Changelog
All notable updates to Crew are listed here. We're improving every day — check back often!
May 29, 2026
Improvements
Much More Reliable Document Creation — Creating PDFs, slides, and spreadsheets handles repeated requests, large content, and back-to-back edits far more smoothly.
Steadier Code Execution — Python runs for data analysis and file processing recover better from memory limits and very large files.
More Trustworthy Answers — Much stricter about not inventing numbers, names, prices, or facts that aren't in your data or source material.
Smarter Calendar & Directions — Calendar lookups and public-transit directions (subway lines, transfers) return more accurate results.
Clearer Image Generation — Sets clearer expectations (e.g. text inside images) and handles background compositing more reliably.
Better KakaoTalk Messages — Long replies are split correctly per message bubble.
More Dependable Connected Services — Gmail/Outlook sending, Google Drive uploads, and Notion database updates are more reliable.
Scheduled Task Notifications — If your plan's limits pause a scheduled task, you're told right away instead of it failing silently.
Fully Localized Document Status — The "Creating document" progress label now shows entirely in your language.
May 17, 2026
Improvements
Sharper Document Creation — A wide range of issues when creating PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, and HTML documents are now handled. HTML-to-PDF rendering is more faithful, long slide decks no longer get silently truncated, and same-topic re-creation reads your intent more accurately.
More Reliable Code Execution — Python execution for data analysis, charts, and file processing handles variable scoping, Korean fonts, encodings, blocked-domain hints, and re-using results from a previous run across a much wider range of scenarios.
Sharper Web Automation — Web tools follow redirects from short or mobile links (e.g. TikTok lite) to fetch the real page instead of the redirect stub, detect login-walled sites more accurately, and async browser tasks run with stronger timeout handling.
Steadier Email — Gmail's recent-message filter, mail-reading errors, and a number of Outlook-side issues are all resolved.
More Dependable Connected Services — Google Drive, Notion, Calendar, and external tool connections are noticeably more reliable across permissions, search, and filters.
Better YouTube Research — Fetching a channel's videos now returns titles, view counts, durations, and other metadata — not just links.
Reliable Long-Running Task Outputs — Result file paths from long-running tasks are tracked steadily, so the next step in your workflow can pick them up directly.
Polished Image & Text-Extraction Tools — Image editing, text recognition from images, and image generation handle a wider set of edge cases — watermark removal accuracy and Korean font composition included.
Smoother Batch Place Lookups — Per-turn guidance for batch place lookups is clearer, so looking up many places at once feels more natural.
Better Recovery from Truncated Replies — When a long task gets cut off, the assistant now tells you more clearly what was finished and what's left.
Stronger Self-Healing — When something fails temporarily, the system retries automatically so you don't have to repeat the same request.
April 17, 2026
New Features
Full Outlook Support — Outlook users now get AI drafts, inbox indexing, starring, attachments, and reply tracking — the same experience as Gmail.
Real-Time Outlook Updates — New Outlook emails arrive instantly through Microsoft Graph push subscriptions.
Rich Text Reply Editor — Write replies with formatting, lists, links, and inline styles.
Improvements
Faster Gmail Search — Finding messages in Gmail is noticeably quicker.
More Stable Email Rendering — Complex marketing emails and nested iframes render without crashing or flickering.
Smarter Browser Automation — The browser tool skips login-walled sites like Facebook Ad Library and suggests better alternatives.
Self-Healing Signal Feeds — Signal feeds automatically retry on transient errors so you never miss an update.
Correct Outlook Sender Names — Sender display names show up correctly in Outlook threads.
Non-Blocking Email Loading — Emails load in the background without freezing the page.
April 16, 2026
Improvements
Smoother Email Scrolling — Email threads scroll smoothly without stuttering or jumping when reading long conversations.
Better Plain Text Emails — Plain text emails now display with proper paragraph breaks for improved readability.
Smarter Signature Detection — Email signatures are recognized more accurately, especially in Korean emails.
Quote Detection Across Languages — Quoted text folding now works reliably across all 14 supported languages.
Cleaner Email Thread UI — Empty expand buttons no longer appear when there's no quoted text or signature to collapse.
More Reliable Document & Image Creation — PowerPoint generation and image creation handle more edge cases gracefully.
April 15, 2026
New Features
Signal Research Summary — When reading a signal entry, a summary bar now highlights key takeaways with follow-up questions you can explore.
Improvements
Smarter AI Email Drafts — AI drafts no longer incorrectly claim that attachments are missing.
Stable Large Emails — Very large HTML emails now display reliably without freezing your browser.
Better Email Translations — Translated emails preserve proper paragraph formatting and line breaks.
Desktop Session Recovery — The desktop app automatically recovers from expired sessions without requiring a manual sign-in.
April 14, 2026
New Features
Collapsible Quoted Content — Email threads now hide previous replies behind a ··· button — click to expand.
Improvements
Better Email Rendering — Emails display with their original fonts and proper paragraph spacing. Inline images now show correctly in all threads.
Accurate Sender Names — Sender names in emails no longer show escaped quotes or encoding artifacts.
Correct Action Item Dates — AI-extracted due dates no longer show the wrong year.
Cleaner Triage List — Emails you've archived in Gmail or Outlook are automatically removed from your Crew triage.
