v0.8.5 open-design-v0.22.1
abhinavxd/libredeskSep 5, 2026 → Sep 9, 20264 days between releases
What's New
Introduces OD Next defaults, ZeroRelay, and security hardening while removing deprecated surfaces.
Breaking Changes
- Plugins, skills, legacy node integrations, WATI deployments, TodoWrite configuration, and contributor tooling may be affected by deprecated surface removals.
New Features
- OD Next enabled as default for prototypes, slide decks, marketing designs, and Hyperframes videos
- Failed runs now retain useful information and offer retry options
- Invalid API keys now provide specific guidance and shortcuts to model settings
- Plugin previews available in Docker
- Browser scroll adjustment preserves automatic following
Improvements
- Hardened plugin and sandbox boundaries with scoped secrets and path-traversal protection
- Operator feedback improved across Matrix, Telegram, Slack, and other channels
- OD Next uses more concise tool guidance and clearer completion instructions
- Active run's workspace is used when loading media skills
Bug Fixes
- Failed media work (images, video, audio) no longer incorrectly shows as completed
- Invalid API key error guidance added
- Failed run keeps a useful next step with timeout and retry information
Upgrade Notes
Review breaking changes for plugins, skills, and legacy integrations. For design tasks, OD Next is now the default but can be disabled via Settings → Labs → Design Harness.
The Two Releases
v0.8.5
Sep 5, 2026· 2 months ago
A security, connectivity, and operator-experience release introducing ZeroRelay and ZeroRouter, expanding live chat and provider capabilities, and significantly hardening plugin, sandbox, and webhook boundaries.
Full release notesOpen Design 0.22.1 — Smoother design runs and recovery
Sep 9, 2026· 1 month ago
Enhances design runs and recovery by enabling OD Next for supported tasks and improving error handling and UI clarity.
Full release notes