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Updates Jul 20, 2026

Skales v12.5.1 - Hotfix Round

Connected MCP servers are visible to the AI again, background tasks stop running in circles, slow models get the time they need, and the Tasks page becomes something you can actually keep tidy.

We've just released Skales v12.5.1, a small update focused on making your local AI agent more reliable and easier to manage.

AI Can See Your Tools Again

Your AI agent can now properly see and use the tools from your connected MCP servers. Previously, it thought it could only access built-in tools, but it now fetches server-specific tools on demand, making them available in chats, Flows, and scheduled runs.

Tasks Page Improvements

The Tasks page has received a significant usability upgrade. You can now search and filter your tasks by status (Active, Done, Failed, Stopped), sort them by newest first, and easily clear completed, failed, and stopped tasks with a single click.

Better Handling of Slow Models

Tasks that involve slower local or reasoning models will now complete more reliably. A previous limit cut off replies prematurely, causing tasks to fail. Now, these models have the full allotted time to finish their responses, and background tasks will correctly see the full results of file reads and searches, preventing endless loops.

Flow and Reasoning Visibility

When using Flows, you'll now get a clearer view of what the AI is doing, especially during long reasoning phases. The status row will show "reasoning" with elapsed time, and the Stop button remains active. We've also improved how the AI handles extended reasoning to ensure an answer is always provided.

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