Social Media Tool Upgrade — Individual TikTok videos and Instagram posts or reels can now be analyzed directly.
More Reliable Document Creation — PowerPoint presentations with complex tables are generated more reliably.
April 13, 2026
Improvements
Fair Plan Upgrade Pricing — When you upgrade mid-cycle, you now pay only for the remaining days — no double-charging.
Faster Email Delivery — New emails arrive in your inbox more quickly.
Stable Mail Triage — Pinned and categorized emails stay in place when the list refreshes — no more flickering.
Reliable Email Persistence — Emails marked as action required or needing review stay consistent across page reloads.
Smarter Tooltips in Mail — AI summaries and account details display cleanly without getting clipped at screen edges.
Signals Scroll Reset — Going back to a signal feed now returns to the top automatically.
Better Theme Consistency — Tooltips and info cards adapt properly to your light or dark theme.
More Reliable Conversations — Chat context is preserved even when a tool response takes extra time to save.
More Accurate AI Responses — Improved handling of dynamic websites, document processing, and file operations.
April 12, 2026
New Features
Navigation Tooltips — Hover over sidebar items to see a description of each section.
Insight Archive — Expired insights now appear in an archive tab instead of disappearing.
In-App Help Links — Activity and Todo pages now link directly to the user guide.
Improvements
Mail Reply Fix — The reply button works reliably even after closing and reopening the reply panel.
Cleaner Email Threads — Quoted text and dividers are stripped more thoroughly for tidier threads.
Better Draft Editing — The compose area expands as you type, and formatting artifacts are cleaned up.
Better Signal Images — Thumbnails display more reliably with no duplicate entries in feeds.
Smarter Todo — Input auto-focuses on page load, and the active tab is easier to spot.
Reorganized Tools Page — My Files appears first, and visualization tools are grouped together.
Improved Sidebar Order — Mail and Todo are now above Signals for quicker access.
Cleaner Notifications — Messages via email and messenger no longer contain raw markdown formatting.
Better Morning Briefing — Improved wording across all 14 languages.
Insight Feedback — Toggling quiet hours and switching modules now shows clear confirmation toasts.
Theme-Consistent Sidebar — Tooltip colors match your current light or dark theme.
April 11, 2026
New Features
HTML to PDF — Convert web pages and HTML content directly into PDF documents.
Desktop Windows Fixes — Local file access, tray icon display, and session handling are all fixed on Windows. Quick Prompt shortcut is now Ctrl+Alt+Space.
Desktop Localization — The tray menu and update dialogs now appear in your preferred language.
Improvements
"Insights" — New Name — "Proactive Intelligence" is now called "Insights" — simpler and clearer.
Cleaner Email Threads — Better quoted content stripping makes conversations easier to read.
No Duplicate Signals — The same article won't appear twice in your feed thanks to cross-source deduplication.
10+ UX Polish — Spacing, interaction, and visual consistency improvements across mail, insights, todo, and the skill builder.
More Accurate AI Responses — Better conversation context, smarter tool usage, and more reliable document creation and web browsing.
April 10, 2026
New Features
Drag & Drop Attachments in Mail — Drop files directly into the compose or reply area to attach them. A visual overlay guides you as you drag.
AI Drafts for New Emails — Crew's AI drafting now works for composing new emails too, not just replies. Describe what you want to say and Crew writes the full email.
Upload Files from Your Computer — Attach local files when composing or replying to emails — no need to upload to My Files first.
Improvements
Auto-Close After Sending — The reply panel closes automatically after you send an email, so you're ready for the next thread.
Scroll to Latest Message — Opening an email thread now scrolls to the newest message automatically.
More Accurate Draft Greetings — AI-drafted replies now correctly match the greeting to the person you're replying to.
Smoother Desktop App — Download nudge banners dismiss properly after you've already downloaded the app.
April 9, 2026
New Features
Schedule from Reply — Create a calendar event while replying to an email. Crew detects meeting context, suggests times, adds a Google Meet or Microsoft Teams link, and invites attendees — all in one step.
110+ New Signals — The Signals catalog now has 220+ built-in signals across 20+ categories — including sports, food, automotive, hobbies, psychology, and history.
Free Community Tools — All community tools in the Marketplace are now completely free to use and share. No credits needed.
Smarter Email Translation — Translated emails now keep their original formatting — links, bold text, and layout stay intact instead of becoming plain text.
Send from Email Aliases — Choose which email address to send from when composing replies. CC and BCC fields auto-expand for quicker multi-recipient emails.
Desktop File Downloads — The desktop app (v1.2.0) can now download files directly to your computer — no need to open a browser.
Contact Autocomplete in Email — Start typing a name or email in the To, CC, or BCC fields and Crew suggests matching contacts from your address book.
Reply All & Mail Actions — Use Reply All for group threads. Archive or delete emails directly, with Gmail and Outlook each handling it the right way.
Smart Mail Toggle — Turn AI-powered email features on or off from Settings. Choose which smart features you want active.
Smarter File Recall — Crew now automatically finds relevant files from your storage when answering questions — no need to attach them manually.
Personalized Email Greetings — AI-drafted replies learn your greeting style and use proper titles and honorifics in 14 languages.
Improvements
Better Thread View — Each message in a thread can now be expanded independently. Collapsed messages show a preview snippet for quick scanning.
