From 56eace9f1ffcc725ec43ca4a6c8f5e5f8d856af3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 17:49:02 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 01/12] chore: remove docs notes from gitignore --- .gitignore | 3 --- 1 file changed, 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index dc69e03b..87096ce0 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -26,6 +26,3 @@ phoenix npm-debug.log* yarn-debug.log* yarn-error.log* - -# Working notes for in-progress docs overhaul (local scratchpad) -DOCS_NOTES.md From 0901736f31d2a39751a5e2b1382f9ce779bbb43f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 18:22:47 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 02/12] fix: hide scrollbar in recent posts section --- src/css/custom.css | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/css/custom.css b/src/css/custom.css index 1cff5585..ec3a5189 100644 --- a/src/css/custom.css +++ b/src/css/custom.css @@ -117,3 +117,11 @@ clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0; } + +nav[class*="sidebar_"].thin-scrollbar { + scrollbar-width: none; + -ms-overflow-style: none; +} +nav[class*="sidebar_"].thin-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar { + display: none; +} From 6ee4a8d112242e11690787237d91bf7891f4991b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 18:23:04 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 03/12] feat: initial prototype for blog post --- blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md | 137 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 137 insertions(+) create mode 100644 blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md diff --git a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..eef28d1f --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,137 @@ +--- +slug: release-6.0 +title: Phoenix AI Release (May-2026, V-6.0) is now Live +description: "Phoenix Code 6.0 introduces an AI assistant powered by Claude Code, a brand new Design Mode, a rich Markdown editor, an integrated terminal, and Phoenix Neo themes." +authors: [arun, charly, devvaannsh, phoenixBot] +tags: [AI, Claude Code, Design Mode, Markdown Editor, Terminal, Live Preview Edit, Phoenix Pro, Phoenix Neo, Windows, Linux, Mac, Release] +--- + +import React from 'react'; +import VideoPlayer from '@site/src/components/Video/player'; + +2026 May release (6.0) of Phoenix Code is now available for download at [phcode.io](https://phcode.io). + +Our biggest update of 2026 - bringing AI into Phoenix Code, a brand new `Design Mode`, a rich `Markdown Editor`, an integrated `Terminal`, and a refreshed look with `Phoenix Neo` themes. + +## Try ideas, build pages, and fix issues with AI + +*Included with Phoenix Pro. Available in desktop apps.* + +Phoenix Code now includes an AI assistant powered by Claude Code - one that sees what you see, not just your code. Try ideas, make changes, and refine your work just by chatting. + +Attach files or capture a screenshot to show the AI exactly what you mean. It stays out of your way until you need it, so you can stay focused on the creative work. + +Three permission modes put you in control. **Plan Mode** sketches changes before touching anything. **Edit Mode** confirms shell commands as they come. **Full Auto** lets the AI run free in projects you trust. Every response is its own snapshot, so you can undo a single turn or roll your project back without leaving the chat. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/ai-chat) + +![AI Chat](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/pro-aiChat.png) + +## Design Mode + +*Included with Phoenix Pro.* + +Focus fully on your content while your code stays out of the way. Work side by side with AI and Live Preview. Edit content visually - whether you're building web pages or Markdown documents. + +A new vertical control bar between the sidebar and the editor gives you one-click access to undo/redo, file actions, and the editor toggle. A Spotlight-style Quick Open lets you jump to any previewable file without breaking your flow. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/design-mode) + +![Design Mode](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/pro-designMode.png) + +## Rich Markdown Editor + +*Included with Phoenix Pro.* + +Edit Markdown like a document in Live Preview. Now it's easy to add images - just paste or pick one from your device, like in Google Docs or Word. + +Format text, edit tables, and add diagrams with real-time sync between code and live preview. Use the slash menu to insert headings, lists, code blocks, and checkboxes without leaving the keyboard. An easier way to create Markdown files that you can share anywhere. