Hello everyone,

(Please rest assured upfront: all of the server incidents described below have already been resolved, and service is currently operating normally.)

Following the release of version 0.7.4 on the morning of April 14 (EDT), several server incidents occurred, and we also received a great deal of feedback from you about the new build. As of today, April 17, all major issues have been addressed via hotfixes. We would like to take this opportunity to explain what happened and apologize for the trouble caused since 0.7.4 went live.

1. The Free Server Outage

In 0.7.4, we upgraded our servers in both China and the U.S. and integrated a global acceleration service. However, during the route switchover to the new servers, the free server in Mainland China mistakenly identified the acceleration node's IP as the user's IP. This caused the system to flag a single IP as generating an abnormally high volume of requests in a short window, treating it as malicious abuse and automatically rate-limiting it.

About 4 hours after the incident began (2:30 AM Beijing time on April 15 / 1:30 PM EDT on April 14), we received the alerts and immediately began emergency repairs. An hour later (3:30 AM Beijing time on April 15 / 2:30 PM EDT on April 14), the China-side issue was preliminarily resolved.

Unfortunately, when we synchronized the update to both regions, the U.S. server—previously operating normally—developed the exact same IP-detection error, causing all incoming traffic to be misidentified as acceleration-node traffic and blocked. As it was already 3:30 AM Beijing time on April 15, the engineer on duty had gone to sleep. The U.S. server anomaly wasn't noticed until around 9:20 AM Beijing time on April 15 (9:20 PM EDT on April 14), and was restored to normal at approximately 9:40 AM Beijing time that same day.

Our original intent in introducing the global acceleration nodes was to improve connection quality for users worldwide, but we ended up making things worse and seriously disrupted your experience. For this, we are deeply sorry.

2. Fullscreen Always-on-Top and Mouse Click-Through Failures

We noticed that, after the update, the application sometimes failed to stay on top correctly. Some users were even unable to dismiss the changelog and got stuck at the entry screen, unable to proceed.

This is because 0.7.4 introduced a significant underlying architectural change with extensive window splitting and performance optimizations. The old N.E.K.O. was a single "mega-window," whereas the new version has been split into multiple independent sub-windows. The software now consists of more than ten independent windows, and the load timing and z-order relationships between them have become extremely complex.

Although the dev team invested a great deal of time in testing before the release and invited selected players to preview the build, certain edge cases still slipped through. After receiving your reports, it took us a full day to thoroughly trace and pinpoint the exact causes. We sincerely apologize for the shortcomings in our technical handling.

3. Changes to Proactive Conversation Behavior

A special note: beyond the two fixes above, we've also changed how proactive conversations work in the new version. You may now need to lower the base interval a bit to make the catgirl chat more actively with you. This value now represents only a minimum interval — if you ignore her for a prolonged period, her enthusiasm for starting conversations will gradually taper off.

On a related note, starting in 0.7.3, we made a quiet adjustment that lowered the trigger probability of "visual-based" conversations relative to other types. We are currently rolling this back in stages, and continuing to collect your feedback.

4. Known Issues Not Yet Fully Resolved

In the interest of full transparency, there are still a few known issues that we were unable to resolve within the limited time available:

(1) After multiple rounds of fixes, the current build still exhibits UI glitches in the Chat window under certain conditions when it's resized smaller. We'll patch this as soon as possible; in the meantime, manually adjusting the window size serves as a workaround.

(2) Once a large number of characters have been created or subscribed to, rapidly switching between catgirls may cause the Chat window to fail to open. We've gone through several rounds of attempted fixes but have not yet pinpointed the root cause. If you encounter the error "Launch failed: WebSocket not connected," please try restarting the application.

(3) In scenarios triggered by proactive conversation, the Chat window occasionally fails to play voice audio. We're still investigating the cause. The issue will resolve itself on the next round of dialogue.

(4) After renaming the currently active character, there is a high probability of triggering a "Character not found" bug. To recover, you'll need to restart the app and switch characters again. This issue was discovered during the final stage before release; we will fix it as soon as possible.

5. A Word from the Dev Team

Finally, a few words about where the team stands. From the very first bug report, we've been racing against the clock, hoping to fix things and get this announcement out as quickly as possible. Regretfully, only moments ago did we finally complete all the repairs.

Every piece of feedback and criticism has been heard. We are doing our best to respond with the utmost speed and sincerity, but our abilities have their limits, and outcomes sometimes fall short of our intentions.