Auto-Save Insight Settings — Toggling insights on or off now saves automatically — no need to press a save button.
Better Email Experience — Cleaner visual dividers, tracking links display as plain text, larger draft compose area, and more reliable attachment previews and downloads.
More Flexible Deep Work — Deep Work now allocates research time based on task complexity instead of a fixed limit. Tasks also run faster with streaming optimizations.
Smoother Desktop App — Update notifications use proper version comparison, tray icon displays correctly, and file downloads work on older app versions too.
No Repeat Insight Alerts — Email-based insights are now deduplicated by thread, so you won't receive the same notification twice.
Mobile Polish — Improved layouts for mail, signals, and insights on phones with better spacing and touch targets.
More Accurate AI Responses — Improved handling of calendar events, file operations, document creation, and web browsing for more reliable answers.
Tidier Mail & Signals Layout — Search auto-focuses when opened, calendar time suggestions appear as readable dates, and headers have cleaner spacing throughout.
Faster First Response — Four under-the-hood optimizations make Crew's replies start noticeably faster.
Cleaner Settings Page — Service credentials are now organized in tidy cards with icons, and disconnect buttons look consistent across all services.
April 8, 2026
New Features
API Keys in Settings — Manage your external API keys and credentials right from the Settings page. Add, edit, and organize everything in one place.
Upload Local Files to Cloud — On the desktop app, you can now move local files to your Crew cloud workspace with a single command. Great for backing up or sharing files across devices.
HWP Document Support — Crew can now read and understand Korean HWP documents — both the modern HWPX format and legacy HWP5 files. Just drop them in and Crew handles the rest.
Auto-Translate Emails — Incoming emails are now automatically translated to your language, so you can read foreign-language mail without switching tools.
Improvements
Smoother Mail Experience — Recipient fields are more compact, thread switching is more reliable, email iframes scroll properly, and older messages collapse automatically.
Better Email Accessibility — Improved contrast, font sizing, and screen reader support across the mail feature for a more comfortable reading experience.
Windows Desktop App Fix — Windows users are now correctly recognized as desktop app users, so all desktop-specific features work as expected.
Smarter Image Editing — The image tool now properly handles both URLs and local file paths, so edits work regardless of where your image lives.
More Reliable YouTube Research — Channel lookups by handle (like @username) are now more accurate and consistent.
Better File Handling — Filenames with special characters or spaces (common in Korean and other languages) are handled correctly, and large images process without running out of memory.
More Accurate AI Responses — Crew better remembers your conversation context, gives clearer guidance about what each messenger channel can do, and avoids guessing when unsure.
April 7, 2026
New Features
Thread Accordion in Mail — Email threads now fold into a clean accordion view. Click to expand any message — much easier to follow long conversations.
Email Theme Toggle — A new light/dark toggle lets you switch the email body's appearance independently from your app theme.
Pre-Meeting Reminders — Meeting prep is now split into two parts: a morning briefing overview and a separate reminder right before each meeting starts.
"FYI" Mail Tab — The "Updates" tab is now called "FYI" for clarity. New users also get a quick intro to Crew's smart mail features.
Smart CC Handling — Emails where you're only CC'd are now automatically deprioritized, so your action items stay front and center.
MCP for Everyone — MCP servers (external tool integrations) are now available on all plans, including Free.
AI Mail Guide — A new dedicated guide for AI Mail is now available in the docs.
Improvements
Inline Images in Email — Emails with embedded images (CID references) now render correctly instead of showing broken placeholders.
Better Recipient Details — See all recipients (To, CC, BCC) right in the email header, with expandable details like Gmail.
Cleaner Quoted Replies — Quoted content and older messages now collapse more reliably, with a toggle button placed below the message body.
Smarter Email Sorting — Automated senders (newsletters, notifications) are better detected, and threads you've already replied to move out of your action queue automatically.
Faster AI Tool Execution — Custom tool integrations now route through a faster path, reducing wait times.
Smoother Mobile Experience — Fixed spacing issues in signal entries, URL overflow in emails, and improved mail compose readability on phones.
Cleaner Signal Articles — Empty bullet points are removed and loading animations are smoother on signal pages.
More Accurate AI Responses — Improved handling of file operations, calendar events, document creation, and web browsing tasks for more reliable answers.
April 6, 2026
New Features
Windows Desktop App — Crew is now available on Windows! Download the desktop app for a native experience on your PC, with automatic updates included.
Smart Reply in Mail — A floating AI reply bar appears at the bottom of your emails. Choose from smart tones localized to your language, auto-expand when drafting, and maximize to full screen for longer replies.
Pre-Generated Draft Replies — Crew pre-generates reply drafts for important emails so you can review and send with one tap.
Office File Viewer — Open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint attachments directly in Crew's mail view — no need to download them first.
Multi-Device Management — See all your connected devices — desktop, mobile, and web — in one place under Settings. Easily manage sessions across platforms.
Improvements
Cleaner Email Threads — Previous messages in a thread are now tucked behind a "..." button, and quoted reply content is automatically collapsed. Less clutter, easier reading.
Dark Mode for Emails — HTML email bodies now properly follow your dark theme, so no more blinding white backgrounds at night.
Expandable Reply Area — The email draft box smoothly expands and collapses, giving you more room when you need it.
