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v1.22.1

probelabs/probev1.22.1Jul 28, 2026by themez

AI Summary

A major feature update for Chatbox introducing 'Work Mode' allowing the AI to run code and use tools, alongside a new 'Skills' system, comprehensive data backup features, and significant UI improvements like a model picker redesign and conversation minimap.

Key Highlights

  • Added Work Mode: AI can run code, use tools, work with files, find past conversations, and generate images
  • Added Skills: Install and manage reusable AI abilities
  • Added complete data backups for conversations, images, and attachments
  • Redesigned model picker with search and per-model thinking depth
  • Added conversation minimap for navigating long chats

New Features

  • Work Mode functionality
  • Skills management system
  • Data backup and restore
  • Model picker redesign with search
  • Conversation minimap
  • Chat archiving and creation time in sidebar
  • PDF support on mobile
  • Improved streaming responses and reasoning status display

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