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Skales v12.6.51 - Hotfix

A patch about failures that did not say their name. A browser that would not start, a sign-in that stopped with three words, a settings page that took the whole app down with it, and a picture that came back as an error nobody could read. None of these were new. What was missing in every case was a sentence.

We've just released Skales v12.6.51. This update focuses on making the experience of using Skales more reliable, especially when things don't go quite as planned.

Clearer Problem Reporting

Previously, when Skales encountered an issue, it might have stopped working without explaining why. This version introduces more specific error messages. If the browser fails to start, signing in with ChatGPT encounters a problem, or the settings page causes an issue, you'll now see a clear explanation of what happened and what you might be able to do about it.

Improved Stability

We've addressed several points where Skales could unexpectedly stop. The settings page, for instance, will no longer cause the entire application to shut down. If any part of Skales does stop unexpectedly, it will now record the details and display a reason on screen when it restarts, rather than just vanishing.

Better Local Model Handling

Interacting with local AI models has also seen improvements. Images sent to local models should now be processed correctly, and the model picker will more accurately reflect which models are free to use. Custom endpoints will also remember the list of models they offer, and you can now see if a request was served from a cache.

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