Stronger Security — Tighter token expiration, timing-safe callback verification, prompt sanitization, and mobile JWT blacklist checks for safer sessions.
Faster Performance — Comprehensive performance optimizations across the app — pages and conversations load noticeably faster.
Smoother Loading — Settings pages now show elegant skeleton animations instead of spinners while loading.
More Reliable Tools — OCR, calendar, image editing, and document tools now handle edge cases more gracefully.
No-Reply Email Guide — When you open an email from a no-reply address, Crew shows a helpful notice so you don't try to reply to an address that can't receive messages.
Bilingual Email Drafts — AI-drafted replies now write in the email's original language first, then include a translation in your language for reference.
April 4, 2026
New Features
Smart Email Triage — Crew now automatically sorts your emails into 5 tiers: Action Required, Review, FYI, Transactional, and Noise. Focus on what matters first.
Thread Intelligence — Each email thread now shows an AI summary card with key context, action items, and suggested next steps.
Improvements
Compact Mail Layout — Tighter spacing for attachments, thread messages, and reply areas — more content fits on screen.
Smarter Signal Images — Article thumbnails now unwrap Brave search proxy URLs to show the original high-resolution images.
Longer Session Timeout — Idle session timeout extended from 7 to 30 days so you don't get logged out as often.
Better Mobile Experience — Improved changelog, signals, and mail layouts on phones with proper session handling.
More Accurate AI Responses — Better tracking of multi-step tasks, smarter image analysis, and fewer false alarms during browsing tasks.
April 3, 2026
New Features
AI Mail — Crew now has a full-featured email client built right in. Read, reply, forward, star, archive, and manage your Gmail and Outlook mail — all powered by AI. Includes attachment previews, smart search, and dark mode support.
Smart Reply Chips — Quick-reply suggestion chips appear in your insight email cards, so you can respond to important emails with one tap.
Google Sheets Editing — Crew can now update and append data to your Google Sheets directly, not just read them.
News-Style Signals — The Signals feed got a news-site redesign with a 3-tab layout (For You, Latest, Popular) and AI-generated headlines.
Korean Typography — Signal articles now use the beautiful MaruBuri font for a native reading experience in Korean.
Code-Signed Mac App — The macOS desktop app is now code-signed and notarized by Apple for a smoother, warning-free install.
Skill Marketplace Polish — Community skill categories are now fully translated, admins can reorder skills, and an AI feasibility scanner checks new submissions.
Improvements
Polished Mail Experience — Dark mode for email iframes, collapsible thread messages, forward and attachment UX, and 15+ critical bug fixes for a reliable mail experience.
Better Mobile App — Improved safe area handling, overscroll prevention, tooltip fixes, and WebView stability on iOS.
Cleaner Signal Search — Search and quality notices moved to the sidebar, with a new hero introduction section on the feed page.
Desktop App Improvements — Wider title bar, external links open in your system browser, custom Crew icons replace defaults, and a login loop issue is fixed.
Smarter AI Responses — URLs that return empty responses 3 times are now blocked. Document creation, calendar tools, and YouTube lookups are more reliable.
April 2, 2026
New Features
Email Composer in Insights — Reply to important emails right from your insight cards. Compose, Reply All, and send without leaving the Insights page — Superhuman-style individual cards for each VIP email alert.
Quick Prompt File & Image Attach — On the desktop app, drag and drop files or images into Quick Prompt for instant AI processing.
Signal Feed Redesign — The Signals feed now features a hero card layout with improved visual design and faster performance.
Desktop App Nudge — Mac web users now see a friendly suggestion to download the desktop app for a better experience.
Signal CDN Caching — Signal pages now load almost instantly with edge caching through our CDN.
Premium Typography — Crew now uses Inter and Source Serif 4 fonts for a polished, professional look.
Improvements
Natural Copy Across 14 Languages — Rewrote awkward translated text to sound natural in each language, with special attention to Thai.
Desktop App Polish — Fixed drag region blocking UI elements, reduced title bar height, added sticky back navigation for signal entries.
Smarter Signal Translations — Region prefixes are only added for genuinely regional topics. Fixed thumbnail fallbacks and KakaoTalk sharing.
Cleaner Insight Cards — Internal IDs, hex strings, and agent preamble are stripped from user-facing text. Reply All is now the default.
Batch File Operations — Moving, copying, or renaming multiple files now runs in parallel for faster results.
Stronger Security — Origin validation for postMessage listeners, dependency vulnerability fixes, and multiple security audit findings addressed.
More Accurate AI Responses — Fixed duplicate tool results that could cause errors, improved Notion API handling, and better browser task recovery.
April 1, 2026
New Features
Desktop Quick Prompt — A redesigned Quick Prompt on desktop with a new tray menu, folder permission dialogs, and the ability to download, open, and inspect files directly.
Desktop Audit Log — See what Crew has done with your local files in a new audit log viewer. A friendly banner nudges you to grant folder access for a better experience.
Custom Slide Dimensions — Presentations can now be created in portrait mode or custom dimensions, not just standard landscape.
Improvements
Smarter Disconnection Handling — When you disconnect an email service, insight emails and morning briefings automatically stop. Calendar validation is more accurate too.
