v0.8.6 v0.8.7
janhq/janOct 9, 2026 → Oct 20, 202611 days between releases
What's New
Added user controls for Shell tool and image size limits in v0.8.7.
New Features
- Added toggle to enable/disable the Shell tool directly in the chat interface.
- Introduced a new setting to configure the maximum size for image attachments (1-100 MB).
- Added built-in subagents (explore, research, review, debug) with separate models.
Improvements
- Enhanced proxy and VPN compatibility for local model chat connections.
- Improved MCP CLI support for fresh installations.
- Added subagent permission prompts and sandbox escape approval flows.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed data loss where threads would leave their project when attaching documents.
- Fixed behavior where the Stop button now ends the entire turn including running tools.
- Fixed web page reads to stay within the model's context window.
- Fixed pasted code with @decorators to be sent as typed text.
Upgrade Notes
Your data and settings carry over automatically, but a single MCP cleanup runs on the first launch. The Stop button behavior has changed to end the entire turn, including running tools.
The Two Releases
0.8.6
Oct 9, 2026· 13 days ago
Jan v0.8.6 is a hotfix release focused on stability and compatibility fixes following v0.8.5. It addresses Linux AppImage crashes, restores native support for older NVIDIA GPU drivers, and optimizes memory usage for models utilizing speculative decoding.
Full release notes0.8.7
Oct 20, 2026· 2 days ago
A minor update focusing on user control over the shell tool, a dedicated setting for image attachment size limits, and various bug fixes including improvements to project handling and proxy support.
Full release notes