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Changelog

Stay up-to-date with the latest features, improvements, and fixes for the Gubb desktop app. From its humble beginnings as a simple lists app in 2020 to becoming a comprehensive offline productivity suite for macOS and Windows.

Version 0.1.14

Released on November 7, 2025

✨New Features

  • Local Transcription: Introduced offline voice-to-text capabilities using local AI models for enhanced privacy and performance
  • Typography: Added 3 new font options for improved readability and personalization
  • System Tray Integration: Added system tray support for quick access and background operation

🛠️Bug Fixes

  • Fixed timer section background color display issues
  • Resolved todo list text rendering problems
  • Corrected numbered and unordered list formatting
  • Various stability improvements and minor bug fixes

🚀Performance Improvements

  • Optimized voice transcription with local processing
  • Enhanced overall app responsiveness

Version 0.1.11

Released on May 28, 2025First Public Stable Release

🎉Major Milestone – Public Release

  • First Public Stable Release: Gubb is now available to the public after 1 year of development
  • Lifetime Deal Launch: Introducing one-time payment for lifetime access to the app
  • Production-Ready Build: Fully optimized and signed builds for both macOS and Windows

✨New Features

  • AI Voice-to-Text: OpenAI-powered speech recognition with bring-your-own-API-key model
  • Math & Currency Calculations: Inline mathematical expressions, currency conversions, and unit measurements
  • Kanban Board View: Automatic detection and rendering of markdown as visual kanban boards
  • Global Keyboard Sounds: Satisfying typing sounds that work system-wide (macOS)

🚀Improvements

  • Enhanced security with proper macOS entitlements and code signing
  • Improved clipboard history performance and reliability
  • Optimized startup time and memory usage
  • Better error handling and user feedback for permission requests

Version 0.1.10

Released on May 20, 2025

✨New Features

  • Advanced Speech-to-Text: Multi-language support and improved accuracy with OpenAI Whisper integration
  • Enhanced Break Timer: Full-screen break reminders with customizable intervals and micro-break notifications
  • Smart Todo Detection: Automatic conversion of markdown checklists to interactive todo items

🛠️Bug Fixes

  • Fixed keyboard sound permissions for production builds
  • Resolved clipboard history synchronization issues
  • Improved speech recognition error handling

Version 0.1.9

Released on May 10, 2025

✨New Features

  • Measurement Conversions: Built-in unit converter for length, weight, temperature, and volume
  • Enhanced Clipboard History: Persistent clipboard management with search and filtering
  • Keyboard Sound System: Implemented global keyboard monitoring with customizable sound effects

🚀Improvements

  • Optimized database performance for large note collections
  • Enhanced markdown rendering with better list spacing
  • Improved theme switching animations

Version 0.1.8

Released on April 25, 2025

✨New Features

  • Inline Math Calculator: Evaluate mathematical expressions directly within notes
  • Currency Converter: Real-time currency conversion with automatic rate updates
  • Enhanced Timer: Minimizable timer with background notifications

🛠️Bug Fixes

  • Fixed markdown list exit behavior on double Enter
  • Resolved URL auto-linking in pasted content
  • Improved code block formatting and exit handling

Version 0.1.7

Released on April 10, 2025

✨New Features

  • Advanced Markdown Support: Complete implementation of headings, lists, code blocks, and links
  • Interactive Checkboxes: Clickable todo items with visual feedback
  • Text Formatting: Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and highlighting

🚀Improvements

  • Significantly improved markdown spacing and line height
  • Enhanced keyboard shortcuts for all formatting options
  • Better paste handling with automatic URL detection

Version 0.1.6

Released on March 25, 2025

✨New Features

  • Theme Customization: Multiple color themes with quick cycling capability
  • Font Options: Multiple font families with adjustable sizes and line spacing
  • Basic Speech-to-Text: Initial implementation of voice input functionality

🚀Improvements

  • Enhanced user interface with sidebar navigation
  • Improved settings panel with persistent preferences
  • Better window management and state preservation

Version 0.1.5

Released on March 10, 2025

✨New Features

  • Notes History Sidebar: Easy navigation between multiple notes with search functionality
  • Clipboard History: Track and reuse previously copied items
  • Pomodoro Timer: Integrated productivity timer with customizable intervals

🛠️Bug Fixes

  • Fixed editor state validation to prevent crashes
  • Improved note switching performance
  • Resolved focus handling issues in sidebar

Version 0.1.4

Released on February 20, 2025

✨New Features

  • Multiple Notes Support: Create and manage multiple note documents
  • Search Functionality: Find notes by title or content using the title bar search
  • SQLite Database: Reliable local storage with automatic backup

🚀Improvements

  • Enhanced data persistence and reliability
  • Improved application startup performance
  • Better memory management for large notes

Version 0.1.3

Released on February 5, 2025

✨New Features

  • Basic Timer: Simple countdown and stopwatch functionality
  • Window State Management: Remembers window position and size
  • Settings Panel: Centralized configuration management

🛠️Bug Fixes

  • Fixed text formatting inconsistencies
  • Improved editor responsiveness
  • Resolved window focus issues on macOS

Version 0.1.2

Released on January 20, 2025

✨New Features

  • Dark Mode: Added dark theme support with automatic switching
  • Enhanced Markdown: Support for bullet lists and numbered lists
  • Auto-Save: Automatic saving of notes without user intervention

🚀Improvements

  • Improved editor performance and stability
  • Better keyboard navigation and shortcuts
  • Enhanced visual design with better typography

Version 0.1.1

Released on January 1, 2025Initial Desktop Release

🎉Desktop App Launch

  • Desktop Transformation: Evolution from simple lists app to full desktop application
  • Cross-Platform Support: Native applications for both macOS and Windows
  • Offline-First Architecture: Complete functionality without internet connection

✨Core Features

  • Rich Text Editor: Slate.js-powered editor with real-time formatting
  • Basic Markdown: Support for bold, italic, and code formatting
  • Modern UI: Clean, distraction-free interface built with Chakra UI
  • Tauri Framework: Lightweight, secure desktop app architecture
  • Local Storage: All data stored securely on user's device

Legacy History

2006: Gubb was originally launched as a purely web-based list application, requiring no downloaded software. The platform allowed users to create, manage, and share unlimited lists online, pioneering the concept of accessible productivity tools in the browser with a mobile web version for on-the-go access.

2020: Gubb was acquired by Sohail Hussain, who envisioned transforming it from a simple web-based lists application into something more powerful and privacy-focused.

Late 2024: Sohail Hussain began the ambitious project of reimagining Gubb as a desktop application, focusing on offline-first functionality, enhanced privacy, and a comprehensive suite of productivity tools that would work without internet connectivity.

2025: The desktop application was officially launched, marking a revolutionary transition from web to desktop. This new incarnation brought powerful features like local AI transcription, advanced markdown editing, and system-wide keyboard sounds, establishing Gubb as a comprehensive productivity suite for users who value privacy, simplicity, and the ability to work entirely offline.

You can learn more about Gubb's history and evolution on ourWikipedia page.