Better Mobile Experience — Voice and driving mode buttons are hidden on mobile, touch action buttons appear properly, and clipboard and file downloads work reliably.
Desktop Mac Improvements — Dock icon click always shows the main window, Quick Prompt clears after sending, and the tray icon and login screen got visual upgrades.
Cleaner Insight Titles — AI preamble text is stripped from insight card headers so you see just the summary.
More Helpful Slack Errors — Slack error messages now include direct links to reconnect at crew.you/channels.
Smarter Multi-Turn Conversations — When Crew has already gathered info from tools, it won't ask you the same questions again.
More Accurate AI Responses — Better YouTube channel lookup by handle, improved calendar validation, and fewer unnecessary follow-up questions.
March 31, 2026
New Features
Crew Desktop App — Crew now has a desktop app for Mac! Access your local files directly, manage settings, browse tools, and get automatic updates — all from a native window on your computer.
Simpler Plans, No More Credits — We've removed the credit system entirely. Everything is now included in your plan — no more tracking credits or worrying about running out mid-conversation.
Improvements
Full Responses on Messengers — Messenger channels now receive complete responses instead of shortened summaries. You get the full answer, every time.
Cleaner Insight Notifications — Empty or malformed insights are now filtered out before delivery. Titles and summaries are cleaner too.
Better Slack Error Messages — When something goes wrong in Slack, you'll see a clear, helpful message instead of a confusing error code.
Dark Mode Polish — Improved visibility for insight gauges, sidebar rename buttons, and font sizes across the app in dark mode.
Smoother Sidebar — The secondary navigation menu now starts expanded by default, and context menus position themselves more reliably.
No Duplicate Deep Work — Fixed a rare issue where a Deep Work task could accidentally start twice.
KakaoTalk Sharing Fixed — Sharing content to KakaoTalk now works without issues.
Insights Badge Auto-Clear — The sidebar badge for new insights now clears automatically when you visit the Insights page.
Smarter AI Responses — More reliable tool execution, better guidance when Crew can't access something, and fewer repeated suggestions.
March 30, 2026
New Features
Signal Thumbnails & Source Cards — Signal detail pages now show article thumbnails with collapsible source cards for quick scanning.
Signal Email Subscribe — You can now subscribe to signals via email without creating an account — just enter your email and stay updated.
Smart Google Permissions — Crew now only asks for Google permissions when you actually need them, making sign-up faster and less intimidating.
Improvements
Polished Signal Share Images — Sharing preview images got a clean Perplexity-style redesign with larger titles and better readability.
Localized Browser Tabs — Signal pages now show article titles in your language on the browser tab.
Task Deletion Safety Net — One-time scheduled tasks now ask for confirmation before deleting, with toast feedback.
Cleaner Sidebar — Merged guide and docs links, tidied up navigation so you see what matters.
Bigger Tap Targets — Signal buttons are now easier to tap on mobile.
Friendlier Permission Guidance — When a Google permission is needed, Crew explains why in plain language instead of showing a raw error.
More Reliable Signal Images — Articles try multiple image sources before falling back to placeholders.
Smarter AI Responses — Improved accuracy for dates, file handling, and understanding conversation context.
March 29, 2026
New Features
Scheduled Task Manager — A brand new page to manage all your scheduled tasks. Browse recurring and one-time tabs, pick delivery channels, and delete tasks you don't need.
Signal Bookmarks & Sharing — Save favorite articles with bookmarks and share them with dynamic preview images on social media.
Inline Sources in Signals — Signal articles now show where info comes from with inline source pills and scrollable source cards.
Email Delivery for Insights — Morning briefings, meeting prep, and other smart notifications can now arrive in your inbox with a beautifully designed email.
Signal Email Delivery — Signal article updates can be delivered via email with localized templates in your language.
KakaoTalk Full Responses — Long responses are no longer cut short on KakaoTalk. You get the complete answer, just like on Telegram.
Credit Alerts on Messengers — You'll now see your remaining credits right in messenger conversations so there are no surprises.
Infinite Scroll on Signals — Signal feeds now load more articles automatically as you scroll.
Meeting Prep in Onboarding — Meeting preparation is now part of the setup flow, with a quick toggle in the Insights settings.
Improvements
Higher Quality Signals — Articles are filtered by quality score, so you only see the best content. AI-generated content is clearly labeled.
Localized Signal Dates — Dates on signal feeds now display in your language with proper formatting.
Polished Scheduler UX — Better tab design, smart channel detection, and compact completed task cards with delete buttons.
European Language Polish — Restored proper accents and natural casual tone for French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and more.
Fully Translated Tool Pages — Tool detail pages are now localized in all 14 supported languages.
Correct Task Resumption — Re-enabling a paused scheduled task now calculates the right next run time.
Clearer Scheduler Errors — Failed tasks show helpful error guidance instead of vague labels.
Slack Thread Mentions Work — @Crew mentions in Slack threads are no longer silently ignored.
More Accurate Briefings — Morning email briefings now use verified data only — no more made-up content.
Smarter AI Responses — Better handling of search results, file operations, calendar edits, and conversation context for more reliable answers.
March 28, 2026
New Features
Insights Page — Your proactive insights now have their own dedicated page. See morning briefings, meeting preps, and other smart notifications in a clean feed. Filter by status or module, and manage everything in one place. Open it from the sidebar or press I.
