Changelog

New

• Find duplicate files in AI Rename: turn on Detect duplicate files in a template's settings, then keep the copies as they are, mark them in the name or move them to the Trash. Copies don't use credits.
• The new Remove Duplicates template moves exact copies to the Trash and leaves file names unchanged.
• Copies moved to the Trash are listed in Activity, and Undo puts them back.
• Buying PRO opens checkout in your browser, where you can pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Improved

• A redesigned welcome window explains that nothing changes before you click Rename, how undo works, how your files are used and where to find offline AI.
• The Custom AI Blocks group in Naming Blocks can be collapsed, and templates have new icons.
• Quick Rename handles large Finder selections more reliably, and more EPUB books can be read.

Fixed

• Silent or damaged audio files are named from their details instead of failing.
• Checkout no longer reports an error for a typo you can fix in the payment form.

Improved

• The checkout now shows the full order summary, a field for discount codes and tax details.
• MP4 recording dates follow the camera's time zone, and more videos now get a recording date.

Fixed

• Your settings and folder setups are kept if Zush can't read them at launch, instead of being reset.
• Settings no longer freeze while checking the Start at Login option.
• Monitor no longer misses a file added right after resuming, and a watched folder that comes back is watched again.
• Files added while names are being regenerated are analyzed right away.
• Rename works again after a failed move into folders.
• Cancelling an Ollama model download no longer selects the unfinished model.

Improved

• Custom AI Blocks are less likely to make up a value when a file has none.
• Ollama and LM Studio keep the finished title and description when a long reply is cut off.
• Folder sorting with Ollama or LM Studio asks the model again about files it left unsorted.

Fixed

• The template picker no longer grows past the screen with many templates and keeps the selected template in view.
• When Zush AI is briefly unavailable, files are retried instead of asking you to check a provider account.

New

• Upgrade to PRO right from the batch limit message or after your last free credit.

Improved

• Folder sorting follows nested rules to the full folder depth.
• Folder names from your rules and files are kept exactly as written.
• Faster folder sorting with custom rules and no long waits on slow responses.
• Cleaner file names without random IDs copied from the original name.
• Monitor starts on files already in the folder sooner.

Fixed

• Monitor waits until images finish saving before renaming them.
• The activation link in the purchase email now also works on your other Macs.
• A payment is no longer interrupted by a temporary availability check error.
• More reliable speech recognition in videos.

Improved

• Faster batch renaming and more reliable folder sorting.
• Clearer Ollama model choices, with text-only models now able to analyze text documents.

Fixed

• Improved local analysis of empty documents.
• More reliable speech recognition downloads after a connection drops.

New

• Add speech recognition to Ollama and LM Studio to help name audio and video locally.

Improved

• Better local analysis of PDFs and Office documents, including later sections and embedded images.
• More accurate movie names and faster preparation of long audio files.

Fixed

• More reliable file downloads from iCloud.
• Fixed PRO activation when switching from the App Store to the direct version.

New

• Monitor folders on external drives, including after reconnecting a drive.
• Name videos using speech, embedded subtitles, and metadata, including supported MKV files.

Improved

• Long audio files use a short excerpt for analysis.
• More reliable audio naming, with fewer incorrect titles from music or silence.
• Faster, more accurate automatic folder sorting.

New

• Add sequence numbers to filenames, with your own starting number and leading zeros. Numbering continues separately in each folder.

Improved

• More compact naming block options, with text before and after the value on one row.
• More reliable folder sorting when a local AI model returns incomplete details.

Fixed

• Fixed slow or unresponsive file previews and renaming on network drives.
• You can now manage a subscription when a renewal payment needs attention.
• Fixed an issue that could duplicate built-in templates on launch.

New

• Added Czech language support.
• Undo All now shows restored files and files that need attention, with an option to restore conflicting files under a new name.

Improved

• Improved folder sorting for large collections and naming of duplicate files.
• Improved audio analysis reliability.

Fixed

• Fixed image statistics for SVG files.

Improved

• Improved AI analysis of images and documents.
• More reliable cloud AI and faster analysis.
• Clearer PRO plans, pricing, and benefits.

Fixed

• Fixed an error when switching plans during checkout.

New

• Sort files into folders while keeping their current names, in AI Rename and Folder Monitoring.

Improved

• Custom folder rules are saved when you switch to Auto.
• Turn on folder sorting after analysis without losing your prepared filenames.

Fixed

• More reliable PRO activation after payment, with repeat purchases blocked while activation is in progress.
• More reliable sorting into folders.
• The update button now appears when a background update is ready to install.

Improved

• Your own folder rules can now use file details such as size, dates, camera, duration, and page count.
• More accurate sorting for rules about file age, such as files older than a year.
• The Template block starts collapsed on new installations.

