Editor Release Research - June 2026

.gitignore

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 # Local agent-generated config and skills
 .agents/
+
+# Test results
+test-results/

docs/editor-research/claude-code/2.1.193.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-25T12:00:00-04:00"
+editor_id: "claude-code"
+editor_version: "2.1.193"
+sources:
+   - "https://code.claude.com/docs/en/changelog"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Claude Code 2.1.186 added a "Skills" section to the `/plugin` Installed tab and improved malformed `SKILL.md` YAML frontmatter handling.
+   - aix status: aix already manages skills via symlinks in `.claude/skills/`. The improved error handling in Claude Code improves the reliability of aix-installed skills.
+- Claude Code 2.1.186 improved skill frontmatter: `display-name`, `default-enabled`, `fallback`, and `metadata.*` keys now accept kebab-case, snake_case, and camelCase.
+   - aix status: aix should update its skill metadata generation to prefer these standard naming conventions if it generates them.
+- Claude Code 2.1.186: `!` bash commands now trigger Claude to respond to the output automatically; set `"respondToBashCommands": false` in `settings.json` to keep the previous context-only behavior.
+   - aix status: aix may want to expose this setting in its own configuration schema if it wants to provide cross-editor bash response control.
+- Claude Code 2.1.183 added `attribution.sessionUrl` setting to omit the `claude.ai` session link from commits and PRs.
+   - aix status: aix could add this to its editor-specific settings mapping for Claude Code.
+- Claude Code 2.1.178: Skills in nested `.claude/skills` directories now load when working on files there; on a name clash, the nested skill appears as `<dir>:<name>`.
+   - aix status: aix's discovery logic for project-level skills already uses `.claude/skills/`. This change allows for deeper nesting which aix might want to support or document.
+- Claude Code 2.1.163: `Stop` and `SubagentStop` hooks can now return `hookSpecificOutput.additionalContext`.
+   - aix status: aix supports hooks but doesn't model the return types of hook scripts. No change needed to config generation.
+- Claude Code 2.1.157: Plugins in `.claude/skills` directories are now automatically loaded, no marketplace required.
+   - aix status: This simplifies aix's skill/plugin installation strategy for Claude Code, as aix can just write to `.claude/skills/`.
+- Claude Code 2.1.152: Added `MessageDisplay` hook event.
+   - aix status: implemented in `packages/schema/src/hooks.ts` and Claude Code strategy.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` documents Claude Code support for hooks and skills.
+- `packages/schema/src/hooks.ts` defines the current supported hook events.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/claude-code/hooks.ts` handles the mapping of events.

docs/editor-research/claude-code/2.1.195.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-27T17:50:43-04:00"
+editor_id: "claude-code"
+editor_version: "2.1.195"
+sources:
+   - "https://code.claude.com/docs/en/changelog"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Claude Code 2.1.195: Maintenance release with performance improvements and minor bug fixes.
+   - aix status: No implementation changes needed. Existing support for hooks and skills remains functional.
+- Claude Code 2.1.194: Fixed an issue where the /commands directory was not correctly prioritized over user-scope commands.
+   - aix status: aix handles command discovery via the OpenCode/Claude convention; no change needed as aix uses project-scoped paths.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` documents Claude Code support.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/claude-code/` implements the adapter.

docs/editor-research/codex/0.142.2.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-25T12:00:00-04:00"
+editor_id: "codex"
+editor_version: "0.142.2"
+sources:
+   - "https://developers.openai.com/codex/changelog"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Codex 0.142.2: MCP tools now use tool search by default when supported.
+   - aix status: This is an upstream change that improves the performance of aix-configured MCP servers.
+- Codex 0.142.2: macOS authentication clients can honor system proxy, PAC, and WPAD settings.
+   - aix status: aix could add an option to enable `respect_system_proxy` in its Codex configuration.
+- Codex 0.141.0: Added selected-plugin precedence and attribution to the MCP catalog.
+   - aix status: aix may need to update its plugin/MCP configuration logic if it wants to control precedence.
+- Codex 0.141.0: Discover stdio MCP servers from selected executor plugins.
+   - aix status: This aligns with how aix manages plugins and MCP servers, providing more integration points.
+- Codex 0.140.0 added permanent session deletion and `/import` for importing setup from Claude Code.
+   - aix status: The `/import` command specifically targets Claude Code, which is a key editor aix supports. This reinforces the need for aix to maintain cross-editor compatibility.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` documents Codex support for rules, prompts, MCP, skills, and hooks.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/codex/` implements Codex configuration.

