All updates0.2.114May 12, 2026
Kairo for Messages
@Kairo in channels now reads your full room context — threads, pins, linked files, decisions, blockers — searches history, catches you up, creates tasks and docs, and cites its sources inline.
What’s changed
Improved
- Search API now supports containerType and containerId filters for channel-scoped search
- Shift-held toolbar — hold Shift while hovering a message to reveal animated Pin, Edit, and Delete actions
- New message entrance animations for a smoother chat feel
- Avatars updated from circular to rounded-square across the app
- Mention pills now use accent color CSS variables instead of hardcoded colors
- Optimistic message deletion — instant UI removal with rollback on error
- DeepSeek V4 Flash model added via Azure AI Foundry (1M context window)
Fixed
- Kairo profile picture now renders correctly in mention pills
- Desktop app no longer throttles background processes — disabled background throttling for smoother performance
- Commit message generation fixed for edge cases