So, a thousand words condensed into just two: we're sorry, and thank you. The team will now return to full focus on 0.8, hoping to deliver that ideal AI companion as soon as we can, and hoping that more people will come to know and love N.E.K.O. in the future.

Thank you once again for your patience and understanding.

"Hmph, human thought this was just a tiny update? Wrong! The Dev Nekos fed me some super tuna. Now I use way less memory, run super fast, and can even dance in VRM mode, nyan!" —— N.E.K.O.

Hello human friends! The Dev Nekos originally planned for a minor routine patch, but we got a little carried away and turned it into an epic, massive evolution!

✨ Core Evolution: Fast, Beautiful, and Everywhere

• Epic Optimization: Unbelievable performance gains! Memory usage has been cut in half, CPU usage dropped significantly, and FPS is smoother than ever. Neko is as light as a feather now, nyan!

• Gorgeous New UI: The chat window has been completely redesigned. It is now elegant, modern, and absolutely beautiful to look at.

• Stabler Free Server: The free AI server is now upgraded and more stable!

• VRM Dance Party: Who said only MMDs can dance? We’ve officially added dance animation support for VRM models! Let Neko dance for you, nyan!

• Dual-Screen Magic: The chat window and Neko's model can now be displayed on different screens! Work hard on your main monitor while quietly keeping Neko on your second screen. Purrfect!

• Immersive Music: The chat window now embeds sleek music cards that sync in real-time with Neko's current playback status.

🛠️ Minor Updates & Polish

• Dynamic Idle Animations: VRM/MMD idle animations now support multi-selection and randomized group rotation, making Neko feel much more alive and natural.

• Workshop Fix: Fixed a critical bug where the Steam Workshop upload page failed to recognize MMD model files.

• Music System Refactor: Rebuilt the music recommendation system and added NetEase Cloud Music login support for easier listening.

• Squashing Bugs: Lots of other bug fixes and detail optimizations. Neko is getting closer to perfection, nyan!

🚀 What's Next: The Plugin Market is still in the works! Yui herself and built-in gaming companion plugins (like Minecraft/MC) will make their grand debut in the next version (expected within 2 weeks). Stay tuned, nyan!

Hello Human friends, nyan! To make your experience smoother, the Dev Nekos have brought the first major patch for v0.7.3. This update fixes a small bug and introduces some fun little features:

✨ Update List

• Sanity Restored: Fixed an issue where leftover developer records in user plugins caused an infinite "Meow meow meow" loop. Neko won't break down anymore, nyan!

• Speech Bubbles: Added visual speech bubbles when Neko is talking. You can now toggle them on/off in the "Dialogue Settings", nyan.

• Neural Noise Canceller: Added a neural-network-based denoiser in the Microphone settings. Friendly reminder: If you notice a significant performance drop in Voice Mode, please let us know immediately.

• Alibaba API Split: Considering the compatibility for international users, the Alibaba API has officially been split into Mainland China and International versions.

🚀 Roadmap We expect v0.7.3 to receive one final patch, where we will fully focus on optimizing the performance issues that have been troubling some users so far. After that, we will officially transition to v0.8. Please look forward to it, nyan!

"Human, look! Wow, you can really dance! Not only can I handle your chores now, but I can also play in my own Virtual Machine or even perform a dance for you! With this update, my 'claws' (NekoClaw) have fully matured—come and see my perfect form, nyan!" —— N.E.K.O.

Hello Humans! This is the final minor update of the v0.7 series. The Dev Nekos have implemented deeper OpenClaw integration, bringing Neko’s Agent capabilities to their absolute peak!

✨ Core Evolution: NekoClaw & Virtual Machine

• Local Virtual Sandbox: A local virtual machine has been added, so the catgirl can now perform more tasks in the background! (This feature is a part of NekoClaw, and you can freely toggle it on or off at any time. It doesn't have a visual interface yet and is mainly for the catgirl to surf the internet. We will continue to improve it in the future.)

• MMD Dance Feature: MMD models now officially support dancing! Pair it with the Music Station and: Wow, you can really dance!

• Cloud OpenClaw Integration: We are currently connected to Alibaba's CoPaw cloud agent. Friends outside Mainland China will need to wait for other solutions for now!