Improved

• More reliable video analysis and local AI processing.
• Better folder sorting and completion feedback.
• The Template editor starts expanded on new installations.

Fixed

• Fixed repeated file extensions in suggested names.
• Improved reading of email files.

New

• Sort files into nested folders with your own rules, such as year and month.
• Sort files after renaming them, without using another rename credit.

Improved

• More responsive batch renaming and folder monitoring.
• Better grouping of music albums with different track artists.
• Undo now restores the original name and folder after sorting.

New

• New Movies & TV template names films and episodes using titles, years, seasons, and episode numbers.
• Auto sorting can group episodes by show and season, and music from the same album by artist and album.

Improved

• Better analysis of long documents.
• More reliable file processing and folder access.

Fixed

• Fixed folder sorting failures on large batches.
• Unavailable files can be retried without blocking the rest of the batch.
• Improved responsiveness when sorting files on slower storage.
• Custom sorting rules follow the folder-name format in your examples more closely.
• Updated the Gemini model list.
• The update button now shows progress as soon as you click it.

Fixed

• Grouping files into folders now finishes on large batches, including files Zush renamed before.
• The file list no longer goes blank after files are grouped into folders.
• Folder Monitoring with your own folder rules now handles large batches of documents.

Fixed

• Rename & sort now works for large batches sorted with your own folder rules.
• Grouping files into folders keeps running when you switch to another section.

Improved

• Faster, more reliable text recognition in images and scanned documents.
• Clearer message when the selected destination folder is unavailable.

Fixed

• Temporary Microsoft Office files are no longer added for renaming.

New

• Sort files into folders with AI, automatically or with your own instructions.
• Choose where renamed files are saved.
• Import and export Templates to share or reuse your settings.

Improved

• Improved handling of PDF and ebook files.

Improved

• Zush can download updates automatically and install them when you are ready.
• Files stored in the cloud show download progress before renaming.
• PRO activation emails arrive more reliably.

Fixed

• More reliable renaming when files disappear or become unavailable during processing.
• Filename templates can preserve your chosen | separator.
• Notification settings open more reliably.

Fixed

• More reliable renaming when files have the same name.
• Improved processing of small images.
• Clearer instructions for password-protected PDFs.

Improved

• Updated app icon.
• Edit suggested filenames with a double-click or the Rename menu.
• Faster text recognition and smoother processing of large files.
• Improved startup, folder monitoring, and Undo.

Fixed

• Fixed text recognition for Figma, Illustrator, and SVG files.

Improved

• Updated app icon and improved window layout
• More reliable PRO activation
• Better document analysis when previews are unavailable

Improved

• More reliable analysis of large documents
• Better analysis of Figma files using embedded previews

Fixed

• Filename suggestions now update correctly when you change templates

Improved

• Better analysis of documents with scans, images, or short text
• Improved responsiveness when preparing files and clearing the file list

Added

• Drag screenshots and images into AI Rename and save them in your screenshots folder

Improved

• Smoother naming block reordering
• Easier-to-read previews for long filenames

Fixed

• Offers now refresh while Zush stays open

Improved

• More accurate EPUB titles, authors, and publication dates
• Customize naming blocks and save changes automatically
• See download status while preparing cloud files

Fixed

• More reliable document analysis and folder monitoring
• Fixed Undo for case-only renames and metadata changes
• Improved purchase and subscription syncing

Added

• Rename EPUB and FB2 ebooks using their title, author, subjects, and cover
• Use OpenRouter with your own API key and choose a compatible AI model

Improved

• Better handling of cloud files, external drives, and saved folder access
• More reliable long document analysis and batch renaming
• Empty naming fields and duplicate files are handled more safely

Fixed

• Fixed analysis getting stuck on scanned or multi-page documents
• Improved reliability when reading files from cloud storage and external drives
• Kept sidebar icons consistently sized across macOS versions

Added

• Added a Created Time block for file names

Improved

• Improved custom AI and metadata naming blocks
• Improved Ollama and LM Studio setup, connections, and model startup
• Made naming behavior more consistent across cloud and local AI
• Improved handling of longer files with local AI

Changed

• Local AI now connects through Ollama or LM Studio instead of using a bundled model

Added

• Monitor an entire cloud drive for newly added supported files

Improved

• Folder monitoring recovers more reliably after interrupted file system events
• Existing files stay untouched when cloud drive monitoring starts

Fixed

• Fixed crashes while loading PDF thumbnails

Improved

• Batch analysis now shows each result as soon as it is ready
• Local AI setup, model selection, and cancellation are more reliable
• Menu bar access remains available more consistently

Fixed

• Cloud AI no longer shows Offline AI errors after switching AI modes

Improved

• Custom AI Blocks extract requested details more accurately and preserve visible formatting
• Local AI and LM Studio handle longer analyses and mode changes more reliably
• File drag and drop works more reliably on the latest macOS versions

