Major Fixes

• Startup Stability on MacOS: A critical issue that caused the application to crash on startup for users on MacOS has been resolved.
• Enhanced UI: The UI has been improved with better organization and a cleaner look. More UI improvements to come.

New Features

• Meal Planner: A pop-up window has been introduced the lets the user check boxes for items in their kitchen to generate recipes and grocery lists.
• Automatically Install Ollama: Ollama will automatically be installed on Linux and MacOS, Windows users are directed to the installer.
• New Setting Screen: The settings have moved to a new screen.
• Links to Documentation: The program links to the documentation site.

MacOS Installer

This is the first release to include a MacOS build. The build was tested on a Macbook Air M1 with 16GB of RAM.

Installation

Windows

Run the .exe file.

Linux

The binary will Launch Ctrl+Revise.

The tar file includes a Makefile designed to manage the installation process of the Ctrl+Revise application. It includes targets for user-install (no sudo required), system install, and uninstall.

Targets

The following targets are available in the Makefile:

make install: Installs the application in the system's default location.
make uninstall Uninstalls the application from the system.
make user-install Installs the application in the user's local directory (~/.local/).
make user-uninstall: Uninstalls the application from the user's local directory.

MacOS

Open the dmg file and drag the icon onto the Applications shortcut.

Major Fixes

• Startup Stability on Nvidia GPUs: A critical issue that caused the application to crash on startup for users with Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) has been resolved.
• Enhanced UI Handling: The user interface now smoothly handles window resizing, ensuring a seamless experience across various screen sizes and resolutions.

New Features

• Interactive Response System: A pop-up window has been introduced to display responses and provide users with the option to revise their input.
• Side-by-Side Language Translations: A dedicated window allows for simultaneous translation of text in multiple languages
• Default AI Model Upgrade: Llama3.1 has been set as the default AI model, leveraging its advanced capabilities to deliver even more accurate and informative responses.
• Additional AI Model Integration: The Gemma 2b AI model has been added to choose from

Installer for Windows Systems

A dedicated installer is now available for Windows systems.

This release represents a substantial leap forward in the mission to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly AI-powered platform for all desktop platforms. We are committed to continuous improvement and look forward to your feedback!

Installation

Ollama is not bundled with the installer but required, get and install Ollama from Ollama.com before installing Ctrl+Revise.

Windows

Run the .exe file.

Linux

The binary will Launch Ctrl+Revise.

The tar file includes a Makefile designed to manage the installation process of the Ctrl+Revise application. It includes targets for user-install (no sudo required), system install, and uninstall.

Targets

The following targets are available in the Makefile:

make install: Installs the application in the system's default location.
make uninstall Uninstalls the application from the system.
make user-install Installs the application in the user's local directory (~/.local/).
make user-uninstall: Uninstalls the application from the user's local directory.

MacOS

No builds at this time, MacBook screen is currently broke.
Follow the build instructions from the README.md.

Ctrl+Revise v0.0.5 Release Notes

New Features

• Multilingual Support: Translate text to and from different languages using our AI-powered translation module.
• Text-to-Speech (TTS): Listen to your text read out loud with our advanced TTS engine.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility:
  • Windows: Ctrl+Revise now runs natively on Windows, ensuring a seamless experience for all users.
  • Wayland: Our application is now Wayland-compatible, making it possible to run on Linux distributions that support this protocol.
• AI Model Fetching and Updates: Easily fetch new AI models and use them directly in your projects. We've also added more AI models to our collection!
• GPU RAM Usage Estimation: Get an estimate of the expected GPU RAM usage for each AI model, ensuring you can plan accordingly.

Bug Fixes

• Progress Screen Not Hiding: The progress screen will now correctly hide after an error occurs, preventing any confusion.
• First-Use Text Detection: Ctrl+Revise should now properly detect and process text on first use.
• Model Selection and Update: Models will now update correctly after selecting a new one, eliminating any issues with model pulling.
• Stability Updates: Various stability updates have been implemented to ensure a smoother user experience.

Other Improvements

This release includes other minor improvements and optimizations to enhance your overall experience using Ctrl+Revise.

Installation

Windows

The exe will launch Ctrl+Revise.

Linux

The binary will Launch Ctrl+Revise

The tar file includes a Makefile designed to manage the installation process of the Ctrl+Revise application. It includes targets for user-install (no sudo required), system install, and uninstall.

Targets

The following targets are available in this Makefile:

• make install: Installs the Ctrl+Revise application in the system's default location.
• make uninstall Uninstalls the Ctrl+Revise application from the system.
• make user-install Installs the Ctrl+Revise application in the user's local directory (~/.local/).
• make user-uninstall: Uninstalls the Ctrl+Revise application from the user's local directory.

Get Started with Ctrl+Revise v0.0.5 Today!

Full Changelog: https://github.com/bahelit/ctrl_plus_revise/compare/v0.0.3...v0.0.5

Initial Release

We are thrilled to announce the first official release of Ctrl+Revise, a cutting-edge, locally-run artificial intelligence tool designed to elevate your writing standards. This release marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide a seamless and powerful tool for improving writing across various text programs. Ctrl+Revise leverages a large language model to offer real-time suggestions for grammar corrections, sentence structure, and vocabulary enhancements, all while ensuring your privacy and data security.

Highlights of v0.0.3-Beta

• Grammar Suggestions: Get real-time grammar suggestions to refine your writing.
• Vocabulary Enhancements: Discover alternative words to enrich your text.
• Sentence Structure Improvements: Receive suggestions for enhancing your sentence structures.
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Utilize keyboard shortcuts for quick and efficient writing assistance.
• Local AI Model: Your data stays private with the AI model running locally on your machine.
• Cross-platform Compatibility: Whether you're on Windows, Linux, or macOS, Ctrl+Revise has got you covered.
• Audio Feedback: Enjoy audio feedback for the AI's suggestions to improve your writing experience.
• Screen Reader Support: Ctrl+Revise is accessible, offering support for screen readers for visually impaired users.

New Features

• Docker Integration: For those preferring containerized environments, Ctrl+Revise now supports Docker, allowing you to pull the latest Ollama Docker image and manage it directly from the application.
• Ollama Integration: Ctrl+Revise seamlessly connects to Ollama for interacting with various Large-Language-Models, ensuring a robust and efficient backend for processing your text.

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