docs/editor-research/codex/0.142.3.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-27T17:50:43-04:00"
+editor_id: "codex"
+editor_version: "0.142.3"
+sources:
+   - "https://github.com/openai/codex/releases"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Codex 0.142.3: Maintenance-only patch release with no user-facing changes since 0.142.2.
+   - aix status: No implementation changes needed.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` documents Codex support.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/codex/` implements the adapter.

docs/editor-research/copilot/1.0.65.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-25T12:00:00-04:00"
+editor_id: "copilot"
+editor_version: "1.0.65"
+sources:
+   - "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/copilot-cli/main/changelog.md"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Copilot 1.0.65 added a `copilot skill` subcommand to list, add, and remove skills from a file, URL, or directory.
+   - aix status: aix manages skills via files in `.github/skills/`. This new CLI command might be a target for aix to use or could provide a new way to discover skills.
+- Copilot 1.0.64 added `/branch` as an alias for `/fork`, matching Claude Code's command naming.
+   - aix status: no change needed as aix uses its own naming.
+- Copilot 1.0.64 introduced an experimental `--worktree` flag.
+   - aix status: aix could add support for worktree-based operations if it wants to provide a unified worktree management interface.
+- Copilot 1.0.62: Plugins can now ship extensions.
+   - aix status: aix may need to update its plugin modeling if it wants to support this new capability.
+- Copilot 1.0.51: status line can now be customized via shell scripts.
+   - aix status: aix could provide a way to configure the status line across editors that support it.
+- Copilot 1.0.41: Added support for `~/.agents/skills/` as a personal skill discovery directory.
+   - aix status: `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` already reflects this for user-scope skills in some contexts, but should be verified for Copilot.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` defines Copilot support and paths.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/copilot/` implements Copilot configuration.

docs/editor-research/cursor/3.9.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-25T12:00:00-04:00"
+editor_id: "cursor"
+editor_version: "3.9"
+sources:
+   - "https://cursor.com/changelog"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Cursor 3.9 added a new Customize page for managing plugins, skills, MCPs, subagents, rules, commands, and hooks.
+   - aix status: aix's goal is to be the unified interface for these configurations. The fact that Cursor now has a central place for them reinforces the value of aix. aix should verify that its generated config files are correctly picked up by this new Customize page.
+- Cursor 3.9: plugins, skills, and MCPs can now be managed at user, team, or workspace level.
+   - aix status: aix already supports project and user scopes. It might need to add support for a "team" scope if Cursor defines a specific file-based convention for it.
+- Cursor 3.7 introduced Cloud subagents with `/in-cloud` and cloud environment setup.
+   - aix status: aix may want to add support for configuring cloud-specific agents or environments if they are backed by local files like `.cursor/environment.json`.
+- Cursor 3.7 added `/automate` skill.
+   - aix status: similar to Claude Code's workflows, aix doesn't currently model editor-specific automation files, but could if they become standard.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` documents Cursor support for rules, prompts, agents, MCP, skills, and hooks.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/cursor/` contains the implementation for Cursor configuration.

docs/editor-research/devin-desktop/3.3.18.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-27T17:50:43-04:00"
+editor_id: "devin-desktop"
+editor_version: "3.3.18"
+sources:
+   - "https://windsurf.com/changelog"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Windsurf was rebranded to Devin Desktop starting with version 3.0.12.
+   - aix status: implemented. aix now supports `devin-desktop` as a first-class editor ID with its own adapter and icons.
+- Devin Desktop 3.3.18: Subagents can now be configured with a default model.
+   - aix status: aix supports agent/subagent definitions and can map model fields if needed.
+- Devin Desktop 3.3.18: Added an attribution option to the Devin Local config file.
+   - aix status: aix maps attribution settings to the relevant editor config files.
+- Support for plural directory names (`agents/`, `skills/`, `commands/`).
+   - aix status: implemented. The OpenCode and Devin Desktop adapters now prioritize plural directory names during discovery and installation.
+- Support for `.devinignore` file.
+   - aix status: aix could add support for generating or respecting `.devinignore` in its project management logic.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` includes the `devin-desktop` ID.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/devin-desktop/` (DevinDesktopAdapter) implements the logic.
+- `packages/site/src/lib/editor-support.ts` includes the Devin Desktop icon mapping.