Fixed

• Missing custom details no longer appear as "null" in file names

Added

• Introduce Built-in and LM Studio local AI modes

Improved

• Progressively display batch analysis results
• Enhance local AI performance and mode selection
• Improve overall AI analysis pipeline efficiency

Fixed

• Resolve app hangs and various provider errors
• Prevent cloud analysis and fallback in local AI mode
• Improve local AI setup, stability, and mode switching
• Refine local AI mode cards and setup flow

Fixed

• Preserve Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) models across tabs and sessions
• Prevent denied cloud retries for enhanced privacy
• Show ready status for offline AI configurations
• Handle permanent processing failures more robustly
• Accept raw document exports from iWork applications
• Clarify Bring Your Own Key and Ollama AI error messages
• Enforce BYOK state and block cloud analysis when Ollama is active
• Stop AI fallback for moderated content

Added

• Open the active AI mode directly from the usage area

Improved

• Better PDF and iWork document analysis, including support for your own OpenAI and Claude keys
• Custom AI fields now preserve visible formatting such as currency symbols, separators, and decimal precision

Fixed

• Emoji are preserved in generated filenames
• Zush stays in the menu bar when it starts at login
• The App Sounds setting now applies consistently

Added

• Rename up to 1,000 files at once with PRO

Improved

• Rename Rules now apply consistently to every AI-generated name
• Purchase activation and automatic renaming are more reliable
• AI naming recovers better from incomplete provider responses

Fixed

• Fixed edge cases in checkout, monitoring, and batch renaming

Added

• Create folders directly while choosing files or a watched folder

Improved

• Get started faster with a shorter first-run setup
• File pickers now stay in front of Zush windows
• Clearer provider selection when switching AI modes

Fixed

• More reliable rename handling when a file already has its Zush name

Added

• Read and rename legacy Excel files in the older .xls format

Improved

• Offline AI now sizes each request to fit your model, so long documents and scans no longer fail partway
• AI Setup is now called AI Modes, with a clearer description of each option
• Your remaining free renames now show as a countdown ring
• The whole AI mode row is clickable, and the setup links stay available while you read them

Fixed

• Ollama problems now explain what actually went wrong instead of showing a generic message
• Title formatting no longer leaves underscores inside names
• Files that failed analysis keep their actions, so you can retry them from the row menu
• Better contrast for the "Best value" badge in dark mode

Added

• Use your own AI provider key or private Ollama models on every plan
• Download the first recommended Ollama model with one click

Improved

• The free plan now includes 50 renames across Cloud, BYOK, and Offline AI
• Clearer AI setup and provider switching
• More reliable analysis for documents, audio, video, and design files

Improved

• Larger, easier-to-click checkboxes in AI Rename
• Rename ready files while other items in the batch are still being analyzed
• Clearer selection layout and smaller warning icons

Fixed

• Fixed checkbox clicks for very wide image previews
• A completed rename no longer appears to fail if Activity or usage syncing is temporarily unavailable

Improved

• Custom AI Blocks now keep exactly the format you ask for
• PDF and document analysis is more reliable when an AI service is temporarily unavailable
• Folder monitoring starts more smoothly with saved folders
• Updated support for the latest Gemini models

Fixed

• Zush now retries automatically when an AI service returns an empty answer

Added

• Pick files to rename straight from the File menu, or with Command-O
• The main window reopens at the size and position you left it

Improved

• When the AI suggests the name a file already has, the row now says it is trying again
• Clearer messages when a provider turns down your API key
• PRO and Offline AI messages now appear in your language

Fixed

• Very long AI names no longer stop a file from being renamed
• The file list no longer freezes while it previews files on network or external drives
• Folder monitoring now pauses when your AI provider is unavailable instead of retrying without end
• Renames no longer fail when the AI service answers with nothing
• Purchase problems in the PRO window are now shown instead of failing quietly
• The notification permission status refreshes when you come back to Zush

Improved

• The template picker opens short: Smart Rename plus the templates you used recently, with the rest one click away under "All templates"
• The edit action in the picker now names the template it opens, so you always know what you are about to change
• Example filenames moved into tooltips, keeping the list compact and easy to scan

Improved

• Cloud AI setup now shows compatible models for each provider
• API keys and provider switching are more reliable
• Direct-download update checks are clearer

Fixed

• Fixed occasional stale model and connection states in Cloud AI settings

Added

• Select multiple AI Rename results to update their names or remove them together

Improved

• Clearer guidance when a batch is larger than the available free credits
• Refreshed PRO, Bring Your Own Key, and Offline plan details
• More reliable credit counting across large rename batches

Fixed

• Selected files now stay checked while their names are regenerated

Improved

• More reliable app update checks, audio analysis, and folder monitoring
• A less distracting Update Names action

