Changelog

This release establishes Orbit as a comprehensive Unified Development Environment — a single workspace designed to eliminate context switching entirely. Built on Electron for native performance, version 0.0.2 introduces four specialized workspace tabs and support for the latest frontier models.

Workspace Tabs

Ask Tab

A conversational interface optimized for ideation and exploration.

• Ideation workflows — explore concepts without modifying your codebase
• Read-only tooling — designed for research, documentation queries, and architectural discussions
• Isolated context — no side effects on your active project

Agent Tab

An autonomous coding assistant with three distinct operational modes:

• Plan Mode — The agent analyzes requirements and proposes an implementation strategy before generating code
• Accept Mode — Streamlined execution with approval checkpoints for rapid development
• Critique Mode — Multiple language models review code simultaneously, providing consensus-based feedback

Browser Tab

A fully integrated Chromium instance within the development environment.

• Local development — Test applications without switching windows
• DevTools integration — Full inspector access, visible to the AI agent
• Playwright support — Automated end-to-end testing directly from your workspace
• Web context — Research and reference documentation without interrupting your workflow

Canvas Tab

A visual interface for designing and orchestrating complex development workflows.

• Component library — Reusable UI elements with drag-and-drop composition
• Animation editor — Visual tools for designing micro-interactions
• Contextual notes — Capture and organize thoughts alongside your code
• Multi-agent coordination — Deploy multiple agents with distinct tasks and real-time oversight
• Live editing — Modify running workflows without restart

Model Support

Orbit provides unified access to frontier language models through a consistent interface.

OpenAI

• GPT-5 — Latest flagship model
• GPT-5.1 (mini / nano / full) — Optimized variants for different latency and capability requirements

Google DeepMind

• Gemini 3 — Multimodal capabilities with broad task coverage
• Gemini 3 Pro — Extended context and enhanced reasoning

Anthropic

• Claude 4.5 Haiku — Optimized for speed and efficiency
• Claude 4.5 Sonnet — Balanced performance across diverse tasks
• Claude 4.5 Opus — Maximum capability for complex reasoning

Additional model integrations are in active development.

Technical Foundation

• Electron runtime — Native performance with cross-platform compatibility
• Monaco editor — VS Code-class editing with full language server protocol support
• Unified state — Seamless context sharing across all workspace tabs

Roadmap

Upcoming releases will expand Canvas workflow capabilities, enhance browser automation, and introduce support for custom model configurations.

We're excited to announce the first beta release of Orbit - your AI-powered development workspace that combines intelligent assistance with professional development tools!

AI Integration

Orbit features deep integration with Claude SDK, bringing advanced AI capabilities directly into your workflow.

The platform supports:

• Multimodal interactions for text, code, and visual content
• Built-in tool calls for executing functions
• Multi-session SDK support for managing multiple conversations
• Seamless interaction with external tools and services

Development Environment

At the core of Orbit is the Monaco Editor, providing a professional VS Code-style editing experience. The environment includes:

• Syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages
• Fully functional terminal for command execution
• Complete file operations system
• Professional code editing features

Workspace Modes

Orbit offers three distinct operational modes to match your workflow:

• Plan Mode - AI helps you strategize your implementation approach
• Accept Mode - Review and approve AI-generated code suggestions
• Default Mode - Standard development workflow

All three modes are fully functional in this beta release.

Specialized Pages

Canvas Page (Beta)

A powerful visualization tool for designing and planning your projects:

• UI components and interfaces
• Frontend workflows and user journeys
• Backend architecture diagrams
• System design and infrastructure planning

Chat Page

A dedicated space for conversations and brainstorming with AI, separate from your coding workspace. This allows you to explore ideas and get assistance without cluttering your development environment.

Authentication & Security

Orbit implements secure OAuth integration with intelligent token management. The system reads credentials directly from system storage, eliminating unnecessary API calls while improving both security and performance.

What's Next

This is our first beta release, and we're actively developing new features and improvements based on user feedback. Join us in shaping the future of AI-powered development!