Qwen Code v0.21.9 Changelog

This update is all about making the app more flexible and user-friendly. It matters a lot to developers who use Qwen Code daily, especially those who want to customize their setup with plugins or use it on different devices like Mac, Linux, or the Web.

What's new

• Plugin installation: You can now install Qoder plugins (add-on tools) from local folders, zip files, Git repositories, web links, or npm packages. The app will automatically read a file called system-prompt.md to understand how the plugin works.
• Local Control via QR code: You can now pair the desktop and command-line apps over your local Wi-Fi network by scanning a QR code, making secure access much easier.
• Drag-and-drop images: In the Web Shell (the browser interface), you can now drag and drop pictures (PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, BMP) right into your chat.
• Fullscreen panel: You can now make the right panel in the Web Shell fullscreen, which is great for looking at large "artifacts" (generated code or files) or subagent details.
• Auto workspace creation: The Desktop app now automatically creates a default folder for your projects the first time you open it, so you don't have to set it up manually.
• Context window tracker: The Web Shell now shows a small progress bar in the status bar to show how much of the AI's "memory" (context window) is being used.
• Batch skill management: Developers can now turn up to 100 "Skills" (specific AI abilities) on or off all at once instead of doing it one by one.
• Auto-assigning issues: If you use GitHub issues, the system can now automatically assign them to the right people based on labels, making sure no single person gets overloaded.
• Auto-cleaning logs: The app will now automatically delete old OpenAI API logs after seven days so they don't take up space on your computer.

Improvements

• Faster code reviews: When looking at huge code changes (large diffs), the review process is now much faster.
• Smarter budget stops: If the app hits a time or usage budget limit, it now reserves a 20-minute "floor" to safely finish what it was doing instead of just cutting off abruptly.
• Better workflow guidance: The Workflow tool now has better instructions built-in, which helps the AI make smarter decisions when running tasks.
• Clearer review links: When you submit a code review, the app now gives you the direct web link to view it.
• Faster downloads: Stable Qwen Live Host packages are now mirrored on Aliyun OSS (a fast download server) with a backup on GitHub, so downloads are quicker and more reliable.

Fixes

• Linux Wayland copy-paste: Fixed an issue where copying text on Linux Wayland (a display system) didn't work. It now uses the native wl-copy tool first.
• macOS microphone: Fixed an issue where the Desktop app couldn't use your microphone on Mac because it was missing the right permissions.
• Telemetry startup crash: Fixed a bug where the app would crash on startup if it saw unsupported OpenTelemetry (tracking) environment variables. It now just ignores them.
• Pull request formatting: Fixed a bug where the comment left on a pull request showed raw, ugly text instead of properly formatted Markdown with working links.
• Session tracking: Fixed a bug where the app got confused about whether a session was from the desktop or server, which caused false positives.
• Git safety: Fixed a security issue where Git commands that only read data could accidentally run external programs. It now asks for your permission first.
• ACP session hangs: Fixed a bug where restoring an ACP (Agent Communication Protocol) session would freeze the app. It now has a 60-second timeout to prevent hangs.
• Web Shell clutter: Fixed issues where debug text and usage updates were cluttering the chat transcript. They are now hidden or grouped together neatly.
• Older GitHub CLI compatibility: Fixed a bug where changing workflow labels failed if you were using an older version of the GitHub command-line tool.
• Test flakiness: Fixed background tests that were failing because they tried to share the same temporary files.

Breaking changes

No breaking changes in this release.