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✓ No known CVEs patched in this version
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Summary
AI summaryHorizontal layout support, multi-monitor functionality, eye‑tracking animation, smart recentering, and bug fixes in multi-screen handling.
Changes in this release
| Type | Severity | Summary | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | Medium |
Adds horizontal layout support for KoBar. Adds horizontal layout support for KoBar. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-25 Confidence: high |
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| Feature | Medium |
Adds multi-monitor support, allowing window dragging across displays. Adds multi-monitor support, allowing window dragging across displays. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-25 Confidence: high |
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| Feature | Low |
Implements smart recentering of the window based on widget position. Implements smart recentering of the window based on widget position. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-25 Confidence: high |
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| Feature | Low |
Adds eye‑tracking animation that can be toggled in settings. Adds eye‑tracking animation that can be toggled in settings. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-25 Confidence: low |
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| Feature | Low |
Introduces eye‑tracking animation toggleable in settings. Introduces eye‑tracking animation toggleable in settings. Source: granite4.1:30b@2026-05-25-audit Confidence: low |
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| Bugfix | Medium |
Improves real‑time edge detection during dragging, resolving vertical edge bugs in horizontal drags. Improves real‑time edge detection during dragging, resolving vertical edge bugs in horizontal drags. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-25 Confidence: high |
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| Bugfix | Medium |
Fixes widget vanishing or clipping when dragged to secondary monitors. Fixes widget vanishing or clipping when dragged to secondary monitors. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-25 Confidence: low |
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| Bugfix | Low |
Corrects panel positioning issues when exiting mini‑mode. Corrects panel positioning issues when exiting mini‑mode. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-25 Confidence: high |
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| Refactor | Low |
Adds official project sponsorship configuration via Open Source Collective. Adds official project sponsorship configuration via Open Source Collective. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-25 Confidence: high |
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| Refactor | Low |
Removes old personal Ko-fi and PayPal links from funding configuration. Removes old personal Ko-fi and PayPal links from funding configuration. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-25 Confidence: high |
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| Refactor | Low |
Updates README with macOS download links, contact information, and sponsor section. Updates README with macOS download links, contact information, and sponsor section. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-25 Confidence: high |
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Full changelog
This release transforms KoBar into a highly versatile "Swiss Army Knife" that adapts to any desktop setup. The highly anticipated Horizontal Mode and Multi-Monitor support are finally here!
✨ New Features
Horizontal Layout: KoBar now fully supports horizontal orientation. Snap and use it horizontally or vertically based on your workflow.
Multi-Monitor Support: Seamlessly drag the window across different displays without losing focus.
Eye-Tracking Animation: Added a smooth, interactive eye-tracking animation that brings the UI to life (can be easily toggled in settings).
Smart Recentering: Implemented window recentering based on the widget's current position.
🐛 Bug Fixes
Multi-Screen Resolution: Fixed a major bug where the widget would vanish or clip when dragged to secondary monitors.
Edge Detection: Improved real-time edge detection during dragging (resolved vertical edge detection bugs during horizontal drags).
Mini-Mode Positioning: Corrected panel positioning issues when exiting mini-mode.
📝 Infrastructure & Documentation
Funding Configuration: Added official project sponsorship configuration via Open Source Collective (removed old personal Ko-fi and PayPal links).
README Updates: Added macOS download links, contact information, and updated the sponsor section.
🤝 Special Thanks
A massive shoutout to @arindam-sahoo for their incredible contributions to the Horizontal Layout and Multi-Screen functionalities! 🎉
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