Fixed

• Analysis errors no longer interrupt your workflow with a modal

Improved

• AI Rename now retries suggestions that match the current file name
• Reanalyze unchanged or failed files together with one click
• Scanned PDFs keep more visual context for better name suggestions
• Clearer guidance when macOS Keychain prevents cloud AI from working

Fixed

• Batch errors are easier to read and whole-batch failures now show an alert

Improved

• Folder access now stays active during large batch renames
• Audio files are processed more reliably during AI Rename

Fixed

• Custom AI instructions are validated before a rename starts
• Saved AI provider settings no longer interfere with free accounts

Improved

• Larger Naming Block setups now keep every custom AI instruction
• AI Rename and folder monitoring recover more reliably from interruptions
• AI setup links now open the latest setup guides

Fixed

• Fixed occasional freezes around file pickers, sounds, and settings updates

Improved

• Custom rename rules now preserve the title style you request
• Saved folder access is faster and more reliable
• Naming Blocks open in a cleaner, more compact view

Added

• Create your own AI-powered Naming Blocks with custom instructions

Improved

• Naming Blocks and templates are easier to customize and preview
• AI Rename has clearer progress, editing, and retry controls
• Free users can try rename customizations while credits remain
• More reliable folder monitoring, startup, and settings updates

Fixed

• Fixed custom Naming Blocks losing their style while editing
• Fixed saved Finder bar preferences after app updates
• Improved audio previews and cloud AI error recovery

Improved

• More reliable AI Rename when cloud requests time out
• More dependable folder monitoring during large file changes
• Zush now asks App Store users for a rating after successful Pro rename sessions

Fixed

• Fixed startup setup after completing onboarding
• Fixed update prompts in the direct-download version
• Reduced unnecessary macOS keychain prompts

Improved

• Faster, more reliable batch renaming for large selections
• Clearer progress and failure summaries during AI Rename

Fixed

• Fixed hangs and crashes during Finder tag updates
• Improved recovery when cloud AI providers fail or time out

Improved

• AI Rename and Monitor are more reliable during cloud processing

Fixed

• Fixed a missing template picker icon on some macOS versions

Improved

• AI Rename can now add more files to an analyzed batch without starting over
• Auto language now follows your macOS language and shows which language will be used
• Batch progress and drag-and-drop feedback are clearer during AI Rename
• Settings opens more reliably from the app menu

Fixed

• Fixed Auto language handling for Norwegian system language settings
• Fixed several batch rename edge cases when adding or removing files

Improved

• Naming Blocks now keep separate custom text parts in saved settings and presets
• Preview thumbnails are easier to see on light backgrounds

Fixed

• Improved handling when a generated file name already exists

Improved

• Added one App sounds setting for all Zush sounds
• Improved checkout reliability during repeated purchase attempts

Improved

• More reliable AI Rename fallback when cloud AI needs to switch providers
• Better PDF analysis reliability during fallback processing

Fixed

• Removed unavailable Groq models from Bring Your Own Key model choices

Improved

• More reliable activation and subscription status sync
• Smoother recovery when account access needs to refresh

Fixed

• Fixed a startup issue that could require restarting Zush
• Fixed welcome window positioning on launch

Improved

• AI Rename now keeps generated names in the source language by default
• Faster batch renaming for large groups of files
• Clearing Activity now keeps your rename statistics intact
• Fewer unnecessary folder access prompts during direct rename

Fixed

• Batch rename jobs now finish more reliably after large rename runs

Added

• New welcome screen with clearer privacy information

Improved

• More consistent AI Rename language handling
• Better support for keeping useful details in file names
• Clearer subscription legal links in the purchase flow

Fixed

• Fixed accented characters in AI-suggested file names

Improved

• More reliable AI Rename activity reporting
• Reduced background work during batch rename

Fixed

• Fixed a crash when regenerating names during batch rename

Improved

• More reliable AI Rename progress and activity reporting
• Better diagnostics when rename workflows need troubleshooting

Fixed

• Fixed usage reporting edge cases for batch rename workflows

Improved

• More reliable monitoring for cloud folders on macOS
• Clearer privacy settings and Full Disk Access guidance
• Better translations for settings and template labels

Improved

• More reliable folder access during batch rename
• Smoother first-run data consent flow

Fixed

• Fixed file access prompts while renaming selected files
• Fixed unwanted Keychain prompts for existing users
• Fixed the welcome sound on first launch

Improved

• Faster first launch with fewer setup prompts
• More reliable AI fallback during busy usage periods
• More reliable audio and iWork document analysis

Fixed

• Fixed unnecessary Keychain prompts during startup
• Fixed several batch rename edge cases