Crew Mascot — Say hello to Crew's friendly robot mascot! You'll spot it on empty states, error pages, and the 404 page — making even dead ends a little more fun.
Improvements
Simpler Proactive Settings — No more master toggle. Module cards are always visible so you can see what's available and turn on what you want with a single tap. Disabled modules now show helpful tooltips explaining what they do.
Better Dark Mode — Improved contrast for accent buttons and tab navigation across the app. Everything is easier to read in the dark.
Consistent Channel Setup — Channel setup titles are now unified across all languages for a cleaner, more polished experience.
Easier Channel Comparison — The channel capabilities modal now has better spacing and larger text, so it's easier to compare what each messenger can do.
Polished Signal Pages — Signals pages now follow the design system more consistently with proper text sizes and spacing.
Automatic "What's New" Badge — The changelog red dot now updates itself automatically — no more manual updates needed.
March 27, 2026
New Features
15 New Image Editing Effects — Remove backgrounds, add sepia tone, create sketches, oil paintings, charcoal effects, and more. Just describe what you want and Crew handles the rest.
Scanned PDF Reading — Crew can now read scanned PDFs that used to come back empty. AI-powered text extraction handles even the toughest documents.
Improvements
Dark Mode Stays On — Switching between pages no longer resets your dark theme. Once set, it stays.
Sharper Signal Images — Article images in Signals now display in their original quality — no more blurry or awkwardly cropped photos.
More Reliable File Delivery — Fixed an issue where the wrong file could be sent to messenger channels.
Better OCR for Long Documents — Text extraction from images and PDFs now handles much longer documents without cutting off.
Signal Delivery Works Everywhere — Proactive signal alerts now reach you reliably on all connected messengers.
Clearer Pricing — Confusing model tier names like "Core" and "Flash" have been replaced with plain language across all pricing pages.
Smarter Clarification — When your message could mean different things, Crew now asks instead of guessing. You get the answer you actually wanted.
More Reliable Scheduled Tasks — Fixed a rare issue where creating a new scheduled task could fail silently.
March 26, 2026
New Features
KakaoTalk Proactive Messaging — Morning briefings, email alerts, and other smart notifications now arrive on KakaoTalk too. Stay in the loop without switching apps.
KakaoTalk Image Support — Crew can now send images directly in KakaoTalk conversations, making visual answers and results richer.
"What's New" Button — Check the latest updates anytime right inside Crew. A red dot lets you know when something new has been added.
New Conversation Starters — Quick-start prompts for PDF tools, speech-to-text, transit info, and Deep Work make it easier to discover what Crew can do.
News Signals — A new "News" category on the Signals browse page. Discover daily news feeds curated by AI on the topics you care about.
Signal Sharing Previews — Share a signal link on social media and see a beautiful preview image in the right language.
Bigger Referral Rewards — Invite friends and earn more: 1,000 credits when they sign up (was 500), and 5,000 credits each when they upgrade.
Improvements
Smarter Onboarding — The messenger setup step now shows your region's most popular messengers first in a clean 2×2 grid. Easier to pick, faster to connect.
Clearer KakaoTalk Names — KakaoTalk channels now show friendlier display names so you can tell them apart at a glance.
No More Duplicate Connections — Reconnecting a messenger channel no longer creates duplicates. One channel, one connection — clean and simple.
Better Signal Recipes — Signal content is now smarter about date filtering and source matching, so you get more relevant articles.
Easier-to-Read Changelog — The changelog modal now has larger text, a "Latest" badge, and closes with a single tap on the backdrop.
More Accurate Responses — Crew is better at verifying facts before answering, especially when working with images and structured data.
Faster Signal Pages — Signal pages now load almost instantly with pre-rendered content.
Smoother Page Loading — Marketplace, settings, and billing pages now show sleek loading animations instead of blank screens.
Better KakaoTalk File Sharing — Files sent through KakaoTalk use shorter, more reliable download links.
Smarter AI for Creative Tasks — Writing, brainstorming, and creative requests now automatically use a more powerful AI model.
Faster Navigation — Improved caching makes pages and conversations load noticeably faster.
Easier Mobile Taps — Dropdown menus have bigger tap targets for more comfortable use on phones.
March 25, 2026
New Features
Morning Briefing — Start your day with a personalized summary: today's weather, upcoming calendar events, and email highlights — all in one message. Works with both Google and Microsoft 365.
Redesigned Login Page — The new login page clearly shows what each permission does and why Crew needs it, so you can sign in with confidence.
Streamlined Onboarding — The onboarding flow is now 3 simple steps that get you set up with a morning briefing right away.
Improvements
Scheduled Tasks Follow You — Switch to a different messenger? Scheduled task results now arrive wherever you last messaged from.
More Reliable Telegram — Fixed issues that could cause Telegram messages to fail silently. Notifications are now consistently delivered.
Better Timezone Handling — Scheduled tasks and calendar events now handle timezone edge cases more accurately, especially around month boundaries.
Steadier Messenger Conversations — Long messenger threads no longer lose context when handled by different servers. Conversations stay smooth and coherent.
Signal Preview in Your Language — When creating a signal, the preview now matches your locale so you see exactly how it will look.
Stronger Security — Improved session protection, smarter token management, and multiple fixes from our latest security audit.
