What's new.

Public preview

First public release. Everything described on the marketing site is live in the build:

• WebView2-hosted chat panel anchored to the active workbook
• MCP server on localhost with bearer-token auth
• Claude Code CLI integration (native installer, no Node.js dependency)
• Optional Claude Desktop bridge via .dxt extension
• Python sandbox (CPython 3.11) with pandas, numpy, openpyxl, plotly
• Write journal, approvals queue, DPAPI-encrypted credential vault
• Skill library with 12 built-in routines for common finance workflows

EDR-friendly installer flow

• Switched from npm-based to native installer for Claude Code CLI
• Pure instructions-based install (no in-process spawning) for EDR-protected machines
• Two-step UX: install command + signin command, each with copy-to-clipboard
• Per-install debug trace files for support diagnostics

ERP connector pack

• Odoo, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books
• OAuth refresh handled transparently
• Per-connector skill library (trial balance pull, ageing, JE post)
• Generic OData + REST connectors for everything else

Skills system

• YAML + Python skill format with input validation and preconditions
• Skill catalogue with 8 built-in routines (bank rec, accruals, ageing, audit sample, …)
• SkillsLoader auto-discovers user skills from ~/.hisab/skills/
• Per-skill audit trail

Coming next

• Team console: shared skills library, cross-user audit log, role-based permissions
• Mac support (Excel for Mac with the same MCP architecture)
• BYOK for AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic direct, Azure OpenAI)
• SOC 2 Type I report
• Team console, role-based approvals, and shared audit log