v0.94.2 livekit-agents@1.8.2
charmbracelet/crushSep 14, 2026 → Sep 15, 20261 day between releases
What's New
LiveKit Agents v1.8.2 adds performance telemetry and blocking detection, while Crush v0.94.2 fixed home directory path handling
New Features
- Run loop blocking detection surfaces stalls without a profiler.
- Faster agent startup via prefork server preloading.
- Full agent lifecycle tracing including dispatch latency.
- Synthesia interactive-avatar plugin.
Improvements
- Agent startup time cut by up to 800ms.
- Improved agent lifecycle tracing coverage.
- Deepgram STT detects dropped sockets silently.
- Anthropic dependency pinned below version 1.
Bug Fixes
- LLM instructions repositioned for Gemini and Mistral.
- DuplexModel refuses to start under text simulation.
- Deepgram STT detects dropped sockets.
Upgrade Notes
Monitor agent startup times and run loops for blocking code. Verify compatibility with the new Synthesia interactive-avatar plugin.
The Two Releases
v0.94.2
Sep 14, 2026· 1 month ago
This release focuses on critical bug fixes, specifically addressing a regression in reasoning-only turns and correcting home directory path handling. The update ensures smoother compatibility with AI models and stabilizes file path expansions.
Full release noteslivekit-agents@1.8.2
Sep 15, 2026· 1 month ago
A performance and telemetry-focused update that improves agent startup speed and provides detailed insights into agent lifecycle and blocking code.
Full release notes