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v2.3.0
Latest
February 10, 2026
Parakeet V3 Transcription Model
New high-accuracy English transcription model with improved performance and memory optimizations.
New Features
- Parakeet V3 model - fast and accurate English transcription
- Model management - download, delete, and track download progress
- WebView2 memory usage optimizations for better performance
v2.2.0
February 5, 2026
Audio Engine Fixes
Critical fixes to the transcription pipeline and memory management.
Improvements
- WebView RAM usage reduced with proper cleanup and optimizations on window close
Bug Fixes
- "Transcription already in progress" error on first recording - Stream warm-up now properly initializes audio subsystem
v2.1.0
February 5, 2026
Reliability Improvements
Improved transcription reliability and model download handling.
Improvements
- Whisper model download now uses async retry logic for more reliable large model downloads
Bug Fixes
- Audio transcription pipeline bugs - corrected high-pass filter for better audio quality
- Download URLs updated and broken links removed
v2.0.0
February 3, 2026
Vibe Write 2.0 - Complete Rewrite
Major architectural overhaul delivering enhanced performance, reliability, and user experience.
New Features
- Complete rewrite using modern web technologies
- Enhanced speech recognition accuracy with improved audio processing
- New audio settings panel with fine-grained controls
- Improved transcription speed and responsiveness
- Better error handling and user feedback
- Modernized UI/UX with smoother interactions
Improvements
- Faster application startup and shutdown
- Reduced memory footprint
- Improved stability and crash recovery
- Better handling of edge cases in audio input
v1.6.0
January 3, 2026
Persistent Server & Scribe Integration
Introduced ElevenLabs Scribe integration, a persistent local Whisper server for faster transcription, and a new settings management system.
New Features
- ElevenLabs Scribe v1 support as a new transcription provider
- Persistent Local Whisper Server for faster subsequent transcriptions
- One-shot transcription fallback mechanism
- New Settings Management System for improved reliability
- Background System Checks with caching to improve startup performance
Improvements
- Provider Selection UI updated from radio buttons to a dropdown menu
- Refactored transcription architecture for better performance
Bug Fixes
- Added detailed diagnostic logging for Whisper model installation
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