Release notes for Fennec. Check the platform and version before updating. Beta downloads remain available by invitation.
Fennec 0.1.4 · Beta
Less waiting for AI and easier typing
Windows x64 · Economy AI mode
Economy mode requests one continuation at a time instead of up to three. Review an idea sooner and return to writing; use Try again for another proposal. The selected model and supplied manuscript context stay the same.
Choose Automatic, Normal or Economy in Settings → Local AI → AI response mode. Automatic can offer Economy in a separate dialog after repeated slow continuations, but never switches without your consent.
Synonyms, rephrasing and other writing tools are unchanged. Timings are observed during ordinary use without extra model requests. The numeric history stays on your computer and contains no manuscript text or AI replies.
Optional capitalization after a period
Settings → Writing now includes Auto-capitalize after a period. It is off by default and remembers your choice.
When enabled, a lowercase letter typed after a period and space in the manuscript becomes uppercase. Russian phonetic input is supported. Paste, existing text and IME composition are not rewritten.
This is a literal punctuation rule and also applies after abbreviations ending in a period and space.
Updating Windows
From 0.1.1–0.1.3, use Settings → Updates and license to download, install and restart. From 0.1.0, install manually over the existing application.
Keep a separate project backup and retain application data. The existing Windows updater signature checks are preserved.
macOS Beta · Apple Silicon and Intel
The 0.1.4 writing changes are now packaged for both Mac architectures on macOS 13+: Economy AI continuations and optional capitalization after a period. Apple Silicon uses the reviewed CPU/Metal runtime; Intel uses CPU/Accelerate.
These builds include signed in-app update support. From macOS 0.1.3 or earlier, install this first updater-enabled version manually: quit Fennec, replace Fennec.app in Applications using the correct DMG, then eject the DMG. Keep project backups, application data and Keychain entries.
The Beta is ad-hoc signed without Apple Developer ID/notarization. macOS may require Open Anyway. Package checks passed; actual installed updates and physical-Mac qualification remain pending. Intel startup on the ARM runner uses Rosetta.
Known limitations
Economy reduces the number of proposals, not the model size. Response time depends on your computer and model; AI replies still require review.
The owner confirmed the Windows 0.1.3 → 0.1.4 in-app upgrade and checked the changes.
Mac package signatures, version, architecture and runtime hashes were verified. Real installed Mac updates and physical-device behavior still require testing; Rosetta startup does not establish physical Intel compatibility.
The Windows installer has no Authenticode publisher certificate; its verified updater signature is separate.
Install the recommended model or connect your own local GGUF text model. Fennec checks loading and a short response automatically, without quality benchmarks.
Custom models show their real name, a quality disclaimer and a button to install the recommended model. Your original file is kept when disconnected or replaced.
A new Local AI chapter in the user guide contains model details and the latest technical result. Quick start opens once after the first successful activation.
Spelling language choices now include only installed dictionaries; English is included. Saved Russian phonetic input no longer converts English author fields.
About Fennec links to changes for the installed version. Update settings link separately to changes for the offered update.
macOS Beta · 6 November 2026
The 0.1.3 improvements above are now available for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs: simplified AI setup, custom GGUF text models, writing-language fixes and release-note links.
macOS 13 or later is required. Apple Silicon uses the CPU/Metal runtime; Intel uses CPU/Accelerate. The previously verified b10107 runtime is unchanged.
Updates remain manual: quit Fennec, open the new DMG and replace Fennec in Applications. Keep a project backup and retain application data and Keychain entries.
This Beta is ad-hoc signed, without Apple Developer ID or notarization. macOS may require Open Anyway after the first launch attempt.
Updating Windows
From 0.1.1 or 0.1.2, use Settings → Updates and license to download, install and restart. From 0.1.0, install the new version manually over the existing installation.
Keep a separate project backup and retain application data when updating.
Known limitations
Ready confirms a technical connection, not output quality or every AI feature. If results are poor, install the recommended model or contact support with the model name.
Context search still uses its separate recommended embedding model. Initial file verification and loading depend on model size, disk speed and available memory.
macOS builds are checked on native CI runners. Full application behavior and model inference still need testing on physical Macs.
The Windows installer has no Authenticode publisher certificate; in-app updates use a separate verified package signature.
The release verifies the signed in-app update path introduced in 0.1.1. There are no feature or data-format changes relative to 0.1.1.
From 0.1.1, use Settings → Updates and license. Fennec verifies the downloaded package signature and saves work before starting installation.
From 0.1.0, install the new version manually over the existing installation. Keep a separate project backup and retain application data.
macOS Beta · Apple Silicon and Intel
First experimental macOS Beta, targeting macOS 13 or later. Apple Silicon includes CPU/Metal support; Intel includes CPU/Accelerate support. AI models are installed separately.
Install the DMG by dragging Fennec into Applications. This Beta uses an ad-hoc signature without Apple Developer ID or notarization. After the first launch attempt, macOS may require Open Anyway in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
First activation requires internet. The installation identity is stored in macOS Keychain; subsequent access uses the saved activation. macOS updates are installed manually.
Known limitations
The Windows installer has no Authenticode publisher certificate. Package verification for in-app updates is a separate signature.
The macOS builds passed automated native startup checks; testing on physical Macs remains necessary.
This published release accepts the recommended model files. Simplified AI setup and custom text-model connection are being developed separately and are not included in these installers.
Organise projects and documents, edit manuscripts, and import or export your work.
Build parallel Timeline branches, connect events, and attach manuscript passages and entities. Export the board or its text legend.
Optional local AI offers context tools and writing suggestions. Editor colours, font and spacing are adjustable.
Activate online using the email and short licence key from your invitation. Saved activation allows offline access; installation limits are shown in the application.
Known limitations
AI suggestions can be inaccurate; review them before applying changes.
Automatic contradiction detection and AI Timeline Review are not included.
Export important projects as .fennec backups. Autosave is not a separate backup.