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/markdown-editor) + +![Rich Markdown Editor](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/pro-markdownEditor.png) + +## Live Preview Edit Upgrades + +*Included with Phoenix Pro.* + +Live Preview Edit just got a major upgrade. Format text with bold, italic, and more. Add elements and update tags, classes, and attributes - all directly in Live Preview. + +Drag spacing and resize handles to fine-tune margins, padding, width, and height with a real-time ruler. The new Styles panel reads styles straight from your source code, shows code hints with vendor prefixes and color swatches, and writes changes back to the matching selectors. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/live-preview-edit) + +![Live Preview Edit](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/pro-controlBox.png) + +## View your page at any device size + +*Included with Phoenix Pro.* + +Switch between popular phones, tablets, and desktops with a single click to see how your page looks at that size. + +Phoenix Code also picks up your CSS `@media` breakpoints so you can jump straight to where your layout switches. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/resize-ruler) + +![Resize Ruler](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/pro-resizeRuler.png) + +## Built-in Terminal + +*Available in desktop apps.* + +Run commands right next to your code in the new built-in terminal. + +Phoenix Code allows you to open multiple terminal tabs with your preferred shell. Press `F4` to focus the terminal, `Shift+Escape` to toggle focus between editor and terminal, and right-click for Copy / Paste / Clear. You can also open any folder directly from the project tree in a new terminal tab. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/terminal) + +![Built-in Terminal](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/terminal.png) + +## All Your Tools, One Place + +A new tools drawer brings Git, Terminal, Problems, and more into one place. Switch between them instantly without panels getting in your way. + +Drag tabs to reorder, use the overflow dropdown when space is tight, and maximize the panel when you need a full canvas. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/git) + +![Bottom Panel](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/bottom-panel.png) + +## Phoenix Neo Themes + +Meet `Phoenix Dark Neo` and `Phoenix Light Neo` - the redesigned default themes with a cleaner, modernized look. + +Switch between them anytime from `View > Themes...`. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/themes) + +![Themes](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/themes-settings.png) + +## Notable changes and fixes + +- Prevented an out-of-memory crash that could happen while indexing very large projects, with binary file detection and a 1 GB cache cap. +- Phoenix now recovers gracefully from a corrupted local database instead of crashing on startup. +- Fixed a reflected XSS issue on the browser-not-supported page. +- Fixed an AI chat crash that could occur when sending clipboard-pasted images. +- Education licenses can now be activated on the Linux and macOS desktop apps. +- Fixed `File > Quit` not closing multi-window sessions on the desktop app. +- Hardened the Markdown viewer with a content security policy and a sandboxed iframe. +- New 3-step onboarding tour walks new users through Design Mode, the AI tab, and creating a new project. +- A small zoom HUD now shows the current percentage when you zoom in or out. +- Fixed pinned Markdown previews being bypassed when switching files. +- Markdown viewer scroll position is preserved across panel reopen, file switch, and image-edit dialog close. +- Fixed hyperlink editor multi-click bugs and the "open in new tab" selection in Design Mode. +- Color picker race conditions resolved, and the Computed tab now shows consistent rgb-to-hex values. + +## Performance & Stability + +- AI chat lazily renders large diffs and frees them on collapse, keeping long sessions responsive. +- AI session storage moved to a 30 MB virtual store with oldest-hunks-first pruning, replacing the older 16 MB FileSystem-based store. +- Sidebar layout is preserved across hide and show, making expand near-instant. +- Lazy hashing for read-tracked files saves CPU and memory. +- Fixed a race condition in Live Preview load that could cause stale iframe overwrites. +- Resize ruler, spacing handles, and color picker draw paths optimized; control surfaces are created once and reused instead of recreated. + +## Platform Notes + +- **macOS**: avoided the Xcode git install dialog at startup, fixed terminal canvas rendering and the xterm-screen gap, enabled text selection