FEATURE NEWS

Feature News & Roadmap

Latest updates on what's shipped, what's in beta, what's being built, and what's coming next.

Shipped & Available 10 features

CLI Framework

Shipped

Commander.js-based CLI with 100+ slash commands, argument parsing, session management. The backbone of every Claude Code interaction.

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45+ Agent Tools

Shipped

File operations, code execution, web search, task management, agent spawning, MCP integration. Every tool documented with parameters, examples, and security notes.

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Custom Ink Renderer

Shipped

React-based terminal UI with Yoga layout, ANSI colors, keyboard/mouse handling, and responsive design.

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Claude API Integration

Shipped

Streaming messages, extended thinking, prompt caching, multi-model support, and cost tracking.

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Security System

Shipped

Comprehensive security: bash command validation, path traversal prevention, read-only enforcement, and permission framework.

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MCP Protocol

Shipped

Full Model Context Protocol: server registry, tool discovery, resource access, OAuth, and enterprise auth.

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Memory System

Shipped

Persistent MEMORY.md with auto-loading, nested includes, 200-line/25KB limits, project-scoped.

Vim Mode

Shipped

Native vim keybindings: motions, operators, text objects, insert/normal/visual mode transitions.

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Buddy Companion

Shipped

Tamagotchi-style companion: 18 species, 5 rarity tiers, deterministic PRNG generation, AI-generated personality.

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Session Recovery

Shipped

Resume previous conversations, session snapshots, conversation history, and session chooser UI.

Beta / Rolling Out 6 features
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IDE Bridge

Beta

Two-way VS Code integration: file ops, terminal control, permission prompts, multi-session support (up to 32).

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Voice Mode

Beta

Speech-to-text input for hands-free coding. Conditionally loaded via VOICE_MODE feature flag.

Agent Triggers

Beta

Cron scheduling (CronCreate/Delete/List) and remote trigger execution for automated workflows.

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SSH Remote

Beta

Execute Claude Code on remote machines via SSH. Extends beyond local development.

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Direct Connect

Beta

Direct API connection mode bypassing standard routing. For enterprise deployments.

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Workflow Scripts

Beta

Bundled workflow scripts for common development patterns. Triggered via WorkflowTool.

Internal / Experimental 8 features
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KAIROS Assistant

Internal

Always-on proactive AI: watches logs, acts autonomously, push notifications, GitHub webhooks.

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Coordinator Mode

Internal

Multi-agent swarm: team creation, worker spawning, inter-agent messaging, parallel execution.

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Dream System

Internal

Background memory consolidation via Opus subagent: Orient, Gather, Consolidate, Prune.

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Undercover Mode

Internal

Safety for Anthropic employees in public repos. Strips codenames, internal info, attribution.

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Transcript Classifier

Internal

AI-powered classifier for auto-mode permission decisions. Determines safe vs unsafe tool calls.

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Monitor Tool

Internal

System monitoring for runtime behavior and performance metrics.

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ULTRAPLAN

Internal

Remote 30-minute Opus sessions for complex multi-step planning. Context teleportation.

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Web Browser Tool

Internal

Full web browser capabilities beyond simple fetch.

Coming Soon 6 features
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Multi-Environment Bridge

Planned

Multiple environments per host:dir pairing.

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Scratchpad Filesystem

Planned

Sandboxed filesystem for agent experimentation.

History Snipping

Planned

Advanced conversation compaction via SnipTool.

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Push Notifications

Planned

Mobile push notifications from KAIROS assistant.

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GitHub Webhooks

Planned

PR subscription webhooks for proactive monitoring.

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Lodestone

Planned

Referenced in source but purpose unclear - possibly a guidance/navigation system for agents.