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v1.22.1

chatboxai/chatboxv1.22.1Jul 28, 2026by themez

AI Summary

A major client release introducing Work Mode, Skills system, and significant UI enhancements.

Key Highlights

  • Added Work Mode for AI to run code, use tools, and work with files
  • Added Skills for reusable AI abilities with a built-in library
  • Added complete data backups including conversations and images
  • Redesigned model picker with search and per-model thinking depth
  • Added conversation minimap for navigating long chats

New Features

  • Work Mode
  • Skills system
  • Data backups
  • Redesigned model picker
  • Conversation minimap
  • PDF support on mobile
  • Streaming response improvements

Full Release Notes

## v1.22.1 - 2026.07.28

### Downloads

- macOS (Apple Silicon): [Chatbox-1.22.1-arm64.dmg](https://download.chatboxai.app/releases/Chatbox-1.22.1-arm64.dmg)
- macOS (Intel): [Chatbox-1.22.1.dmg](https://download.chatboxai.app/releases/Chatbox-1.22.1.dmg)
- Windows (x64): [Chatbox-1.22.1-Setup.exe](https://download.chatboxai.app/releases/Chatbox-1.22.1-Setup.exe)
- Linux (x64 AppImage): [Chatbox-1.22.1-x86_64.AppImage](https://download.chatboxai.app/releases/Chatbox-1.22.1-x86_64.AppImage)
- Linux (ARM64 AppImage): [Chatbox-1.22.1-arm64.AppImage](https://download.chatboxai.app/releases/Chatbox-1.22.1-arm64.AppImage)
- Linux (x64 DEB): [Chatbox-1.22.1-amd64.deb](https://download.chatboxai.app/releases/Chatbox-1.22.1-amd64.deb)
- Linux (ARM64 DEB): [Chatbox-1.22.1-arm64.deb](https://download.chatboxai.app/releases/Chatbox-1.22.1-arm64.deb)
- Android: [chatbox-1.22.1.apk](https://download.chatboxai.app/releases/chatbox-1.22.1.apk)

### What's Changed

1. Added Work Mode: the AI can run code, use tools, work with files on your computer, find past conversations, and generate images to complete complex tasks
2. Added Skills: install and manage reusable AI abilities, with a regularly updated built-in library
3. Added complete data backups that include conversations, images, and attachments for export and restore
4. Redesigned the model picker with search and per-model thinking depth
5. Added a conversation minimap for navigating long chats
6. Refreshed onboarding with ready-to-use examples
7. Added chat archiving and creation time in the sidebar
8. Added PDF support on mobile
9. Improved streaming responses, automatic scrolling, and reasoning status display
10. Updated built-in DeepSeek models and improved compatibility with MCP servers
11. Various bug fixes and stability improvements