in the AI panel. +- **Windows**: Claude Code detection now works, the terminal can no longer be closed with a running command, and `Ctrl+C` / `Cmd+C` copy works correctly in the terminal. +- **Linux**: full Electron desktop support, including file drag-and-drop, single-window handling, and auto-update. + +## All changes + +Please see [this link](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/commits/main/?since=2026-01-18&until=2026-05-08) for a full list of changes +in GitHub. + +## A Request from the Phoenix Team: + +- **Share your feedback:** https://github.com/orgs/phcode-dev/discussions +- **Spread the word** about Phoenix to friends and colleagues. + +With gratitude, + +The Phoenix Team From 5588b202a368b0ef2d5c6f5b90745eed288b5d31 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 18:37:58 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 04/12] feat: improved heading in blog section --- blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md index eef28d1f..72a26b4d 100644 --- a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md +++ b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md @@ -11,7 +11,9 @@ import VideoPlayer from '@site/src/components/Video/player'; 2026 May release (6.0) of Phoenix Code is now available for download at [phcode.io](https://phcode.io). -Our biggest update of 2026 - bringing AI into Phoenix Code, a brand new `Design Mode`, a rich `Markdown Editor`, an integrated `Terminal`, and a refreshed look with `Phoenix Neo` themes. +This release is all about making Phoenix Code a true all-in-one web development environment. [AI](#try-ideas-build-pages-and-fix-issues-with-ai) right inside the editor, an upgraded [Live Preview Edit](#live-preview-edit-upgrades), a rich [Markdown editor](#rich-markdown-editor), a built-in [terminal](#built-in-terminal), [Device previews](#view-your-page-at-any-device-size). + +Phoenix also got a fresh new look with the [Phoenix Neo](#phoenix-neo-themes) themes, and a new [Design Mode](#design-mode) that lets you edit content visually while keeping your code out of the way. ## Try ideas, build pages, and fix issues with AI From a50f33bbf42e1875d2f9e58c1366d94ef2e746c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 18:41:16 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 05/12] feat: improve AI content --- blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md | 12 +++++++----- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md index 72a26b4d..b090db00 100644 --- a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md +++ b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md @@ -17,15 +17,17 @@ Phoenix also got a fresh new look with the [Phoenix Neo](#phoenix-neo-themes) th ## Try ideas, build pages, and fix issues with AI -*Included with Phoenix Pro. Available in desktop apps.* +*Included with Phoenix Pro.* -Phoenix Code now includes an AI assistant powered by Claude Code - one that sees what you see, not just your code. Try ideas, make changes, and refine your work just by chatting. +Phoenix Code now includes an AI assistant powered by Claude Code. Ask it to write code, fix bugs, build features, or explain a file. -Attach files or capture a screenshot to show the AI exactly what you mean. It stays out of your way until you need it, so you can stay focused on the creative work. +Attach files, paste screenshots, or use the built-in screenshot tool to show the AI exactly what you mean. -Three permission modes put you in control. **Plan Mode** sketches changes before touching anything. **Edit Mode** confirms shell commands as they come. **Full Auto** lets the AI run free in projects you trust. Every response is its own snapshot, so you can undo a single turn or roll your project back without leaving the chat. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/ai-chat) +Three permission modes: **Plan** drafts changes for you to approve, **Edit** edits files but asks before running terminal commands, and **Full Auto** runs uninterrupted. Every AI response creates a restore point, so you can undo or roll back at any time. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/ai-chat) -![AI Chat](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/pro-aiChat.png) + ## Design Mode From 851b5e816936b0e006fcc4a8e6ae99a884dd13cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 18:46:51 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 06/12] feat: improve design mode and markdown blog docs --- blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md | 14 ++++++-------- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md index b090db00..7aee52c7 100644 --- a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md +++ b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md @@ -31,11 +31,7 @@ Three permission modes: **Plan** drafts changes for you to approve, **Edit** edi ## Design Mode -*Included with Phoenix Pro.