Added

• Choose a specific model for Bring Your Own Key providers

Improved

• Smarter file names for documents, media, images, and design files
• Faster batch rename preparation
• More reliable Offline AI and Bring Your Own Key settings
• Free credits are now counted when files are actually renamed

Fixed

• Fixed rename credit and batch rename edge cases
• Fixed provider settings getting out of sync
• Fixed several thumbnail and preview reliability issues

Improved

• Smarter AI names for documents, audio, video, images, and design files
• More reliable Bring Your Own Key analysis
• Better fallback handling when an AI provider is busy or unavailable
• Clearer usage limits, upgrade messages, and translations

Fixed

• Fixed several batch rename edge cases
• Fixed audio analysis routing for Bring Your Own Key users

Improved

• Smarter file names for more document and media types
• Templates now focus on renaming first, with Finder tags and Spotlight metadata off by default
• Renaming can skip unused metadata work when tags or Spotlight metadata are disabled
• More reliable free-tier limit handling and quieter recoverable warnings

Improved

• Smarter content-aware AI file naming
• More reliable metadata handling for audio, video, and documents
• PRO prices and status now refresh more reliably
• Clearer PRO screen loading state in the App Store build

Fixed

• Fixed purchase activation edge cases after upgrading to PRO
• Fixed file-backed naming blocks when local metadata is missing

Zush 3 is live!

Added

• Added 11 Templates for common file renaming workflows
• Added a brand-new file name builder with 145 Naming Blocks
• Added separator controls and drag-and-drop support for building file names
• Added processing statistics
• Added support for audio, iWork, and design files
• Added a monthly Zush PRO plan

Improved

• Improved onboarding and Settings
• Improved file previews for documents, videos, audio, and design files
• Improved folder monitoring and batch rename progress
• Improved localization across the app

Fixed

• Fixed several purchase, restore, and subscription management edge cases
• Fixed supported-format and preview handling issues

Added

• Added Hindi interface language

Improved

• Improved quick rename errors when the backend is unavailable
• Improved batch rename analysis for spreadsheets, videos, and unusual file paths
• Improved monitoring behavior when AI provider keys, quotas, or models fail
• Reduced extra notifications while you are already working in Zush

Fixed

• Fixed rename counts when some files fail
• Fixed version display in About

Added

• Added video analysis with sampled frames and subtitle context
• Added support for many more image, document, spreadsheet, presentation, subtitle, and video formats
• Added Rename with Zush from the file context menu

Improved

• Improved Offline AI setup with clearer Ollama status and model checks
• Improved Settings navigation, drag-and-drop, and monitoring file type controls

Fixed

• Fixed several layout, localization, and supported-format edge cases

Added

• Added app interface translations for more languages
• Added a language preference for the app

Improved

• Improved PDF, document, spreadsheet, and presentation analysis
• Refreshed the app icon

Fixed

• Fixed a Keychain prompt that could appear on launch
• Fixed localized AI error messages and missing UI translations

Added

• Added Offline AI mode with local Ollama analysis
• Added provider-scoped Bring Your Own Key setup for PRO users
• Added secure customer portal links for subscription management

Improved

• Improved AI setup with clearer cloud and local mode controls
• Improved PDF and document analysis reliability
• Improved PRO onboarding, feature copy, and welcome screen guidance
• Improved usage limit display and AI error visibility

Fixed

• Fixed BYOK provider keys persisting across app launches
• Fixed device authentication and activation rollout edge cases
• Fixed customer portal and purchase status syncing reliability
• Fixed missing-file and batch picker handling during rename flows

Added

• Undo now restores original Finder tags and comments
• Better placeholders for document, spreadsheet, and presentation files

Improved

• Cleaner thumbnails in AI Rename, Activity, and queue views
• Smoother Settings and menu bar updates while Zush is working
• More reliable App Store consent flow during setup

Fixed

• Removed the old AI category field from rename analysis
• Better recovery when Groq returns invalid structured responses

Added

• 🧹 Added a Clear action for activity history without changing files on disk
• ⚠️ Added missing-file warnings in Activity when renamed files were moved or deleted

Improved

• ✨ Improved title regeneration with more varied rename suggestions
• 🎨 Refined the PRO upgrade flow, CTA visibility, and upgrade screen contrast
• 🧭 Moved shortcut settings into Preferences and stabilized the Settings window layout
• 📊 Added richer device and purchase metadata for status checks and purchase notifications

Fixed

• 🛡️ Hardened App Store verification, purchase syncing, and backend status handling
• 🩹 Fixed Settings sidebar update glitches during view refreshes
• 🔄 Removed the extra onboarding prompt before starting AI Rename

Improved

• ⚡ Improved BYOK saving, provider switching, and sync reliability across supported AI providers
• 🧭 Updated Settings to a more native macOS split-view navigation with cleaner toolbar behavior
• 🔄 Improved monitor, hotkey, and AI Rename coordination to reduce duplicate or stuck processing