Refreshed Landing & Login Pages — Cleaner layout, updated tool count (now 60+), and better readability across both pages.
March 24, 2026
New Features
My Files (formerly Crew Drive) — Your file storage got a new name and a major upgrade. Read, write, edit, and manage files — all through one unified tool. Simpler to use, easier to find.
GitHub App Integration — GitHub connection now uses a proper GitHub App (Crew Agent) instead of the old OAuth method. You get fine-grained, per-repo permissions and a smoother setup experience.
Signal Delivery to Messengers — Get your signal articles delivered straight to Telegram, LINE, Slack, or any connected messenger. Set it up right from the signal page.
Signal Frequency Options — New biweekly and monthly delivery schedules for signals. Pick the pace that works for you.
Custom Skills Auto-Sync — When you create or update a custom skill, its instructions are automatically saved to Crew Drive so Crew can always reference them.
Signals: Instant Feedback — Subscribe, unsubscribe, or delete a signal and you'll see a toast notification right away. No more wondering if your action went through.
New Welcome Tour — First time on Crew? The new onboarding wizard walks you through the 4 key features — chat, messenger, files, and signals — step by step so you know exactly what you can do.
Signals Welcome Guide — New to Signals? A friendly 2-step intro pops up to explain how AI-curated feeds work and how to create your own custom newsletter.
Improvements
Keyboard Shortcuts Revamped — New shortcuts: press F for files, S for signals, / for search. Shortcut badges now show on all navigation items.
Deep Work Completion Alerts — You'll get a real-time notification the moment a Deep Work task finishes, plus a download badge for easy access to results.
Smarter Messenger Conversations — In long messenger threads, Crew now focuses better on your latest message and won't send duplicate responses.
Skill Import Conflict Check — Importing a skill that conflicts with one you already have? Crew now catches that and lets you know instead of silently overwriting.
Signals UI Polish — Better category colors, cleaner delete confirmations, fixed showcase links, and overall smoother navigation throughout Signals.
Clearer Telegram Setup — The Telegram connection page now shows your bot's @username as a clickable link.
Better File Handling — Korean filenames on GitHub now work properly, and file tool confusion between Drive and other sources is resolved.
Smoother Mobile Onboarding — The welcome tour is now optimized for phones with smooth animations, bigger tap targets, and colorful visual badges that make each step easy to follow.
Stronger Security — Enhanced encryption for sensitive data stored in sessions, plus additional hardening from our latest security audit.
March 23, 2026
New Features
Smart CAPTCHA Handling — When Crew's browser hits a CAPTCHA, it now automatically switches to full browser mode and tries to solve it. No more "couldn't access the page" dead ends.
Web Search in Deep Work — Deep Work tasks can now search the web in real time, giving research projects access to the latest information.
Improvements
Stronger Fact-Checking — Crew now verifies claims in two stages before responding. You'll notice fewer inaccuracies, especially with data-heavy answers.
Scheduled Tasks to the Right Place — Slack scheduled task results now arrive in the correct channel instead of your DMs.
No More Empty Reports — If a scheduled task returns no results, Crew now recovers gracefully with a summary instead of sending a blank message.
More Accurate Calendar & Briefings — Fixed cases where Crew could miss calendar details or give incorrect briefing status. Morning briefings and schedule checks are more reliable now.
Richer Signal Articles — Signal articles now use complete source data with better entity extraction, catching more relevant names and terms.
March 22, 2026
New Features
Smarter Agent Loop — Crew's brain got a major upgrade. Conversations can now run up to 300 steps without losing context — automatic compaction keeps things smooth even in marathon sessions. If a tool fails, Crew handles it gracefully with tiered recovery instead of getting stuck. Complex, multi-step tasks just work better now.
Signals: Manual Creation & Richer Articles — The signal creation wizard now has a Manual Mode with a recipe builder, so you can define exactly how your signal finds content. Articles also include images from original sources now, making them more visual and easier to scan.
Credit Alerts for Scheduled Tasks — You'll get notified via email or messenger before a scheduled task runs if your credits are low. No more surprises.
Improvements
Better Signals Feed — Signal articles are more detailed, weak content gets filtered out, and translations across all languages are now more accurate.
Auto-Saved Browser Results — When Crew browses the web for you, results are now automatically saved even if something unexpected happens during the task.
More Accurate Answers — Crew no longer guesses when it doesn't have enough information from screenshots or URLs. You get honest, reliable responses instead.
March 21, 2026
New Features
Crew Signals — A brand-new AI-curated feed that delivers the latest news and insights on any topic you care about. Subscribe to topics like AI research, startup funding, or tech trends — Crew's AI finds, scores, and summarizes the best content for you every day.
YouTube Research — Ask Crew to search YouTube videos, explore channels, and browse a channel's video library. Great for market research, competitor analysis, or just finding the best content on any topic.
Deep Work — A powerful AI workspace that tackles complex tasks autonomously — like in-depth research, document creation, and data analysis. Crew works in a dedicated environment and delivers polished results when it's done. Pro plan users get access to the most powerful AI model.
Endless Conversations — No matter how long your conversation goes, Crew never forgets. Context is automatically managed so you can keep chatting without hitting a wall.
Improvements
Smarter X (Twitter) Search — X search results are now ranked by engagement so the most relevant posts appear first. Pagination support means you get more complete results too.
