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Vowen 0.1.5 Release notes

Released: December 15, 2025

🎉 Major Features

Command Mode

  • New Command Mode Tab: Added a dedicated command mode interface with tools and utilities (previously called “Write with AI”)

  • Voice Command Settings: Added ability to open settings using voice commands

  • Content Updates: Added comprehensive content and documentation for command mode

  • Error Handling: Added stack trace debugging when command mode fails

  • Analytics: Added analytics for command mode metadata and tool type usage

File Conversion Tools

  • Audio Converter: Convert between various audio formats

  • Video Converter: Convert video files to different formats

  • Video to Audio: Convert video files to audio formats

  • Image Converter: Added support for multiple image formats

  • Multi-Format Converter: Universal converter supporting multiple file types

  • PDF Merger: Added ability to merge multiple PDF files

  • XML Support: Added support for XML file format

Windows Support

  • VAD for Windows: Enabled Voice Activity Detection on Windows

  • System Audio Muting: Added system audio muting capability for Windows

✨ Features & Improvements

Recording & Transcription

  • No Time Limit: Removed 5-minute recording limit in hands-free mode

  • Scrolling Fix: Fixed scrolling issue in transcribe view

  • Error Modals: Added error modals for better error communication in recording app

Memory & Files

  • File Upload: Added upload file button in memory section

  • Memory Organization: Moved memory section above meeting notes for better accessibility

  • File Indexing Analytics: Added analytics for file indexing metadata

UI/UX

  • What's New Modal: Added "What's New?" section that shows when app is updated

  • Modal Consistency: Made What's New modal consistent with command mode design

  • Media Conversion Cards: Combined and streamlined media conversion cards

  • Modal Behavior: Clicking outside modal region now closes the modal

  • Permission Button: Centered the grant screen recording permission button

Settings & Configuration

  • Command Mode Settings: Updated settings panel with command mode options

  • Database Location: Use userData directory for vowen.db

  • AI Models: Fixed AI model configurations for Claude

🔧 Technical Improvements

  • Write with AI Mode: Switched to JSON response format for better data handling

  • Local Utility Tools: Added handler for local utility tool calls

  • Basic Utility Calls: Implemented basic utility tool call infrastructure

  • Keyspy Monitoring: Periodically check if keyspy is running and restart if needed

📝 Content & Documentation

  • Privacy Policy: Updated privacy policy content

  • Privacy Content: General privacy content updates

  • Onboarding Changes:

    • Removed screen recording from onboarding screen (now optional)

    • Made screen recording permission optional in onboarding step

    • Removed email validation in onboarding

    • Updated permission styles

Upgrading from 0.1.4

The app will automatically notify you of the update. Click "Download Update" to upgrade.

📱 Download

Visit https://vowen.ai/ to download Vowen 0.1.5 for your platform.

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