What's New

Real updates that make Teak better. No corporate fluff, promise.

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API search and favorites move to card listing
Improvements
  • The dedicated API search and favorites endpoints are removed. Direct API integrations should use filtered card listing for the same results.
  • The CLI, SDK, MCP tools, and Raycast extension already use filtered listing in 1.0.70 and later, so upgrading keeps most setups unchanged.
Simpler setup and sign-in
Improvements
  • Setting up Teak locally is now a single command that installs dependencies, provisions an isolated backend, and writes the local configuration.
  • Signing in with email works without configuring Google or Apple first. The Google and Apple buttons stay visible and explain clearly when they are unavailable.
  • If you self-host Teak with custom addresses for the API or the assistant integration, replace those settings with a single public origin as described in the self-hosting guide. Sign-in keeps using SITE_URL.
  • The Teak for Safari app is now a native Mac settings window with Settings and About tabs, including wordmark, Early Access badge, and signature from the web settings footer.
More reliable imports
Improvements
  • Canceling an import now stops parsing between batches.
  • Archive imports detect changes to the uploaded file during processing.
  • Import error reports show short excerpts of failed items to keep large reports manageable.
More reliable sign-out and app connections
Improvements
  • Signing out a device in Security now immediately stops it from reading or saving cards.
  • Signing out of desktop, CLI, or Raycast revokes that installation’s access. If sign-out fails, you can retry without losing the saved credentials.
  • Disconnecting an app or revoking an API key immediately stops its MCP access, including existing connections.
Manage account access in Security
Improvements
  • Security in Settings brings your devices, connected apps, and API keys together. Sign out a device or disconnect an app when you no longer need its access.
  • After updating Chrome or Safari, sign in once again to reconnect the extension.
  • Chrome keeps interrupted saves pending so you can retry them after reconnecting, or discard them from the popup.
Smoother settings navigation
Improvements
  • Visiting settings and returning home now keeps your library, search, and unsaved draft ready without repeating full-page loading screens.
  • Settings shows available information immediately while individual sections finish loading.
August 2026
Product updates
  • Image and video cards now load noticeably faster, with your library reusing what it has already downloaded instead of fetching everything again.
  • Image-heavy libraries now open with fewer requests, recover a failed preview without reloading the page, and keep video files idle until you interact with them.
  • Image uploads are now verified before saving, so broken or mislabeled image files are rejected with a clear error instead of creating a card that never shows a preview.
  • iPhone photos and SVG graphics now prepare their previews and colors at the edge, so new cards finish processing noticeably sooner.
  • Large image cards gain a mid-size preview, so opening a card no longer downloads the full original.
  • Videos and audio scrub smoothly without restarting from the beginning.
  • Hovering a card quietly prepares its full preview, so opening a card feels instant.
  • Saved-card links, page reloads, and Markdown file uploads now finish reliably across the web app and browser extension.
  • The iPhone and iPad apps no longer close immediately on launch, and search, refresh, card opening, and image-heavy libraries load more quickly.
  • Continue with Apple now completes sign-in reliably on the web and in Teak for Safari.
  • Uploaded PDFs show their first page as the card preview in the grid again.
  • New image cards finish preparing their previews and colors noticeably faster, and large exports build quicker and more reliably.
  • Document cards now keep their spot in the grid while their preview loads, so other cards no longer jump around.
  • Notification banners now keep their icon, message, and close button centered together.
  • External apps now show an approve-or-deny screen before they can access your vault.
  • Active file types from uploads and imports now download instead of opening as web pages.
  • Image cards now wait for a compatible preview before analysis, and temporary empty responses retry later so AI tags and summaries recover without blocking the card.
  • Audio recordings made in Chrome and Safari now save as audio cards with the waveform player instead of video cards.
  • Large uploads can continue from their completed parts after a temporary interruption instead of restarting from zero.
  • Exports can resume after temporary failures, missing image previews repair automatically, and document cards show richer facts such as word, line, heading, slide, and archive counts.
  • Image cards now use private, device-sized previews in modern formats for the grid and full-card view, while downloads keep the unchanged original.
  • Image cards once again receive automatic summaries and searchable tags after processing.
  • File uploads now finish reliably across the web app, browser extension, API, CLI, and MCP.