More Accurate Place Search — Location searches are now better at telling apart online platforms from actual physical places, so you get the right kind of results.
Cleaner Chat Experience — Removed confusing technical status messages that could occasionally appear in conversations.
More Reliable Answers — Dozens of behind-the-scenes fixes to prevent the AI from guessing when it doesn't have enough information, especially for calendar events, location details, and web browsing tasks.
Better Signals Feed — The Signals reading page is now cleaner and easier to browse, with better translations and more reliable article summaries.
Simpler Tool Menu — Tools are now organized into 10 clear categories (down from 13) so it's easier to find what you need.
More Reliable Messenger — Fixed rare cases where Crew could go silent when responding through messenger channels.
Smarter Response Length — Quick questions get quick answers, complex ones get detailed responses. Crew now matches its reply length to what you actually need.
March 20, 2026
New Features
Easier Telegram Setup — Connecting Telegram is now simpler. Just enter an 8-digit pairing code — no need to create your own bot.
PDF & Media Editing Tools — Crew can now edit PDFs, convert images, resize photos, and extract text from images (OCR) — all directly in chat.
Typing Indicators — When Crew is working on a response in LINE, Slack, or WhatsApp, you'll see a typing indicator so you know it's on it.
Credit Usage Alerts in Messenger — When your credits run out, you'll get a clear notice right in your messenger chat instead of silence.
Browser Automation — Crew can now open a real browser to navigate websites and gather data for you. Two modes: a quick synchronous mode for reading pages instantly, and an asynchronous mode that handles complex multi-step tasks automatically — including sites that require login.
X (Twitter) Search & Trends — Search tweets by keyword, see what's trending, and look up specific posts — all without leaving Crew.
Website Crawler — Need info spread across a whole website? Crew can now crawl multiple pages at once and pull together what you need.
Improvements
Significantly More Accurate Answers — Massive behind-the-scenes improvements to prevent the AI from making up information. Over 100 quality fixes this week alone.
Smarter Web Scraping — Web scraping is now faster and more reliable, with automatic proxy routing and AI-powered content extraction.
Better File Downloads — Google Drive files and documents in your activity feed now download properly instead of just opening in a new tab.
Easier Service Connections — The connect and disconnect buttons for services are now bigger and easier to tap, especially on mobile.
Faster Browser Tasks — Browser automation is more reliable now — it won't get stuck in loops, and handles login-required sites gracefully.
Faster Web Search — Fixed a rare issue where web searches could occasionally take over 4 minutes. Searches are now consistently fast.
Smarter Model Selection — Finance questions, business research, and complex tasks are automatically handled by the right AI model for the job.
Team Channel Privacy — Personal memories and direct messages are properly isolated in team and group channels. Your private info stays private.
Better Messenger Context — Your agent remembers conversation context more reliably across messenger channels, even after server updates.
More Reliable Scheduled Tasks — Fixed rare cases where scheduled tasks could run twice or skip a cycle across different servers.
Improved Document Creation — Presentations (PPTX) and spreadsheets are generated more reliably with clearer guidance when issues occur.
March 16, 2026
New Features
Retry & Regenerate — Not happy with a response? Hit regenerate. Message failed to send? One tap to retry.
Google Shared Drive — Access files from shared drives, not just your personal Google Drive. Great for teams and organizations.
Slack & Discord Message Reading — Your agent can now read and reference conversation history from Slack and Discord.
MCP Tools on Messenger — Your MCP server tools now work in Slack, Discord, Teams, and other messenger channels — not just web chat.
WhatsApp Native Formatting — Bold, italic, and code blocks now display beautifully in WhatsApp.
KakaoTalk File Sharing — Send and receive files directly through KakaoTalk conversations.
Image Viewer — Click any image in chat to view it full-size.
Instagram-Ready Images — Image generation now supports 4:5 aspect ratio, perfect for Instagram feed posts.
Channel Info at a Glance — New capabilities modal shows what each messenger channel can do (file size limits, formatting support, etc.)
Improvements
More Accurate Answers — Major improvements to prevent the AI from making up information. Tool results (maps, documents, search) are now fact-checked before responding.
Smarter AI Responses — Better conversation memory and context awareness, especially across messenger channels.
Reliable Scheduled Tasks — Fixed duplicate execution, added plan-based minimum intervals, and cross-channel cron awareness. Your scheduled tasks run exactly once, on time.
Better Document Creation — PPTX and document generation is more reliable, with clearer error messages when something goes wrong.
Smarter Image Generation — Platform-specific aspect ratio guides and better file naming prevent confusion about generated images.
Smoother Onboarding — Your agent no longer accidentally re-asks your name during the first conversation.
Natural Multilingual Experience — Rewrote translations across all 14 languages to sound native, not translated.
Better Messenger Setup Guidance — Need help finding Crew in Slack or another messenger? Your agent now gives accurate, step-by-step instructions.
Improved Search Stability — Rate limiting and retry logic for web search prevent failures during heavy usage.
Calendar Week View — 14-day calendar now groups events by week with smart weekend boundaries.
March 15, 2026 — Open Beta 🎉
Welcome to Crew! Today we're opening our doors to everyone. Your personal AI agent team is ready — connect your favorite messenger and let's get started!
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