Changelog
Track the latest updates and improvements to Brassens
v0.4.0
Latestdesktop
June 17, 2026
A new way to install Brassens on Windows — with Copilot key support and a verified, signed app — plus cross-device history and a sharper dashboard.
New
- •New Microsoft Store app-package install for Windows, alongside the regular installer — pick it if you want the Copilot key feature.
- •Copilot key support: set Brassens as your Copilot key app and press the Copilot key (or Windows + C) on Windows 11 to start dictation instantly.
- •Cross-device history: dictations from your other devices — including your phone — now show up with the device name and the real app icon, both ways.
- •History entries now carry mode and dictionary tags with a rich hover panel, so you can see at a glance how each dictation was captured.
Improved
- •The Windows app is now digitally signed, so Windows no longer warns about an “unknown publisher” when you install or update.
- •The home dashboard adds “recent vs. your typical” badges next to your Words, WPM and Sessions, so you can spot when you’re above or below your usual pace.
- •Clearer microphone settings: a readiness section and clickable help hints make it obvious when your mic is good to go.
- •The sign-in screen now leads with what Brassens does for you, instead of login plumbing.
Fixed
- •Fixed an occasional silent recording right after the app had been idle — your first dictation after a break now captures audio reliably.
- •No more false “server unreachable” warning when a recording actually started and transcribed fine.
v0.3.3
desktop
June 3, 2026
A friendlier home base: a multi-tab Settings dialog with in-app billing, a configurable recording pill, in-app sign-in, and much better Linux support.
New
- •A new floating, multi-tab Settings dialog brings everything together — including in-app billing, so you can manage your subscription without leaving Brassens.
- •Make the recording pill your own: auto-hide it, give it a sound, and preview your choices live in a built-in configurator.
- •Sign in right inside the app — with a password or a magic link — instead of being bounced out to a browser.
Improved
- •A refreshed meeting view with titles, charts and inline editing, so you can clean up and read back meetings more easily.
- •A compact metrics rail on the home screen with a trend graph gives you an at-a-glance pulse of your recent activity.
- •Per-tab help is now built in: a contextual guide menu explains each settings tab right where you need it.
- •Much better Linux support: the recording pill positions correctly on GNOME, KDE and niri (Wayland), with working auto-paste and deep links.
- •Simpler pricing: a single Pro plan at $9.99, shown clearly inside the app and on the website.
v0.3.2
desktop
June 1, 2026
A big update: meeting capture, media import, a Statistics dashboard, and more reliable transcription.
New
- •Meeting capture: Brassens can detect and record your calls, then transcribe them with speaker separation and in-app audio replay.
- •Media import: bring in audio or video from a local file or a URL and transcribe it, with timestamped transcripts and SRT/ASS/TXT export.
- •New Statistics dashboard: latency-focused charts, a 7-day metrics rail, an activity heatmap, and engagement insights.
- •Transcript export menu with provider logos and an “Open with another app” action, so you can hand a transcript straight to your favourite tool.
- •Automatic per-source export: finished transcripts can be saved to a folder you choose, configurable in transcription and meeting settings.
- •Full-text search across your transcription history.
Improved
- •Transcription history now shows the recording mode and dictionary used, in a more compact layout.
- •Transcription now uses server-managed models with automatic fallback, so a single provider hiccup no longer breaks a recording.
Fixed
- •More reliable auto-paste on remote sessions (RDP/VNC, Alt+Z).
- •Smoother updates: per-user installs no longer prompt for an install scope.
v0.1.0
desktop
February 15, 2026
The first public beta of the Brassens desktop app.
New
- •Cross-platform voice capture and transcription on Windows and Linux.
- •A global shortcut to start capturing your voice from anywhere on your machine.
- •Recording library with searchable transcripts and easy export.