April 27, 2026
Now in your menu barOn Mac, StageWhisper runs from the system tray. The control panel stays out of the way until you need it, and the tray menu gives you quick links to the dashboard, settings, and the panel itself. Quieter app launch on Mac
We stopped requesting macOS permissions the moment you open the app. The OS prompt only fires when you do something that actually needs it, like clicking Listen for Screen Recording. A new Permissions tab in Settings
You can see and manage every macOS permission StageWhisper uses in one place. Granted, denied, or never asked, all visible. One click takes you to System Settings if you want to change something. Heads-up before the Screen Recording prompt
The first-run tour now warns you about the macOS Screen Recording dialog right before you click Listen, so you know what to expect.
April 22, 2026
Safer sign-in across web and desktopWe tightened the auth flow across the web app and desktop app. Sign-in, device linking, and session handling are less likely to leave you stuck in a broken in-between state. More reliable BYO assistant pairing
We also tightened the OpenClaw pairing path with better heartbeat checks, tighter limits, and a cleaner encrypted handoff. Connected assistants should hold up better during live sessions.
April 20, 2026
Feature flags for staged rolloutsThe desktop app can now receive feature flags, so new capabilities can roll out gradually instead of appearing half-finished for everyone at once. Cleaner desktop behavior on Mac
We improved panel activation, key handling, and release packaging. That makes the floating controls feel more predictable and helps the app ship with the pieces it needs, including FFmpeg in the desktop release flow.
April 19, 2026
Encrypted BYO reasoning pathStageWhisper now encrypts BYO reasoning payloads before they leave your device for OpenClaw. That gives local-first users a much tighter privacy boundary during live coaching. Smoother local mode and OpenClaw setup
We cleaned up the plugin path, tightened compatibility, and made local mode status clearer in the desktop app. Founding Edition users running OpenClaw should now find the connection easier to trust.
April 16, 2026
Screen recording joins live contextStageWhisper can now capture screen context during an active session and use it to improve live suggestions. Recording stays tied to the session, with clearer controls and status handling in the desktop app. Better on-screen context retrieval
We added local storage for compacted recordings, window context, and accessibility snapshots so StageWhisper can pull in what is actually on screen while the conversation is still happening.
April 14, 2026
Add files to your playbooksYou can now attach PDFs, DOCX files, notes, and CSVs to a playbook. StageWhisper keeps those files on your device and pulls in the most useful parts during the call, so you get live help with no bot joining the meeting. Connect your calendar for meeting prep
You can now link Apple Calendar or Google Calendar and choose how early prep shows up. Your calendar data stays on your device, so StageWhisper can get you ready before the call and stay useful while the call is happening. Get a clearer plugin update nudge
If the StageWhisper plugin is missing or out of date, the app now shows the exact command to install or update it. That makes it easier to keep live, during-call actions working without extra setup guesswork. Make checkout more reliable
We fixed a Stripe billing issue so starting or managing a paid plan should be smoother. That helps you get StageWhisper ready before your next call instead of fixing billing after the fact.