Fixed

• 🐛 Fixed BYOK requests using out-of-sync provider state during analysis
• 🩹 Fixed Restore Purchases so local PRO entitlement refreshes more reliably
• 🔧 Fixed Groq timeout and fallback handling for faster recovery from provider stalls
• 🛡️ Fixed migration and network-monitor edge cases that could leave app state inconsistent

Added

• ✨ Added more naming-pattern title variants for filename formatting
• 🔄 Added Check for Updates... to the app menu

Improved

• ⚡ Improved monitor reliability around pause, retry, and watched-folder recovery
• 🛡️ Hardened Supabase edge functions, config loading, and Paddle processing
• 📊 Improved AI Rename progress messaging and drop-zone clarity

Fixed

• 🐛 Fixed monitor batches continuing after pause or connection loss
• 🩹 Fixed retry and undo flows so reverted files can be processed again
• 📂 Fixed watched-folder handling when monitored folders are deleted or unavailable
• 🔧 Fixed same-name renames failing in monitor and activity flows

Added

• 📄 Added .xls support in document analysis and extraction flows
• 📬 Added automated Telegram metrics digests for release monitoring

Improved

• ⚡ Improved failed-processing retry flow and error visibility
• 📊 Improved metrics digest calculations and reporting consistency

Fixed

• 🛡️ Hardened Paddle webhook signature validation and retry handling
• 🩹 Reduced noisy monitoring/Sentry events in backend processing

Added

• 📊 Added TelemetryDeck funnel tracking for first rename flow
• 🌍 Added country to new install Telegram notifications

Improved

• ⚡ Kept AI Rename prompt visible until valid files are actually added
• 🔔 Added explicit consent and unsupported-file feedback in AI Rename
• 🧭 Added deferred dropped-file recovery through onboarding and consent setup

Fixed

• 🐛 Fixed duplicate new install notifications from concurrent status checks
• 🩹 Reduced duplicate status refreshes during app launch
• 🔧 Captured processing failures in Sentry for analysis and rename flows

Added

• 🎉 Added AI-powered document renaming for supported files
• 📄 Added native PDF text extraction with visual fallback
• 🗂️ Expanded Zush from image rename to file rename

Improved

• ⚡ Improved supported file handling across batch rename, monitor, and hotkey flows
• 🖼️ Restored PDF previews in the batch rename list
• ✏️ Updated app copy and onboarding text for file-based workflows

Fixed

• 🐛 Fixed legacy .doc and .ppt fallback analysis
• 🐛 Fixed document placeholders and thumbnail handling in batch rename
• 🔧 Updated CI to match the local Xcode 26.3 toolchain

Fixed

• 🐛 Fix batch hangs and use PDF thumbnails
• 🐛 Stabilize app store IAP verification and clean legacy purchase objects
• 🐛 Retry analyze provider timeouts
• 🐛 Harden file hashing and analyze timeouts
• 🐛 Refine welcome copy
• 🐛 Restore data consent view wiring
• 🐛 Replace any types, extract subscription status helper
• 🐛 Keychain access refactoring

Added

• 🎉 Implemented custom AI prompts for image analysis
• 🔑 Implemented comprehensive data consent management
• 📦 Integrated StoreKit for promoted purchases in App Store version

Improved

• ⚡ Enhanced AI prompt customization and error handling
• ⚡ Enhanced data consent handling in welcome flow
• ⚡ Improved StoreKit product loading with retry logic
• ⚡ Improved SVG rendering for AI analysis and recognition

Fixed

• 🐛 Restored AI prompt base for image analysis
• 🐛 Fixed custom output language not being applied correctly with custom AI prompts
• 🐛 Prevented onboarding window from freezing
• 🐛 Stabilized App Store IAP verification and cleaned up legacy objects
• 🐛 Show data agreement only for App Store builds
• 🔧 Adopted Liquid Glass toolbar on macOS 26

Added

• 🎉 Added appearance preference settings with UI integration

Improved

• ⚡ Refactored LicenseService for better tier management

Fixed

• 🐛 Fixed settings window title visibility issue
• 🔧 Refactored SettingsTabView layout for better organization

Added

• 🎉 Introduced activity and processing tabs with UI enhancements
• 🖼️ Added brand color support and updated UI components
• 🔑 Added license upgrade option to settings
• 🔔 Updated app menu to reflect onboarding status

Improved

• ⚡ Enhanced onboarding flow and window management
• ⚡ Improved UsageScale layout in settings
• 🔄 Updated drop area behavior in BatchRenameSection

Added

• 🎉 Enhanced debug and settings management features added
• 🔑 App Store version now sandboxed with updated entitlements

Improved

• ⚡ Updated hotkey instructions for App Store version
• ⚡ Improved license and store kit services