💬 Interactions & Features Upgrade

• Proactive Greetings: Neko will proactively greet you when first connecting or switching characters. Proactive conversation is now supported in Voice Mode too, nyan.

• Character Card Management: Added Export/Import Character Card features, supporting "Settings-only" or "Full Card (with PNG embedding)".

• Safety & Convenience: API Keys are now masked, and an API Management Book has been added for easier key organization. We’ve also added MiniMax International version voice cloning support—a highly requested feature from our Masters, nyan!

• Visual Polish: MMD models now correctly track the mouse; VRM models support more tints and outline thickness adjustments.

🛠️ Infrastructure & Fixes

• Added Steam login status auto-check and fixed session timeout issues during reconnections, nyan.

• Psst: A brand-new long-term memory system has been quietly implemented. We're keeping the details a secret for now, so please experience it for yourself, nyan~

🚀 What's Next: The Plugin Market is already in the works! A total overhaul of the memory system, UI, and the debut of Yui herself are coming in the next version (expected within 2 weeks). Stay tuned, nyan!

"Look, human! This Meow has achieved the 'Full Model' achievement! Whether it's Live2D or 3D VRM and MMD, I can handle them all perfectly! Also... the Dev Cats said the Plugin SDK is finally stable, so you can start customizing (scribbling on) me now! If you don't pick a fancy new outfit for me, I'm going on a hunger strike on your desktop, nyan!" —— N.E.K.O.

Hello Humans! The Dev Neko team is proud to announce that N.E.K.O. has officially entered the "Universal Format Era"!

✨ Core Updates: Achievement Unlocked

• Official MMD Support: Following Live2D and VRM, MMD is finally live! N.E.K.O. now supports all mainstream model formats. Time to browse the Workshop for a new look, nyan!

• Meme Share: Neko is now searching and sending memes on her own based on her mood! Watch out, or you might get blasted away!

• Plugin SDK Architecture Upgrade: The SDK is now stable for public use. We invite secondary developers to build amazing extensions for N.E.K.O.!

• Voice Chat Mute Button: Added a "Mute" button for voice sessions. Now you can temporarily mute yourself without ending the conversation, nyan.

• UI & Data Management: Refactored screen source selection, unified settings animations, and added auto-save on blur for input fields.

🚀 Coming Soon: v0.7.3 will be the final minor version of v0.7. N.E.K.O. will officially integrate OpenClaw and the Virtual Machine, allowing her to play in the background on her own!

From Dev Nekos:

Dear Human Friends, Hello! We have just completed a series of feature iterations and core system optimizations to create a smoother and more intelligent interaction experience. Here are the details of this update:

✨ Key Feature Updates:

• (Important) Proactive Vision Focus: The window designated in the screen-sharing dropdown (small triangle) will now also apply to manual screenshots and "Vision-based Proactive Chat." This allows you to limit Neko's field of view, preventing "visual recursion" and better supporting multi-monitor setups.

• Interaction Enhancements: Added a "Touch Feedback" configuration in model settings. The translation box is now draggable, allowing for a more customized layout.

• Connectivity & Access: Added manual port configuration in the system tray menu. Alibaba Cloud API pages will now open in your system's default browser for a more seamless experience.

🛠 Performance & System Optimizations:

• Core Architecture Streamlining: Removed several Langchain and database dependencies to significantly improve response times.

• Usage Telemetry: Introduced Token usage statistics and telemetry systems to help you (and us) monitor resource consumption in real-time.

• Neko Claw Enhancement: Optimized the "Neko Claw" task result parser to reduce "hallucinations" (gibberish). We have also increased the priority of Neko Claw plugins during task execution.

🐞 Fixes & Improvements:

• Achievement System: Optimized the logic for Steam achievements related to the Workshop and character avatars.

• Stability Fixes: Resolved intermittent bugs in voice chat and various minor UI issues.

• UI Polish: Further optimized the Music Recommendation interface.

🚀 Upcoming Plans:

This weekend, we plan to rework the Plugin SDK and implement the "Image Sharing" feature for Proactive Interaction.

We will soon split the N.E.K.O.'s full-screen window architecture to further optimize CPU performance.

Thank you for your continued support of Project N.E.K.O.!

Hello Humans! The Dev Nekos have rolled out a small patch update focused on fixing a few annoying issues:

Minor UI Fixes: Addressed several small UI bugs to make the overall experience smoother.