* - -Focus fully on your content while your code stays out of the way. Work side by side with AI and Live Preview. Edit content visually - whether you're building web pages or Markdown documents. - -A new vertical control bar between the sidebar and the editor gives you one-click access to undo/redo, file actions, and the editor toggle. A Spotlight-style Quick Open lets you jump to any previewable file without breaking your flow. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/design-mode) +Focus fully on your content while your code stays out of the way. Work side by side with AI and Live Preview. Edit content visually - whether you're building web pages or Markdown documents. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/design-mode) ![Design Mode](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/pro-designMode.png) @@ -43,11 +39,13 @@ A new vertical control bar between the sidebar and the editor gives you one-clic *Included with Phoenix Pro.* -Edit Markdown like a document in Live Preview. Now it's easy to add images - just paste or pick one from your device, like in Google Docs or Word. +Edit Markdown like a document in Live Preview. Format text, edit tables, add images and diagrams and the code gets synced automatically in real-time. -Format text, edit tables, and add diagrams with real-time sync between code and live preview. Use the slash menu to insert headings, lists, code blocks, and checkboxes without leaving the keyboard. An easier way to create Markdown files that you can share anywhere. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/markdown-editor) +An easier way to create Markdown files that you can share with others. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/markdown-editor) -![Rich Markdown Editor](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/pro-markdownEditor.png) + ## Live Preview Edit Upgrades From 15b1cf0368321aeaeceae50fc0e6290794fe454d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 18:51:40 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 07/12] feat: terminal, live preview edit and resize ruler docs --- blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md | 16 ++++++---------- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md index 7aee52c7..0e1d445b 100644 --- a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md +++ b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md @@ -51,9 +51,7 @@ An easier way to create Markdown files that you can share with others. [Read Mor *Included with Phoenix Pro.* -Live Preview Edit just got a major upgrade. Format text with bold, italic, and more. Add elements and update tags, classes, and attributes - all directly in Live Preview. - -Drag spacing and resize handles to fine-tune margins, padding, width, and height with a real-time ruler. The new Styles panel reads styles straight from your source code, shows code hints with vendor prefixes and color swatches, and writes changes back to the matching selectors. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/live-preview-edit) +Live Preview Edit just got a major upgrade. Format text with bold, italic, and many more. Add new elements and update tags, classes, and attributes - all directly in Live Preview. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/live-preview-edit) ![Live Preview Edit](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/pro-controlBox.png) @@ -61,19 +59,17 @@ Drag spacing and resize handles to fine-tune margins, padding, width, and height *Included with Phoenix Pro.* -Switch between popular phones, tablets, and desktops with a single click to see how your page looks at that size. +Now you can quickly see how your page looks at different device sizes right inside Phoenix Code with a single click. Phoenix Code also picks up your CSS `@media` breakpoints so you can jump straight to where your layout switches. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/resize-ruler) -![Resize Ruler](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/pro-resizeRuler.png) + ## Built-in Terminal -*Available in desktop apps.* - -Run commands right next to your code in the new built-in terminal. - -Phoenix Code allows you to open multiple terminal tabs with your preferred shell. Press `F4` to focus the terminal, `Shift+Escape` to toggle focus between editor and terminal, and right-click for Copy / Paste / Clear. You can also open any folder directly from the project tree in a new terminal tab. