v0.12.0-beta.5

novuhq/novuv0.12.0-beta.5Aug 29, 2026by nekomeowww

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AI Summary

A beta update focusing on Live2D improvements with the new MAGIC driver for character motion, integration of local speech engines (VOICEVOX and AivisSpeech), and various stability fixes for chat and mobile interfaces.

Key Highlights

  • Introduction of the MAGIC driver for Neuro-sama-like Live2D motion
  • Integration of VOICEVOX and AivisSpeech as local speech providers
  • Fixed chat session creation/restore reliability
  • Improved Live2D import compatibility for macOS ZIP files

New Features

  • MAGIC driver for Live2D
  • VOICEVOX Engine integration
  • AivisSpeech Engine integration
  • Live2D Motion Control workbench

Full Release Notes

## v0.12.0-beta.5 Highlights

## New Contributors
* @nayounsang made their first contribution in https://github.com/moeru-ai/airi/pull/2404

### Product updates

#### Live2D

- You can now select the MAGIC[^1] driver to generate Neuro-sama like motion (aka Neuro bump).
- The driver includes bundled Idle / calm and Speaking / excited profiles. It can preserve speech lip sync and keep the character looking forward.
- Live2D imports now show a clear report before import. It lists model data, absent references, unreferenced resources, and steps to fix each issue.
- Live2D ZIP archives created on macOS now import correctly. Hidden metadata no longer prevents the importer from finding model files and expressions.

#### Speech

- You can now use VOICEVOX Engine or AivisSpeech Engine as a local speech provider. Each provider includes connection and voice controls.

### Bug fixes and polish

- Chat now reliably creates or restores a session during startup in single-window and multi-window setups.
- Short mobile chat histories now sit above the composer. New messages stay near the bottom, while upward scrolling keeps your reading position.
- Chat, settings, onboarding, and other panels now use consistent scroll areas. On desktop, the chat composer remains fixed while the history scrolls.
- On iOS, microphone access now opens the system permission prompt instead of closing the app. The app remains open after you deny access.
- The desktop local server now starts reliably on Windows and macOS. Socket setup no longer requests unsupported port reuse.
- The desktop title bar no longer shows an inactive information icon.

### To developers

- @proj-airi/server-runtime now gives each port to one listener and disables reusePort. This prevents unsupported socket errors across desktop platforms.

### To contributors

- New internal gamepad packages normalize browser controllers, provide Vue lifecycle integration, and add PlayStation 5 DualSense USB and Bluetooth support.
- The Live2D Motion Control workbench now supports recording, editing, playback, filtering, keyboard and controller input, and procedural motion generation.
- Fresh Electron 42 setups now install Electron before dev or start, so the desktop app no longer fails before launch.
- The retired transcription package and its stale CI command are gone. Nix dependency hashes and the documented typecheck command are now current.

[^1]: ~~MAGIC stands for Markovian Animation Generator with Illusory Conditioning~~

**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/moeru-ai/airi/compare/v0.12.0-beta.4...v0.12.0-beta.5

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