Changelog
Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.
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New Features
Global Shortcuts
- Ability to start/stop Pomodoro Timer
- Trigger Short/Long Break
- Start/Stop web blocker
Local shortcuts:
View Navigation
- ⌘ + 1. Stats
- ⌘ + 2. Activity Report
- ⌘ + 3. Unassigned
- ⌘ + 4. Distraction
Date Navigation
- ⌥ + 1. Today
- ⌥ + 2. This Week
- ⌥ + 3. This Month
- ⌥ + 4. This Year
- ⌘ + ⌥ + ←. Previous Period
- ⌘ + ⌥ + →. Next Period
Project Management
- ⌘ + N. New Project
- ⌘ + ⌥ + N. New Subproject
- ⌘ + R. Manage Rules (selected project)
New Features
- Configurable Backup Retention- Control how many backups to keep and set a total size limit to prevent excessive disk usage. Choose your own limits for both backup count (1-100) and total storage size (50-5000 MB).
- Custom Backup Location- Choose where to store your database backups, protecting them from app cleaners by selecting a safe location like Documents or an external drive.
Improvements
- DodoPayments Integration- Added support for DodoPayments as an alternative payment provider for more flexible licensing options.
- Enhanced Browser Tracking- Improved reliability of browser URL extraction with better AppleScript timeout handling for more accurate activity tracking.
- Smarter Web Blocker Suggestions- Improved intelligence and usability of web blocker suggestion prompts for better distraction management.
- Better App Performance- Enhanced overall app responsiveness and stability for a smoother experience.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Window Management- Resolved issues with main report window behavior for more reliable window display and positioning.
fixed
Version 1.0.57 (62)
Bug Fixes
- Reduced CPU Usage- Reverted menu bar daily total feature that was causing excessive CPU usage. This feature will return in a future update with better performance.
New Features
- Day-of-Week Export Filtering- Export your activity data filtered by specific days of the week for more flexible reporting.
Improvements
- Smarter Pomodoro Timer- Pomodoro timer now detects idle time and pauses automatically, ensuring breaks only count when you're actually away.
- Auto-Reveal Exports- Exported files now automatically reveal in Finder, making it easier to find and share your reports.
- Enhanced Project Colors- Improved color picker interface for project customization with better color selection.
- Better Settings Navigation- Settings window now prevents duplicates and ensures correct tab navigation for a smoother experience.
Bug Fixes
- Accurate Hourly Stats- Fixed statistics displaying incorrect data for activities that cross hour boundaries, ensuring precise time tracking.
New Features
- Menu Bar Daily Total- Display today's tracked time next to the Chronoid menu bar icon, with a quick toggle in Settings > General.
- Smart Web Blocker Suggestions- Chronoid now surfaces recently distracting websites as suggestions you can block in one click.
- Blocked Sites Manager- Manage blocked domains directly from the Web Blocker settings, with quick access from the menu bar and the blocked-page link.
- Quick Project Creation- Right-click empty space in the sidebar to add a new project without leaving your current view.
Improvements
- Clearer Reports- Report tables now separate each row with subtle dividers for faster scanning.
- Pinned Sidebar Header- The sidebar's top section stays visible while you scroll, keeping important filters within reach.
- Smoother AI Suggestions- Reviewing AI suggestions is more responsive with streamlined animations and multi-select accept/reject controls.
Bug Fixes
- Instant Web Blocking- Newly added domains are blocked immediately without restarting Chronoid.
- Menu Bar Icon Sizing- Menu bar icon renders at the intended size across different displays.
- Stability in Date Navigation- Fixed a freeze that could appear when clicking the date navigator.
- Polished Blocker Suggestions- Cleaned up styling in the web blocker suggestion list for better readability.
New Features
- Scheduled Auto Tracking- Chronoid can now pause itself outside of the hours and weekdays you pick. Configure your schedule in Settings > Tracking and we'll resume automatically, with the menu bar showing when tracking wakes up next.
Improvements
- Smarter AI Model Picker- Browse live model catalogs fetched directly from providers like Mistral, Together, Cohere, OpenAI, or your custom endpoint. Favorite go-to models, search by name, and quickly jump into provider settings from chat.
- Guided Provider Setup- Provider settings now bundle per-service toggles, inline setup tips, optional base URLs, and real-time connection checks so it's easier to get any model online.
- Faster Trial Verification- Trial status checks now run in the background, keeping the reports view snappy while still protecting your free trial window.
Bug Fixes
- Steady License Activation- Entering a valid license key no longer closes the window, letting you stay in the flow.
New Features
- Theme Controls- Choose between auto, light, or dark modes in Settings > General so Chronoid matches your workspace.
Improvements
- Instant Rule Editing- Double-click projects or distraction categories in the sidebar to jump straight into rule configuration.
- Sidebar Quick Actions- The sidebar footer now surfaces license status with one-click access to activation and settings.
- Clearer Project Icons- Parent projects display folder icons, making nested structures easier to scan at a glance.
- Reliable License Sync- Licensing refreshes in the background and clears invalid keys to keep activations up to date automatically.
- Smoother License Activation- Upgrade prompts close immediately after you enter a valid license key, keeping momentum.
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improved
Version 1.0.52 (57)
Improvements
- Inline License Activation- Added license activation controls to the upgrade prompt so existing customers can unlock Chronoid without leaving the flow
fixed
Version 1.0.51 (56)
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Multi-Selection Assignment- Assigning a project from the Applications or Domains reports now applies to every selected window title instead of only the first item.
improved
Version 1.0.50 (55)
Improvements
- Improved Zen Browser Redirection- Refined the Zen browser redirect flow so visits land on the intended productivity page every time
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