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/terminal) +Phoenix Code now has a built-in terminal, so you can run commands right away without switching windows. It supports your preferred shell and works across all platforms. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/terminal) ![Built-in Terminal](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/terminal.png) From 89c008aa4122ae492e4215bf874043a6d12d1504 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 18:54:04 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 08/12] feat: update bottom panel blog post content --- blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md | 4 +--- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md index 0e1d445b..28ead676 100644 --- a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md +++ b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md @@ -75,9 +75,7 @@ Phoenix Code now has a built-in terminal, so you can run commands right away wit ## All Your Tools, One Place -A new tools drawer brings Git, Terminal, Problems, and more into one place. Switch between them instantly without panels getting in your way. - -Drag tabs to reorder, use the overflow dropdown when space is tight, and maximize the panel when you need a full canvas. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/git) +We've changed how the Bottom Panel works to make it easier to access all your tools with a new tools drawer. Git, Terminal, Problems, and more are now all in one place. You can switch between them instantly and open multiple tools at once. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/git) ![Bottom Panel](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/bottom-panel.png) From 16d9aba9c9c00b4486b799269d96b4ac2e4d1f5a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 19:04:34 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 09/12] feat: improve extras section in blog --- blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md | 21 ++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md index 28ead676..2dc834aa 100644 --- a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md +++ b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md @@ -92,31 +92,22 @@ Switch between them anytime from `View > Themes...`. [Read More...](https://docs - Prevented an out-of-memory crash that could happen while indexing very large projects, with binary file detection and a 1 GB cache cap. - Phoenix now recovers gracefully from a corrupted local database instead of crashing on startup. - Fixed a reflected XSS issue on the browser-not-supported page. -- Fixed an AI chat crash that could occur when sending clipboard-pasted images. - Education licenses can now be activated on the Linux and macOS desktop apps. - Fixed `File > Quit` not closing multi-window sessions on the desktop app. -- Hardened the Markdown viewer with a content security policy and a sandboxed iframe. -- New 3-step onboarding tour walks new users through Design Mode, the AI tab, and creating a new project. -- A small zoom HUD now shows the current percentage when you zoom in or out. -- Fixed pinned Markdown previews being bypassed when switching files. -- Markdown viewer scroll position is preserved across panel reopen, file switch, and image-edit dialog close. -- Fixed hyperlink editor multi-click bugs and the "open in new tab" selection in Design Mode. -- Color picker race conditions resolved, and the Computed tab now shows consistent rgb-to-hex values. +- Fixed a thin white line at the edges of Live Preview, and the divider disappearing at very narrow widths. +- Fixed a modal wrapper that could remain on screen when dialogs overlapped. +- Fixed Find in Files button placement when input boxes were empty. ## Performance & Stability -- AI chat lazily renders large diffs and frees them on collapse, keeping long sessions responsive. -- AI session storage moved to a 30 MB virtual store with oldest-hunks-first pruning, replacing the older 16 MB FileSystem-based store. - Sidebar layout is preserved across hide and show, making expand near-instant. -- Lazy hashing for read-tracked files saves CPU and memory. - Fixed a race condition in Live Preview load that could cause stale iframe overwrites. -- Resize ruler, spacing handles, and color picker draw paths optimized; control surfaces are created once and reused instead of recreated. +- Tightened Live Preview document handling and editor event leak thresholds. ## Platform Notes -- **macOS**: avoided the Xcode git install dialog at startup, fixed terminal canvas rendering and the xterm-screen gap, enabled text selection in the AI panel. -- **Windows**: Claude Code detection now works, the terminal can no longer be closed with a running command, and `Ctrl+C` / `Cmd+C` copy works