docs/editor-research/gemini/0.45.0.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-25T12:00:00-04:00"
+editor_id: "gemini"
+editor_version: "0.45.0"
+sources:
+   - "https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/docs/changelogs/index.md"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Gemini CLI 0.44.0: Added native support for Sublime Text and Emacs Client.
+   - aix status: needs follow-up to add `sublime` and `emacs` to the supported editor names if aix wants to provide unified config for these new Gemini CLI targets.
+- Gemini CLI 0.43.0: Added the ability to export sessions to files and import them.
+   - aix status: no direct impact on config generation, but useful for session management.
+- Gemini CLI 0.40.0: Transitions to a prompt-driven, four-tier memory management system.
+   - aix status: aix may need to update its memory configuration logic for Gemini CLI to align with this new system.
+- Gemini CLI 0.35.0: Added customizable keyboard shortcuts and support for the extended Kitty protocol.
+   - aix status: aix could provide a way to configure these shortcuts across editors.
+- Gemini CLI 0.31.0: The policy engine now supports project-level policies and MCP server wildcards.
+   - aix status: aix should update its policy/permission generation for Gemini CLI to support these new features.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` documents Gemini support for rules, prompts, agents, MCP, skills, and hooks.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/gemini/` implements Gemini configuration.

docs/editor-research/gemini/0.49.0.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-27T17:50:43-04:00"
+editor_id: "gemini"
+editor_version: "0.49.0"
+sources:
+   - "https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/docs/changelogs/index.md"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Gemini CLI 0.49.0: Migrated `coreTools` setting to `tools.core` in config.
+   - aix status: aix should update its Gemini configuration generator to use the new `tools.core` path for core tool settings.
+- Gemini CLI 0.49.0: Added `eval:inventory` CLI command and reporting logic.
+   - aix status: No change needed to config generation, but useful for user workflows.
+- Gemini CLI 0.47.0: Added documentation and migration commands for Antigravity CLI (rebranding).
+   - aix status: aix should monitor the Antigravity rebrand for potential path or config changes.
+- Gemini CLI 0.47.0: Respects backend definitions for 3.5 flash.
+   - aix status: No change needed to aix core; model definitions are passed through.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/gemini/mcp.ts` handles the configuration generation.

docs/editor-research/opencode/1.17.11.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-25T12:00:00-04:00"
+editor_id: "opencode"
+editor_version: "1.17.11"
+sources:
+   - "https://opencode.ai/docs/config/"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- OpenCode now supports plural names for subdirectories: `agents/`, `commands/`, `modes/`, `plugins/`, `skills/`, `tools/`, and `themes/`. Singular names (e.g., `agent/`) are also supported for backwards compatibility.
+   - aix status: implemented; OpenCode now supports plural directory names for skills, agents, and commands.
+- OpenCode: Organizations can provide default configuration via the `.well-known/opencode` endpoint.
+   - aix status: This is an upstream change that provides another layer of configuration. aix should be aware of this layer when resolving effective config.
+- OpenCode supports {env:VARIABLE_NAME} and {file:path/to/file} variable substitution in its config.
+   - aix status: aix should verify if it needs to escape these patterns in its own config generation or if it can leverage them for more dynamic configurations.
+- OpenCode added `experimental.policies` to allow or deny actions on configured resources.
+   - aix status: needs follow-up to add support for generating these new policy definitions in OpenCode config.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` documents OpenCode support for rules, prompts, agents, MCP, and skills.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/opencode/` implements OpenCode configuration.

docs/editor-research/windsurf/3.3.18.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-25T12:00:00-04:00"
+editor_id: "windsurf"
+editor_version: "3.3.18"
+sources:
+   - "https://windsurf.com/changelog"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Windsurf 3.0.12 was rebranded to Devin Desktop.
+   - aix status: aix should update its internal naming and documentation to reflect this rebrand while maintaining backward compatibility for the `windsurf` editor ID.
+- Devin Desktop 3.3.18: Subagents can now be configured with a default model.
+   - aix status: aix could add a `model` field to its subagent/agent definitions for Devin Desktop.
+- Devin Desktop 3.3.18: Added an attribution option to the Devin Local config file.
+   - aix status: aix can map its existing attribution settings to this new Devin Local setting.
+- Windsurf 1.9577.24 added support for loading `SKILL.md` files from the `.windsurf/skills/` directory.
+   - aix status: implemented in `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts`.
+- Windsurf 1.9552.21 added support for reading skills from the `.agents/skills` directory.
+   - aix status: `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` already mentions `.agents/skills` for compatibility, which Devin Desktop now supports natively.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` currently uses the `windsurf` ID and documents its support.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/windsurf/` contains the implementation.

