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Updates Jul 16, 2026

Skales v12.4.5 - Checkpoint

Remote access is one switch, default off, and token-protected the moment you turn it on, and pairing now asks you before any device connects.

We've just rolled out Skales v12.4.5, a focused update bringing some practical improvements to your desktop AI agent. This release centres on making your interactions more secure, straightforward, and capable.

Remote Access, Simplified

Remote access is now a single, clear switch, defaulting to off. When enabled, it's always token-protected and accessible over your LAN or Tailscale. The access token now persists across restarts and is easily accessible from the Security settings.

Smarter Pairing

Your phone or other devices will now ask for permission before connecting. You'll see who's requesting access, and you can choose to allow or deny. Unanswered requests will expire automatically. You can also now pair devices using a copyable string, which is helpful for headless setups or when scanning a QR code isn't convenient.

Enhanced Media Handling

You can now send videos directly from the chat landing page, up to 100 MB, and they'll be processed efficiently. Your paired phone app can also stream videos and PDFs to your desktop, and send entire photo batches, not just the first image. Audio files dropped into the composer will be transcribed, and video analysis now includes soundtrack transcription.

Cleaner Knowledge Graph

Machine-generated session summaries and product terms from Skales will no longer be added to your personal knowledge graph. You can also use a one-time cleanup tool in settings to remove any previously collected items without affecting your own data.

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