Release v0.52.0

[wladimiiir]

Highlights

🧪 Introducing BMAD Method Mode (Preview)

We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new working mode based on the BMAD Method (Breakthrough Method of Agile AI Driven Development). BMAD is an AI-driven framework designed to guide you through the entire software lifecycle - from initial ideation and brainstorming to solutioning and agentic implementation.

• Guided Workflows: Leverage specialized agents that follow structured phases like Adversarial Review and Advanced Elicitation to ensure high-quality code and robust planning.
• Versatile Application: Whether you are starting a project from scratch or implementing a small feature in an established codebase, BMAD helps prevent agent conflicts and provides a clear path forward.
• Preview Release: Please note that this is a Preview mode with some rough edges. We are actively refining the experience, and your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we continue to improve it.
  Learn more about the methodology at docs.bmad-method.org.

📱 New Compact Message View

For those who prefer a more streamlined workspace, we’ve added a new Compact View for messages. This mode optimizes the chat interface by combining assistant responses with tool execution blocks into a more cohesive and dense layout. It’s perfect for power users who want to see more of the conversation at once without sacrificing detail.
You can enable this in Settings -> General -> Message Display.

🌐 New Providers: Kimi Coding Plan & Anthropic Compatibility

We are expanding our model ecosystem with direct support for the Kimi Coding Plan provider, giving you access to the powerful new Kimi K2.5 model. Additionally, we’ve added a generic Anthropic Compatible provider. If you are using a third-party service or a local proxy that utilizes the Anthropic API format, AiderDesk now has you covered.

Other Changes

• Improved Context Management: Decreased the default max tokens for semantic search to ensure better context window utilization.
• Context File Details: Added more detailed information about files currently in the context for better transparency.
• Rule Handling: Fixed the handling of the rules/ directory when using Aider modes in combination with Git Worktrees.
• Message Pruning: The "Remove messages up to here" action now properly cleans up associated tool calls from assistant messages.
• Default Profiles: Updated default agent profiles to not include context files by default for a cleaner start.
• UX Refinements: Improved the initial user message experience and moved mode tooltips to the right alignment for better visibility.
• Bug Fixes: Resolved an issue with Merge actions from worktrees and ensured files are cleared properly on new tasks when the IDE plugin is disconnected.
• Performance: Optimized how agents handle files within their context for faster response times.

💡 We’d love to hear your thoughts! Especially on the new BMAD mode - your feedback helps us improve AiderDesk. Happy coding! 🚀

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This discussion was created from the release 0.52.0.

[pavlenty-dev]

Will brainstorming be implemented in BMAD mode?

[wladimiiir]

@pavlenty-dev
Yes, the goal is to support all BMAD workflows while further enhancing the UX. Priorities will likely be determined by user feedback.