v1.1.0

v1.1.0 Changelog

• Assistant will now automatically grab the auth code without requiring copying and pasting
• Fix latency when opening settings screen
• Show link to updated credential configuration guide (if the user isn’t using updated OAuth credentials)

v1.0.0

v1.0.0 Changelog

• Bumped electron version to 10.3.2 for Windows and MacOS
• Debian and RedHat packages are now available for Linux platform
• Prevent microphone from being active when not in use
• Fixed assistant error on first launch which occurred due to window positioning and desktop resolution
• Added support for "Hey Google / Ok Google" wake word detection (experimental)
• Added proper auto-update functionality for certain package/app formats over multiple platforms
• Added option to configure custom assistant hotkey (keyboard shortcut)
• Added "Troubleshoot" submenu in the tray context menu
• Added ability to set display monitor preference for multi-monitor setup
• Added ability to select custom microphone and speaker source
• Launching the assistant from launcher now focuses the running instance automatically instead of showing an error
• Now the user will be shown token expiry error instead of the generic "invalid_grant" error with an option to quickly reset the access tokens
• Prevent shutdown interruption on MacOS
• Fixed most of the issues relating to "Close on Blur" window behavior
• Added multiple window-border options to create separation between the app and background
• Fixed issue where clicking the suggestion chip did not respond
• Assistant can now infer supported assistant language based on system preferences
• Improvements to assistant display languages (special thanks to the community)
• Use up/down arrow keys on "Ask me anything..." box to flip through history
• Added option to use the Esc key to close or minimize the assistant window
• Now the typed queries by default do not reply the user back via voice (behavior can be customized)
• Added "Feedback & Links" section in settings for helpful links
• Consistent notification display on all platforms during initial app launch
• Warn user when "savedTokensPath" is not writable (probably due to permission)

Other minor changes

• Added support for copying authentication link and retrying in the "Get Token" screen
• Prevent token saving when initially starting app as hidden
• Added command line verbose logging for debugging purposes
• Prevent triggering microphone when assistant is not initialized
• Added option to toggle sending notification on startup
• Added option to toggle hiding the assistant on first launch
• Minor consistency in display language
• Other minor enhancements and bug fixes

v1.0.0-rc.2

Changelog

• Bumped electron version to v9.0.3
• Builds for Linux and MacOS on top of Windows finally out
• Multiple theme support added: Dark, Light & System Preferences
• Multiple language support added
• Now, the user can configure "Hotkey Behavior" & "Window float behavior"
• Autofocus into Assistant Input box by pressing /
• Now, the photo carousel from "Google Photos" is loaded entirely
• Added support for fetching images from Google Images (experimental)
• Vertical scroll now automatically maps to Horizontal scroll in carousels & suggestion area
• Added "Developer Options" section in settings
• Added splash screen for Assistant
• Grayscale tray icon will be displayed before assistant is ready for launch
• Added "What's new" accordion under "About" section
• Many other bug fixes and enhancements

For linux users: Snap builds available on the snap store

v1.0.0-rc.1

Changelog

• Replaced external dependency SoX with Web API for microphone support
• About section added in Settings
• Check for updates added
• Link to new "Device Registration" Wiki added for first time users
• Get Tokens can now fetch tokens for you directly
• Other minor changes

v1.0.0-beta

This is an early release of the Google Assistant Unofficial Desktop Client.