Bug Fixes
- Fixed crash when viewing tasks with many changes
- Fixed chat input not restored on page reload
- Fixed messages starting with
/not being sent - Fixed browser screenshots not showing in chat
- Fixed text after pasted link being absorbed into the link
- Fixed Jira and Linear import issues
- Fixed panel resize and browser state preservation
Built-in browser, task flows, redesigned layout, saved prompts, Mermaid diagrams
Built-in Browser
Preview web apps, reference UI elements, and iterate on them directly with the agent. Browser MCP tools for automation. Viewport presets for Responsive, Mobile, Tablet, Desktop, and Wide.Task Flows
Autonomous goal-driven agents that keep working toward a goal on a schedule — shepherd a PR through review, watch CI and fix failures, keep a branch rebased.Redesigned App Layout
New three-panel architecture — side-by-side chat and content panels with a collapsible tools panel for Steps, Changes, and Files. Improved diff viewer and file attachments with drag & drop.Saved Prompts
Create reusable prompt shortcuts and insert them anywhere by typing/.Document Preview
Preview PDF, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, and PPTX files directly in a tab. HTML files open in the built-in browser.Mermaid Diagrams
Agents can generate and render Mermaid diagrams directly in chat — architecture, flow, and sequence diagrams.AI-Managed Commits
Hand control of commits to the agent — it commits when it makes sense, not after every turn.Draft Pull Requests
Create draft PRs directly from the GitHub dialog.Additional Features
- Agents can pause and ask you questions mid-task
- Spotlight file search with fuzzy-ranked search and file tree explorer
- Integration discovery — agents detect missing integrations and prompt inline
Improvements
- “Keep awake” setting to prevent system sleep during tasks
- Review agent includes code diff in prompt
- Agents can attach open files as context
- ZenCLI “Confirm shell commands” toggle
- Desktop notifications when review agent finishes
- Inline quote-to-input for agent messages
- Spell checker in chat and task descriptions
- GPT 5.4 support for Codex
- Launch on startup option (macOS and Windows)
Bug Fixes
- Fixed orphan processes causing high CPU/memory usage
- Fixed white screen and high CPU usage
- Fixed slow task loading from redundant git fetches
- Fixed markdown paste losing formatting
- Fixed authentication issues related to session refresh
- Fixed pushing changes to
.github/workflows/files - Fixed mermaid diagrams in dark mode
- Fixed agent re-running completed verification steps
- Fixed tool approval failing in Claude Code
Scheduled automations, task intake, built-in MCP server, Darcula theme, context window indicator
Scheduled Automations
Daily and weekly scheduled automations for recurring workflows like Jira bug triage or codebase maintenance.Task Intake: GitHub, Jira, and Linear
Browse and import issues directly from GitHub, Jira, or Linear. Search across all connected trackers with combined results sorted by most recently updated.Built-in MCP Server
AI agents can manage tasks and projects via MCP tools — Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, and Zencoder CLI all supported. Extended with Automation MCPs.Context Window Indicator
Visual indicator showing context usage after the last agent message. Works with both Claude Code and Codex executors.Darcula Theme
Full dark theme with improved syntax highlighting and softer colors.In-App Changelog
Changelogs appear directly inside Zenflow with a new-version indicator on the version number.Mini-Game While Waiting
Play a mini-game while waiting for the agent to finish.Improvements
- Claude Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6 added as new model options
- GPT 5.3 Codex set as default for Codex executor
- Auto workflow is now the default task type
- Editable branch names, execution mode for tasks
- Setup scripts run only once, “Skip” button during verification
- All Projects UX overhaul — collapsible folders, pin projects, drag-to-reorder
- Formatted text paste auto-converts to markdown
- Improved file search with smarter ranking
- Faster Codex with WebSocket transport
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Codex hanging on “Generating” and “Always ask” mode
- Fixed auto-start running multiple steps in parallel
- Fixed rollback/reset blocked by non-agent processes
- Fixed chats failing when Windows username contains spaces
- Fixed GitHub integration polling stuck with Brave browser
- Fixed Darcula theme syntax highlighting
- Fixed review button visibility issues
- Fixed failed commits due to locked git file