correctly in the terminal. -- **Linux**: full Electron desktop support, including file drag-and-drop, single-window handling, and auto-update. +- **macOS**: avoided the Xcode git install dialog at startup, fixed a missing scrollbar in Live Preview on Tauri, and corrected new-window dimensions. +- **Windows**: fixed window size jumps when opening a new window from `File > New Window`. ## All changes From b5fd3179046719608c570b0b6d3ee185ca8bcd29 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 19:15:41 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 10/12] feat: add krrish parmar to authors list --- blog/authors.yml | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/blog/authors.yml b/blog/authors.yml index 396dc0b7..c98184be 100644 --- a/blog/authors.yml +++ b/blog/authors.yml @@ -16,6 +16,12 @@ devvaannsh: url: https://github.com/devvaannsh image_url: https://github.com/devvaannsh.png +electrofist: + name: Krrish Parmar + title: Phoenix Designer + url: https://github.com/Electrofist + image_url: https://github.com/Electrofist.png + kiran: name: Kiran Bose title: Community Contributor From bbbcd1d7fbac427aef98bde90f76fc02be62acbb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 19:30:42 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 11/12] refactor: minor grammar and verbal improvements across the blog --- blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md | 47 +++++++++++++--------------- blog/authors.yml | 2 +- 2 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-) diff --git a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md index 2dc834aa..e7302f1a 100644 --- a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md +++ b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md @@ -1,29 +1,25 @@ --- slug: release-6.0 -title: Phoenix AI Release (May-2026, V-6.0) is now Live +title: Phoenix AI Release (May 2026, V-6.0) is now Live description: "Phoenix Code 6.0 introduces an AI assistant powered by Claude Code, a brand new Design Mode, a rich Markdown editor, an integrated terminal, and Phoenix Neo themes." -authors: [arun, charly, devvaannsh, phoenixBot] +authors: [arun, charly, devvaannsh, electrofist, phoenixBot] tags: [AI, Claude Code, Design Mode, Markdown Editor, Terminal, Live Preview Edit, Phoenix Pro, Phoenix Neo, Windows, Linux, Mac, Release] --- import React from 'react'; import VideoPlayer from '@site/src/components/Video/player'; -2026 May release (6.0) of Phoenix Code is now available for download at [phcode.io](https://phcode.io). +The May 2026 release (6.0) of Phoenix Code is now available for download at [phcode.io](https://phcode.io). -This release is all about making Phoenix Code a true all-in-one web development environment. [AI](#try-ideas-build-pages-and-fix-issues-with-ai) right inside the editor, an upgraded [Live Preview Edit](#live-preview-edit-upgrades), a rich [Markdown editor](#rich-markdown-editor), a built-in [terminal](#built-in-terminal), [Device previews](#view-your-page-at-any-device-size). +This release focuses on making Phoenix Code a true all-in-one web development environment, bringing AI directly into the editor along with an upgraded [Live Preview Edit](#live-preview-edit-upgrades), a rich [Markdown editor](#rich-markdown-editor), a built-in [terminal](#built-in-terminal), [device previews](#view-your-page-at-any-device-size), and a lot more. -Phoenix also got a fresh new look with the [Phoenix Neo](#phoenix-neo-themes) themes, and a new [Design Mode](#design-mode) that lets you edit content visually while keeping your code out of the way. +Phoenix also gets a fresh new look with the [Phoenix Neo](#phoenix-neo-themes) themes, and a new [Design Mode](#design-mode) that lets you edit content visually while keeping your code out of the way. ## Try ideas, build pages, and fix issues with AI *Included with Phoenix Pro.* -Phoenix Code now includes an AI assistant powered by Claude Code. Ask it to write code, fix bugs, build features, or explain a file. - -Attach files, paste screenshots, or use the built-in screenshot tool to show the AI exactly what you mean. - -Three permission modes: **Plan** drafts changes for you to approve, **Edit** edits files but asks before running terminal commands, and **Full Auto** runs uninterrupted. Every AI response creates a restore point, so you can undo or roll back at any time. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/ai-chat) +Phoenix Code now includes an AI assistant powered by Claude Code. It can write code, fix bugs, design your page, and a lot more. You can also attach images, files, and folders to your prompt. Switch between different modes: Plan, Edit, and Full Auto, based on your needs. