Artifex — Personal AI Workspace | Early Access Devlog - itch.io

September 19 update — workspace tools, better task controls and the full-feature trial

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:49 GMT

This combined devlog covers today's 0.5.31–0.5.40 updates . The latest full-edition and demo installers are 0.5.40 for Windows 64-bit. 0.5.40: a real game-building demo and focused fixes New in...

0.5.28 — Ask when it matters, and clear old task records

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:13:35 GMT

Artifex 0.5.28 adds focused question popups and better task cleanup. When an important requirement is missing, Artifex can explain what it needs to know and ask you directly. Choose an option or type...

0.5.27 — Clear the queue and see why messages wait

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:32:25 GMT

This update makes sending messages and managing waiting work clearer. Send message is now the default label. When Artifex is available, your message starts immediately. If it has to wait, Chat shows w...

0.5.26 — Bounded autonomy, recovery, and a clearer first start

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:54:31 GMT

This update gives Artifex clearer limits when working on its own source, explains blocked actions more usefully, and adds a complete Getting Started walkthrough. Full Access still handles routine work...

0.5.22 — Easier setup and readable action reviews

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:40:58 GMT

Artifex 0.5.22 makes it easier to choose a model, try your first task and understand what an action will change. Updated Windows installers are available for both the full edition and the limited demo...

0.5.21 — Vision assistance, clearer answers and optional Vexp context

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:32:50 GMT

Artifex can now use a vision helper to return observations from approved screenshots and project images to the main chat model. Choose the chat connection or local Ollama under Settings → Vision. En...

0.5.20 — Hardware questions and checkpoint fixes

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:59:02 GMT

This maintenance update fixes a case where a simple question about local AI models ended with a checkpoint error instead of an answer. What changed A single missing placeholder filename such as None n...

0.5.19 — Better task recovery and a refreshed demo

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:03:30 GMT

Artifex 0.5.19 is available for the full Windows edition and the limited demo. This update focuses on recovering unfinished tasks, keeping long conversations lighter and making the demo easier to expl...

0.5.18 — In-app VM desktop and leaner AI requests

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:15:13 GMT

Artifex 0.5.18-preview is available for the full Windows edition. A desktop you can watch inside Artifex The new VM Desktop tab shows a live, isolated Windows Sandbox. Artifex can inspect it, click, t...

0.5.17 — Token usage, request limits and Gemini model IDs

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:47:50 GMT

Artifex 0.5.17 adds a local Usage tab so you can see what model requests consume before running larger paid tasks. See requests and reported tokens Open Settings → Usage for task/model totals, input...

0.5.16 — Watch Artifex’s browser cursor

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:41:07 GMT

Artifex’s browser now shows a visible gold cursor with a short action label, so you can follow where it clicks, types, presses a key or selects an option. Your manual page input uses a blue cursor...

0.5.15 — Narrated demos, clearer browsing and easier updates

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:00:04 GMT

Artifex can now help turn a recorded demonstration into a narrated video. In Video Studio, enter a short Video purpose , choose Draft narration from video , review the script and export with your chos...

0.5.14 — Choose Chrome or Edge, plus Ollama GPU recovery

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:08:43 GMT

Artifex 0.5.14-preview is now available for Windows. The full Early Access edition is $99.99 USD, one-time ; the free feature tour and limited demo remain available. Use your installed browser Choose...

0.5.13 — Installer recovery fix

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:47:27 GMT

Artifex 0.5.13 fixes a Windows installation problem: reinstalling after uninstall could stop with “A recovery copy for this version already exists” and show raw PowerShell text. The previous recov...

0.5.12 — Easier asset setup, prompt workflows and clearer activity

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:12:14 GMT

Artifex 0.5.12-preview is available for the full Windows edition. This update makes asset creation easier to set up and gives a clearer view of what is running. Less setup, clearer controls Start Comf...

0.5.11 — Simple text-to-video and Asset Studio fixes

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:41:22 GMT

Artifex 0.5.11-preview adds simple local text-to-video. Open Assets → Text to video , describe a scene and its motion, choose duration and size, then click Generate video . Artifex creates the Wan...

0.5.9 — Asset Studio and automatic read-aloud

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:56:43 GMT

Artifex 0.5.9 is available for the full Windows edition. Always read aloud Enable Settings → Voices → Always read aloud , or use Chat → More. New replies in the chat you are viewing are read wit...

0.5.5–0.5.8 — Workflows, Video Studio and offline voices

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:56:20 GMT

These improvements were developed across versions 0.5.5–0.5.8 and are included in the new full 0.5.9 installer. Task controls: queue follow-ups, send updates to a working task and run up to two sepa...

0.5.4 — Free feature tour and guided demo (release recap)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:55:34 GMT

Artifex 0.5.4 introduced a way to explore the workspace before setting up AI. Explore Artifex: seven illustrated chapters covering files, editable memory, projects/chats, browser/program tools, longer...

0.4.2 — Android companion connection (release recap)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:50:56 GMT

The previously released 0.4.2 Windows update added an optional connection for Artifex Companion. Pair a phone using a QR code or pairing text on a private network. Review tasks and pending approvals,...

0.4.1 — Remembered itch.io activation (release recap)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:50:02 GMT

A catch-up note for the previously released 0.4.1 update: Artifex added itch.io sign-in and ownership verification for the full Windows edition. Sign in with the itch.io account that owns Artifex. Act...

Artifex Companion — Privacy Policy

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:28:39 GMT

Effective September 8, 2026. Applies to Artifex Companion, including Google Play test versions. Developed by Jacob Eli Alicea. Contact: d3cr7pt@gmail.com . Your PC connection The companion connects di...