Changelog

Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and fixes in Arbiter.

v0.1.3 Improvement
February 2026

Improvements

  • License expiration overlay now shows appropriate messaging for both trial and license expiration
  • Sanitized placeholder text in UI configuration fields
v0.1.2 Hotfix
February 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with npm installations
v0.1.1 Stable
February 2026

First stable release! Arbiter v0.1.1 brings major improvements to observability, AI capabilities, and developer experience. This release includes extensive new features based on community feedback.

New AI Models

  • Latest Claude Models: Support for Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.5, and Haiku 4.5
  • Codex Integration: Support for Codex AI models
  • Local Model Support: Run Ollama models locally (llama3.1, qwen2.5-coder, deepseek-coder)
  • LM Studio Integration: User-friendly GUI for local model management
  • OpenCode CLI: Open-source CLI with multi-provider support

Dashboard & Observability

  • Analytics Dashboard: Comprehensive metrics with run history charts and worker breakdown
  • Workspace Viewer: Real-time monitoring of active workspaces with live logs
  • Jump-In Feature: Open terminals directly into running workspaces for debugging
  • Run History Table: Paginated view of all runs with filtering and search
  • Visual Stats: Success rates, average runtime, and performance metrics

Self-Learning Mode

  • Automatic Knowledge Extraction: AI learns from successful runs and mistakes
  • Project-Specific Learnings: Builds custom knowledge base per repository
  • Learning Categories: Code patterns, gotchas, testing requirements, and edge cases
  • Persistent Memory: New runs benefit from accumulated knowledge
  • Manual Learning Management: Edit, view, and delete learnings through the dashboard

Webhooks & Notifications

  • Custom Webhooks: Create HTTP endpoints for event notifications
  • Rich Events: PR opened, run completed/failed, validation/checks failed, AI review completed
  • HMAC Signatures: Verify webhook authenticity with secret signing
  • Event Filtering: Subscribe only to events you care about
  • Integration Ready: Works with Slack, Discord, PagerDuty, and custom services

Advanced Logging

  • PostgreSQL Support: Persistent log storage with full-text search
  • Elasticsearch Integration: Scalable log indexing and querying
  • Structured Logging: JSON-formatted logs for easy parsing and analysis
  • Dashboard Log Viewer: Browse and search logs directly in the UI

PR/Issue Commands

  • /arbiter-change: Request changes to Arbiter-created PRs with natural language
  • /arbiter-review: Trigger manual AI code review on any PR
  • #arbiter-note: Add context and notes for AI to consider during work
  • Write Access Required: Authorization checks prevent abuse in public repos
  • Priority Processing: Comment-triggered work takes precedence over new issues

Multiple Installation Methods

  • npm Package: Install globally with npm install -g @git-arbiter/arbiter
  • Homebrew: Easy installation on macOS with brew install git-arbiter/tap/arbiter
  • Docker: Pre-configured Docker images for containerized deployment
  • Direct Download: Pre-built binaries for all major platforms (macOS, Linux, ARM64)

Workspace Management

  • CLI Commands: arbiter validate, arbiter commit, arbiter push, arbiter pr
  • Manual Intervention: Jump into workspaces to fix issues manually
  • Workspace Deletion: Remove completed workspaces from the dashboard
  • Path Copying: Quick access to workspace directories

AI Code Review

  • Automatic Reviews: AI reviews all Arbiter-created PRs before opening
  • Manual Triggers: Use /arbiter-review on any PR
  • Custom Prompts: Configure review criteria per repository
  • Verdict System: APPROVE, REQUEST_CHANGES, or COMMENT outcomes
  • Detailed Feedback: Security issues, code quality, and improvement suggestions

Configuration Improvements

  • Model Discovery: Auto-detect available Ollama/LM Studio models
  • Validation Pipeline: Customizable test/lint/build commands per repo
  • Auto-Run Settings: Configurable intervals and PR iteration priority
  • Security Policies: Granular command allowlists and blocklists
  • Enhanced Dashboard: Real-time status updates and configuration viewing

Ready for Production: v0.1.1 is our first stable release suitable for production use. All beta features have been thoroughly tested and hardened. Thank you to our beta testers for invaluable feedback!

v0.1.0-beta Beta
February 2026

Initial beta release! Arbiter is now available for early adopters. This release includes all core functionality for autonomous GitHub issue solving.

Core Features

  • Autonomous GitHub issue monitoring and resolution
  • Multi-AI support: Claude Code, Cursor, Ollama, and LM Studio
  • Automatic pull request creation and management
  • PR iteration support with comment-based commands
  • Web dashboard for real-time monitoring
  • Local-first architecture - your code never leaves your machine

CLI & Workflow

  • Simple label-based issue assignment (e.g., agent-ok)
  • Automated workspace setup and cleanup
  • Git workflow automation (branches, commits, PRs)
  • Test execution and validation
  • Security layer for sensitive commands

Deployment

  • Docker-based deployment for easy setup
  • Support for multiple deployment modes (host CLI, host network)
  • Environment variable configuration
  • Volume mounting for local code access

Security & Privacy

  • Local-first processing - no external code hosting
  • GitHub PAT authentication
  • Configurable security policies
  • Protected command execution

What's Next

  • Enhanced error handling and recovery
  • Additional AI provider integrations
  • Improved dashboard features
  • Community feedback and feature requests

Beta Notice: This is an early release. We're actively working on improvements and welcome your feedback. Join our Discord community to report bugs, request features, and get support.