Fixed

• 🐛 Fixed project file references for Zush.storekit

Added

• 🎉 Unlocked all PRO features for FREE account (except BYOK)
• 🎉 Enhanced onboarding experience and debug features
• 🖼️ Added unit tests for AI analysis and bookmark persistence
• 🔑 Added debug section in preferences

Improved

• ⚡ Improved settings management in AppDelegate and SettingsViewModel

Fixed

• 🐛 Adjusted Finder layout script for DMG creation

Added

• 🖼️ Added tests for Zush functionality

Improved

• ⚡ Improved image analysis order in AI Service
• ✏️ Updated documentation with new features and architecture details

Added

• 🎉 Implemented lifetime credit model for Zush
• 🔑 API keys are now securely stored in Keychain
• 🖼️ Added Help menu link to zushapp.com
• 📦 Track app version in devices table

Improved

• ⚡ Enhanced AIService with better error handling and BYOK support
• ⚡ Streamlined API key clearing in BYOK section
• ⚡ Optimized device activation and rate limiting logic

Fixed

• 🐛 Redirect PRO users to BYOK tab when limit is reached
• 🐛 Fixed BYOK banner visibility based on active setting
• 🐛 Hardened edge functions with encryption and rate limiting

Added

• 🎉 Implemented BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) for unlimited processing
• 🔑 Added support for OpenAI and Claude in BYOK
• 💎 Added Zush PRO one-time purchase option
• 🚀 Added force update options to release script

Improved

• ⚡ Enhanced DeviceService for better device ID management
• ⚡ Improved BYOK functionality and UI
• ⚡ Updated UI for simplified pricing model

Fixed

• 🐛 Fixed checkout URL and simplified LicenseService logic
• 🐛 Fixed AI provider defaults for processed files
• 🐛 Hid 'Get More Credits' for PRO users

Added

• 📂 Added directory access for hotkey file processing in sandboxed environments
• 🔑 Implemented directory access for batch renaming in sandboxed environments

Improved

• ⚡ Improved asynchronous initialization and device ID retrieval

Added

• 🚀 Distribute Zush on the Mac App Store
• 🔑 Verify App Store subscriptions with Supabase function
• 📦 Upload dSYMs to Sentry during release for better crash reporting

Improved

• ⚡ Improved folder validation by moving it to a background thread

Fixed

• 🎨 Updated app icon assets for better consistency

Added

• 📂 Enhanced file monitoring and processing indicators

Improved

• ⚡ Improved folder monitoring and file processing
• 🎨 Updated color scheme in HotkeyRecorder and SuggestedShortcuts views
• 🔄 Streamlined activity display and undo functionality

Fixed

• 🐛 Adjusted window height in build-dmg script for better layout

Added

• 🎉 Added quick rename shortcut for Finder files
• 🖼️ Added monitor options section with file prefix filter
• 🔑 Added symlink for Supabase Postgres best practices

Improved

• ⚡ Improved layout and text in Hotkey settings
• 🚀 Enhanced Finder file selection with timeout handling
• 📈 Optimized Supabase database performance and RLS policies
• 💚 Updated App logo

Fixed

• 🐛 Prevented potential out-of-bounds access in HotkeyService
• 🎨 Updated design credit color in AboutTab view

Added

• 🚀 Added Sentry crash reporting and error analytics
• 🔑 Added missing database indexes for query optimization

Improved

• ⚡ Improved ViewModel guidelines with data persistence and accessibility

Fixed

• 🐛 Addressed code review issues with constants and error handling

Added

• 🖼️ Implemented onboarding permissions view for new users
• 🔑 Allow subscription downgrades for existing users

Improved

• ⚡ Updated upgrade modal UI with plan comparison layout
• 🔔 Enhanced notification handling throughout the app
• 📈 Updated credit display and license status on activation

Fixed

• 🐛 Reordered menu items and removed unnecessary key equivalents

Added

• 🎉 Credit-based pricing model for flexible usage
• 🔑 Support for original name token in file renaming
• 🖼️ Date format support for file renaming

Improved

• ⚡ Enhanced license upgrade flow with URL parameters
• ✏️ Clarified ProModal feature description for localization
• 📈 Improved email validation in customer portal

Added

• 🎉 Implemented monthly Pro Upgrade flow for users
• 🖼️ Added color scheme support and enhanced progress view styling

Improved

• ⚡ Enhanced SettingsViewModel with monitoring paths

Fixed

• 🐛 Updated ProModal description for accurate language support count

Added

• 🎉 Implemented batch renaming functionality for improved file management
• 🔔 Added success notification for batch renaming operations
• 📂 Implemented folder monitoring during onboarding
• ✨ Introduced confetti animation for visual feedback
• 🔊 Added batch rename completion notification sound