docs/editor-research/zed/1.8.2.md

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+---
+research_performed_at: "2026-06-25T12:00:00-04:00"
+editor_id: "zed"
+editor_version: "1.8.2"
+sources:
+   - "https://zed.dev/releases/stable"
+---
+
+## Changes affecting aix
+
+- Zed 1.8.2 added the `agent.terminal_init_command` setting.
+   - aix status: aix could expose this setting in its Zed-specific configuration.
+- Zed 1.7.2 added auto-compaction and `/compact` to Zed Agent.
+   - aix status: This is a runtime change in Zed, but aix might want to allow users to configure compaction settings if they become available in `settings.json`.
+- Zed 1.7.2 improved agent skills management by moving it into the settings UI.
+   - aix status: aix manages Zed skills via symlinks in `.agents/skills/`. This change in Zed's UI reinforces the importance of the `.agents/skills/` directory which aix already uses.
+- Zed 1.6.3: Added shareable agent skill links.
+   - aix status: no direct impact on aix's configuration management, but useful for users.
+- Zed 1.6.3: Added "Fast mode" support in the agent panel for Anthropic and OpenAI models.
+   - aix status: aix should verify if this can be toggled via `settings.json` and expose it if so.
+
+## Baseline evidence
+
+- `packages/schema/src/editor-support.ts` documents Zed support for rules, MCP, and skills.
+- `packages/core/src/editors/strategies/zed/` implements Zed configuration.

package.json

@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@
       "standards": "npm run lint && npm run format:check && npm run typecheck",
       "lint": "oxlint",
       "lint:fix": "oxlint --fix",
-      "format": "npm run lint:fix && oxfmt '**/*.{css,json,md,yml,yaml}' '!**/.agents/**' '!**/.beads/**' '!**/AGENTS.md' '!**/GEMINI.md'",
-      "format:check": "oxfmt --check '**/*.{css,json,md,yml,yaml}' '!**/.agents/**' '!**/.beads/**' '!**/AGENTS.md' '!**/GEMINI.md'",
+      "format": "npm run lint:fix && oxfmt '**/*.{css,json,md,yml,yaml}' '!**/.agents/**' '!**/.beads/**' '!**/AGENTS.md' '!**/GEMINI.md' '!**/test-results/**'",
+      "format:check": "oxfmt --check '**/*.{css,json,md,yml,yaml}' '!**/.agents/**' '!**/.beads/**' '!**/AGENTS.md' '!**/GEMINI.md' '!**/test-results/**'",
       "typecheck": "tsc --noEmit",
       "version:bump": "node ./scripts/version-bump.mjs",
       "qa:sandbox": "./scripts/qa-sandbox.sh",

packages/cli/src/lib/delete-helper.ts

@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ export function computeFilesToDelete(
             codex: { project: '.agents/skills', user: '.codex/skills' },
             gemini: { project: '.gemini/skills', user: '.gemini/skills' },
             opencode: { project: '.opencode/skills', user: '.config/opencode/skills' },
+            'devin-desktop': { project: '.windsurf/skills', user: '.windsurf/skills' },
          };
 
          const skillDirConfig = editorSkillDirs[editor];

packages/core/src/__tests__/editors/adapters.test.ts

@@ -82,7 +82,8 @@ describe('Editor Adapters', () => {
          expect(editors).toContain('codex');
          expect(editors).toContain('gemini');
          expect(editors).toContain('opencode');
-         expect(editors).toHaveLength(8);
+         expect(editors).toContain('devin-desktop');
+         expect(editors).toHaveLength(9);
       });
    });
 

packages/core/src/__tests__/editors/editor-support-data.test.ts

@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ describe('editor support data', () => {
          codex: new CodexHooksStrategy(),
          zed: new NoHooksStrategy(),
          opencode: new NoHooksStrategy(),
+         'devin-desktop': new WindsurfHooksStrategy(),
       };
 
       for (const editor of supportedEditorNames) {

packages/core/src/editors/adapters/devin-desktop.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+import { WindsurfAdapter } from './windsurf.js';
+
+/**
+ * Devin Desktop editor adapter. Devin Desktop is the rebranded version of Windsurf.
+ * It shares the same configuration format and directory structures as Windsurf.
+ */
+export class DevinDesktopAdapter extends WindsurfAdapter {
+   override readonly name = 'devin-desktop' as const;
+}

packages/core/src/editors/adapters/index.ts

@@ -7,3 +7,4 @@ export { ZedAdapter } from './zed.js';
 export { CodexAdapter } from './codex.js';
 export { GeminiAdapter } from './gemini.js';
 export { OpenCodeAdapter } from './opencode.js';
+export { DevinDesktopAdapter } from './devin-desktop.js';