Droid 0.172.0 Changelog, Simplified

TLDR

A new side panel makes it much easier to track and manage your active tasks (missions).
You can now link folders from your computer to your projects with a single click.
Several annoying bugs were fixed, including app freezes caused by locked PDFs and repetitive login prompts.
This update is all about making your workflow smoother and keeping you in your creative zone. Whether you are organizing your project files or running tasks, these changes mean fewer interruptions, more consistent controls, and a cleaner interface. It is especially helpful for anyone who runs the app locally on their computer and wants a more seamless, hassle-free experience.

Mission Side Panel: There is now a single, dedicated sidebar where you can view and manage all your active tasks (called "missions") in one place.
Quick-Add Project Folders: A new button lets you quickly link a folder on your computer directly to the app, making it much faster to set up local projects.

Smoother Typing: Keyboard shortcuts and text-editing keys now work exactly the same way across every single text box in the app, so you won't get unexpected behavior when typing.

Smart /clear Command: Previously, typing /clear to wipe your chat history would also reset your selected AI model and settings. Now, it only clears the chat and remembers your preferences.
No More PDF Freezes: Trying to load a password-protected PDF used to lock up the entire app. Now, the app handles them safely without freezing.
Quieter Logins: When connecting to external tools (using MCP, a system that helps the AI connect to other apps), the app now logs you in quietly in the background instead of annoying you with duplicate login prompts.
Better Text Formatting: Soft line breaks in Markdown (the simple formatting language the app uses to style text) now display properly instead of bunching up.

No breaking changes in this release.

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