This release adds 1 notable feature for engineering teams evaluating rollout.
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Light signalv1.7.0 introduces an optional ~/.mirc JSON configuration file for setting environment variable defaults. This opt-in feature provides a centralized alternative to shell-based env var management.
Why it matters: Optional feature for developers managing environment variables. Test in dev to assess workflow fit. No action required for existing deployments.
Summary
AI summaryOptional JSON config file at ~/.mirc for default env var values.
Changes in this release
| Type | Severity | Summary | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | Medium |
New optional JSON config at ~/.mirc sets environment variable defaults New optional JSON config at ~/.mirc sets environment variable defaults Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-21 Confidence: low |
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| Feature | Low |
Supports optional JSON configuration file at ~/.mirc Supports optional JSON configuration file at ~/.mirc Source: granite4.1:30b@2026-05-23-audit Confidence: low |
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| Feature | Low |
JSON config keys become default environment variable values JSON config keys become default environment variable values Source: granite4.1:30b@2026-05-23-audit Confidence: low |
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| Feature | Low |
Shell-defined environment variables override ~/.mirc defaults Shell-defined environment variables override ~/.mirc defaults Source: granite4.1:30b@2026-05-23-audit Confidence: low |
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Full changelog
~/.mirc config file
Optional JSON config at ~/.mirc — keys become env var defaults. Shell env always wins.
{
"MODEL": "o3",
"OPENAI_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:11434",
"REASONING_EFFORT": "high"
}
Any env var mi reads can be set here: OPENAI_API_KEY, MODEL, OPENAI_BASE_URL, REASONING_EFFORT, SYSTEM_PROMPT.
Zero new lines — still 30 LOC.
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