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/ai-chat) Themes...`. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/themes) @@ -89,36 +85,35 @@ Switch between them anytime from `View > Themes...`. [Read More...](https://docs ## Notable changes and fixes -- Prevented an out-of-memory crash that could happen while indexing very large projects, with binary file detection and a 1 GB cache cap. +- Prevented an out-of-memory crash that could occur while indexing very large projects, with binary file detection and a 1 GB cache cap. - Phoenix now recovers gracefully from a corrupted local database instead of crashing on startup. - Fixed a reflected XSS issue on the browser-not-supported page. - Education licenses can now be activated on the Linux and macOS desktop apps. - Fixed `File > Quit` not closing multi-window sessions on the desktop app. -- Fixed a thin white line at the edges of Live Preview, and the divider disappearing at very narrow widths. +- Fixed a thin white line at the edges of Live Preview and the divider disappearing at very narrow widths. - Fixed a modal wrapper that could remain on screen when dialogs overlapped. - Fixed Find in Files button placement when input boxes were empty. ## Performance & Stability -- Sidebar layout is preserved across hide and show, making expand near-instant. +- Sidebar layout is preserved across hide and show, making expansion near-instant. - Fixed a race condition in Live Preview load that could cause stale iframe overwrites. - Tightened Live Preview document handling and editor event leak thresholds. ## Platform Notes -- **macOS**: avoided the Xcode git install dialog at startup, fixed a missing scrollbar in Live Preview on Tauri, and corrected new-window dimensions. -- **Windows**: fixed window size jumps when opening a new window from `File > New Window`. +- **macOS**: Avoided the Xcode git install dialog at startup, fixed a missing scrollbar in Live Preview on Tauri, and corrected new-window dimensions. +- **Windows**: Fixed window size jumps when opening a new window from `File > New Window`. ## All changes -Please see [this link](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/commits/main/?since=2026-01-18&until=2026-05-08) for a full list of changes -in GitHub. +Please see [this link](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/commits/main/?since=2026-01-18&until=2026-05-08) for a full list of changes in GitHub. ## A Request from the Phoenix Team: -- **Share your feedback:** https://github.com/orgs/phcode-dev/discussions -- **Spread the word** about Phoenix to friends and colleagues. +- **Share your feedback:** https://github.com/orgs/phcode-dev/discussions +- **Spread the word** about Phoenix to friends and colleagues. With gratitude, -The Phoenix Team +The Phoenix Team \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/authors.yml b/blog/authors.yml index c98184be..8dc0b750 100644 --- a/blog/authors.yml +++ b/blog/authors.yml @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ devvaannsh: electrofist: name: Krrish Parmar - title: Phoenix Designer + title: Designer, Phoenix Code url: https://github.com/Electrofist image_url: https://github.com/Electrofist.png From 7fea1aed38706029b33c197a098ef26d45740f8e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pluto Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 19:35:30 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 12/12] feat: add ansu to the authors list --- blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md | 2 +- blog/authors.yml | 6 ++++++ 2 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md index e7302f1a..464e85d6 100644 --- a/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md +++ b/blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ slug: release-6.0 title: Phoenix AI Release (May 2026, V-6.0) is now Live description: "Phoenix Code 6.0 introduces an AI assistant powered by Claude Code, a brand new Design Mode, a rich Markdown editor, an integrated terminal, and Phoenix Neo themes." -authors: [arun, charly, devvaannsh, electrofist, phoenixBot] +authors: [arun, charly, devvaannsh, electrofist, ansu, phoenixBot] tags: [AI, Claude Code, Design Mode, Markdown Editor, Terminal, Live Preview Edit, Phoenix Pro, Phoenix Neo, Windows, Linux, Mac, Release] --- diff --git a/blog/authors.yml b/blog/authors.yml index 8dc0b750..d4d10297 100644 --- a/blog/authors.yml +++ b/blog/authors.yml @@ -22,6 +22,12 @@ electrofist: url: https://github.com/Electrofist image_url: https://github.com/Electrofist.png +ansu: + name: Ansu Ann Koshy + title: Designer, Phoenix Code + url: https://github.com/phcode-dev + image_url: https://github.com/phcode-dev.png + kiran: name: Kiran Bose title: Community Contributor