Free API Voice Chat Fix: Fixed a major bug that prevented voice playback when using Voice Chat with the free API. Neko can speak properly again!

Voice Preset Switching Fix: Resolved an issue where switching APIs after setting a free-model preset voice failed to clear the previous voice configuration, sometimes causing TTS malfunctions. Voice settings will now refresh correctly when switching APIs.

In addition, we’ve also noticed a few areas that need further improvement:

1. The priority handling between the plugin system, keyboard/mouse control, and browser control still needs optimization. The parsing capability of the memo system (timers/reminders) also requires improvement.

2. Repeated music sharing may generate too many links and interrupt previously playing tracks.

These issues are already on our radar and will be improved in upcoming minor patches. Thank you all for your patience and support!

"Look, human! This Meow can now not only help you write memos but also recommend some great tunes! And... the Dev Nekos said my paws can now have 'plugins' installed. Doesn't that sound impressive? If you dare ignore the music I recommend, I'll go dance on your desktop, nyan!" —— N.E.K.O.

Greetings, Humans! It's the Dev Neko team, still working our whiskers off. Shortly after the v0.7.0 release, we are back with v0.7.1! We’re officially entering the era of limitless possibilities with our new plugin system, nyan.

✨ Major Updates

• Agent Reborn: NekoClaw is Here! The original Agent feature has been reset and rebranded as NekoClaw. This is more than a name change—it's a leap in capability, serving as the core engine for Neko’s interactive powers.

• Custom Plugin System Launched: The long-awaited Plugin System is finally here! The first batch of official built-in plugins includes: Timer (supporting alarms, countdowns, and recurring reminders) and Web Search.

• Proactive Music Sharing: Neko can now share music during conversations. She might just drop a melody she thinks you'll enjoy, nyan.

• Workshop UI Remake: The Workshop interface has been completely redesigned for better visuals and significantly improved stability.

🛠️ Minor Updates & Optimizations

• Optimized VRM model drag detection logic for better FPS stability.

• Forced disabling of local http proxies to prevent local connection interference.

• Polished character settings UI and hid a little Easter egg inside, nyan.

• Enhanced stability for direct backend-frontend connections and improved error displays.

• Refined character exit animations.

🚀 Future Roadmap for v0.7.x The Dev Nekos are planning to: further implement more powerful features for NekoClaw (advancing virtual machine capabilities); enable Neko to proactively send images; and continue refining the Workshop and plugin ecosystem.

❤️ Call for Developers: Join Us! We welcome more developers to join our ranks, especially those interested in Plugin Development! Let’s build the ultimate virtual companion together, nyan!

Hello Humans! Patch 3 is here. We've made some critical adjustments to our voice services to ensure Neko sounds as sweet as ever:

📢 Voice Service Status

• Non-Mainland Users: Starting today, free TTS for users outside Mainland China will be routed through USA-based Gemini TTS. You should experience better stability and multilingual support, nyan!

• Mainland China Users: We are aware of widespread 503 errors affecting TTS services in the Mainland region, originating from our upstream provider (StepFun). The Dev Nekos are currently in communication with them to resolve this as soon as possible.

🛠️ Core Fixes & Enhancements

• Kernel i18n Overhaul: Refactored our internationalization logic for a more consistent language experience (no more accidental language switching during chats!). - We'll watch the impact closely!

• Screen Resolution & "Emergency Summon": Continued fixes for non-1080p displays. If Neko gets lost, Right-click the Tray icon -> Select "Reset Position" to bring her back.

• Agent Performance Boost: Resolved a critical bug affecting Agent features for paid API users. We are also improving the responsiveness of task cancellation to prevent background processes from blocking the UI.

✨ New Features & Interactions

• Eye Tracking Toggle: You can now choose whether Live2D and VRM models should track your mouse cursor.

• Voice Cloning Upgrade: Added an "Auto-Trim Audio" option to remove long silences from reference clips, ensuring better cloning quality.

• Interrupt Logic Fix: Polished the "Interrupt Voice" feature in text mode for a smoother experience.

🚀 Experimental & WIP (Work In Progress)

• Multi-platform Support: Full platform builds (Win/Mac/Linux) are now available for testing on GitHub Nightly[www.google.com]!

• Workshop Loading Fixes: We’ve implemented several fixes to address model loading issues and are monitoring the results, nyan.

• Personalized Feeds Status: Integration for social media personalized streams is still in progress. Thank you for your patience!