v3.0.23

thewh1teagle/vibev3.0.23Jul 15, 2026by github-actions[bot]

AI Summary

This release addresses a critical Windows memory leak where the application would remain open after closing, preventing relaunch. It introduces an advanced setting to automatically unload inactive transcription models to free up RAM/VRAM, while ensuring active tasks remain protected. The update also includes an improved Sona version with better process monitoring and model reuse capabilities.

Key Highlights

Fixed critical Windows process cleanup issue preventing app relaunch
Added automatic model unloading setting to free up RAM/VRAM
Improved model reuse efficiency in Sona
Updated Sona to v0.3.5 with parent-process monitoring
Added translations for the new inactivity setting

New Features

Advanced setting to automatically unload inactive transcription models
Improved model reuse logic to skip reloading existing models
Translation support for the model inactivity setting
Windows parent-process monitoring and reliable child-process cleanup

Full Release Notes

What's new? 🎉📣

- 🪟 Fixed Vibe and Sona remaining open after exiting on Windows, which could keep GPU memory occupied and prevent relaunching
- 🧠 Added an Advanced setting to automatically unload inactive transcription models and release RAM/VRAM; set it to 0 to keep models loaded
- ⏱️ Protected active uploads, VAD, diarization, and long transcriptions from idle unloading—the timeout begins only after processing finishes
- ⚡ Improved model reuse so Sona skips reloading an already loaded matching model
- 🌍 Added translations for the model inactivity setting in every supported language
- 🔄 Updated Sona to v0.3.5 with Windows parent-process monitoring and reliable child-process cleanup

**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/thewh1teagle/vibe/compare/v3.0.22...v3.0.23