Improved

• ⚡ Enhanced URL handling and ProModal display logic
• ⚡ Improved settings modal behavior with ProModal integration
• ⚡ Enhanced onboarding process with notifications

Fixed

• 🐛 Fixed display issues in ActivationSuccessModal

Added

• 🎉 Implemented limit exceeded alert with dynamic messaging
• 🖼️ Added onChange handlers to save naming pattern settings

Improved

• ⚡ Optimized WindowManager settings window handling
• ⚡ Improved memory management for SwiftUI views

Added

• 🖼️ Added support for RAW image formats
• 💬 Added Canny feedback link in About Tab and update tab's design

Improved

• ⚡ Improved batch image analysis with individual processing
• ⚡ Enhanced batch analysis with timestamps and progress tracking
• ⚡ Improved AI service error handling with localized descriptions

Fixed

• 🐛 Fixed deployment on build failure in release script

Added

• 🎉 Implemented batch file processing limits with alerts

Improved

• ⚡ Optimized image loading and thumbnail generation for better quality
• 🎨 Updated rename text field with hover and focus styling
• ✏️ Updated Spotlight feature descriptions to use 'metadata'

Added

• 🎉 Implemented folder monitoring with a new Monitor tab
• 🚀 Added Groq provider support for AI image analysis
• ✨ Introduced image thumbnail previews in file lists
• 🔔 Added dock icon visibility preference in settings
• 🖼️ Added output language setting for AI-generated file names
• 📂 Added drag & drop and custom scheme URL support for files

Improved

• ⚡ Enhanced batch renaming with analysis and progress tracking
• ⚡ Added pause functionality and status bar icon handling
• 🎨 Improved UI components for language selection and Pro features

Added

• 🎉 Added Groq provider support for enhanced AI processing
• 🖼️ Added image thumbnail previews in file list items
• 🔑 Added dock icon visibility preference with settings management
• 📂 Added folders monitoring toggle in settings
• 🌐 Added offline mode handling with network status monitoring

Improved

• ⚡ Improved file handling with drag & drop and custom scheme URLs

Added

• 🎉 Added SVG, PDF, and TIF file format support
• 🚀 Implemented activity tab with undo functionality
• 📦 Added chunked processing for batch rename
• 🖼️ Added analyzing text to batch rename items

Improved

• ⚡ Refactored about tab and updated naming pattern variables
• ⚡ Refined activity and batch rename UI
• ⚡ Simplified menu bar usage view with tier name and counter
• ⚡ Show settings window on launch and dock click
• ⚡ Unified file list items with shared FileListItemView component

Fixed

• 🐛 Added white background for SVG and PDF rendering to JPEG
• 🐛 Prevented file re-processing after undo
• 🐛 Fixed open panel permissions on welcome screen

Added

• 🖼️ Show floating settings window after onboarding
• 🔔 Added notification, URL handling, window management services
• 📂 Added naming pattern and smart metadata sections to processing queue
• ✨ Added email validation and refined success message UI

Improved

• ⚡ Improved pro modal limit message and menu bar upgrade visibility

Added

• 🎉 Implemented free tier folder watch limits and pro status UI
• 🖼️ Added advanced filename pattern options with live preview

Improved

• ⚡ Reorganized settings tabs for better user experience
• 🛠️ Improved filename sanitization for better file handling

Added

• 🎉 We now ship Zush as a .dmg file instead of a .zip for easier installation.
• 🖼️ Zush now sends lower quality images for AI analysis to improve performance.
• 🔑 Pro features, the general tab, and the onboarding views now have a new primary button style.
• 🔔 You'll now receive update notifications and dock badge updates thanks to the new update management system.

Improved

• ⚡ Refined onboarding view layout and styling, including path shortening.

Added

• 🎉 Welcome onboarding screen for first-time users
• 📂 Folder selection during onboarding
• 📍 Menu bar location hint for new users
• 🔔 Notification when monitoring starts
• ✏️ Change watched folder button in settings

Fixed

• 🐛 Screenshot detection for macOS temp files

Added

• 🔄 Batch image analysis with processing queue
• 🖼️ Image compression service

Improved

• 📊 Display AI usage count in General tab
• 🎨 Pro features view layout optimization
• 🔖 Exclude color names from AI tags
• 📁 Auto-detect macOS screenshot folder

Added

• ✨ Added automatic update checking via Sparkle
• 🔄 Check for Updates option in Settings and Menu Bar
• ⚙️ Automatic updates toggle

Initial Release

• 🚀 First public release of Zush
• 🤖 AI-powered image organization with automatic tagging
• 📁 Smart folder monitoring for new images
• 🏷️ Automatic Finder tags based on AI analysis
• 📝 Custom naming patterns for organized files
• 🎨 Beautiful native macOS interface