  • Signing in from desktop, the CLI, Raycast, or a browser extension now asks you to approve access before Teak connects the device.
  • API keys are limited to 10 active keys per account, with a revoke-all control in Settings if you need to clear every key.
  • Automatic image summaries now recover from brief Workers AI capacity shortages instead of failing immediately.
  • Teak’s homepage now gives a clearer tour of saving, search, automatic organization, capture apps, portable imports and exports, and agent integrations.
July 2026
Product updates
  • Docs pages can be saved as a PDF or EPUB from the page actions menu.
  • The API docs now include a searchable, operation-by-operation reference with schemas and code samples.
  • Transparent images in your grid no longer show a gray placeholder icon behind them.
  • The desktop app is here. Record audio notes (macOS asks for microphone access the first time), upload files reliably, and sign in through your browser in one step. Signing out of desktop no longer signs you out of Teak on the web.
  • Install Teak for Safari from the Mac App Store to save pages directly from the Safari toolbar.
  • The browser extension now signs you in through the web app in one step.
  • Teak now has a command-line app to save, search, edit, favorite, delete, sync, and list tags from your terminal, with one-step browser sign-in and an Agent Skill for AI assistants.
  • Raycast, MCP, and API clients now sign in with your browser in one step, so copying an API key is optional and existing keys keep working.
  • The API and MCP server moved to simpler addresses at teakvault.com/api and teakvault.com/mcp. Existing api.teakvault.com links and API keys keep working, so no action is needed.
  • The API can now create file cards through direct uploads for images, video, audio, and documents, and card lists can include file names, sizes, and media types. Lists also load reliably across multiple pages, and deleted cards stay hidden from direct lookups.
  • MCP clients can now browse cards, look up a card, list tags, sync changes, run bulk edits, and create file-upload links.
  • Teak now works as a ChatGPT connector with search and fetch, plus new AI-agent docs pages for easier setup.
  • Import and Export now share one place in Settings with a quick tab to switch. Imports show step-by-step progress and explain exactly which items were skipped or failed, and exports show live progress with a countdown to your next weekly export.
  • Uploaded PDFs now show a page preview in your grid again, open and preview correctly, and web audio recording works reliably in Chrome.
  • Copying from the desktop app now works.
  • Saving colors or a color list as a note now creates a palette card again.
  • File uploads now report progress accurately and retry brief storage hiccups, so a first drag, drop, or paste is less likely to fail.
  • File uploads now support source code, Markdown and MDX, design tokens, ZIP, Office documents, SVG, HEIC, animated GIF, Figma files, and more across web, mobile, desktop, browser extension, API, CLI, and MCP, with a 100 MB limit and safe previews or file facts.
  • Markdown and source-file previews now begin loading before you open them, reuse recent downloads, and show a clear loading state on slower connections.
  • Writing Markdown notes is faster with clickable tasks, automatic list continuation and indentation, strikethrough controls, and quick actions to open, copy, or edit links—including plain web addresses.
  • Desktop sign-in confirmation now includes a clear success indicator.
  • Choosing a file in the browser extension now keeps the popup open until the upload finishes or shows an error you can act on.
  • Search now clears old cards when a query has no matches, and unfavorited cards disappear immediately from Favorites.
  • Settings and sign-in screens now show stable loading states, and managing your subscription opens reliably in Safari and other browsers.
  • Saving a web address now reliably creates a link card with a preview, even when it comes in as plain text.
  • Signing out on the web now works reliably instead of showing an error screen.
  • Large image cards now finish previews, colors, and AI details more reliably, and deleting a card while it is still processing no longer produces follow-up errors.
  • Moving between web screens now responds immediately while account data loads.
  • Video cards in your library keep a stable height while loading, so the grid no longer jumps when a video appears.
  • Hover a video card in your library to preview it muted.
June 2026
Product updates
  • Export your data from Settings on web and desktop. Teak builds a ZIP of your active cards and original files in the background. Track progress, cancel anytime, and download the result. One export per week, available for 7 days.
  • Import browser bookmarks and Teak archive files from Settings. Imports skip duplicate links, preserve visible card details, and report created, skipped, and failed totals.
  • Import Raindrop bookmarks from Settings: choose your Raindrop CSV and each link arrives with its notes, tags, folder, favorite status, and saved date.
  • API keys now have a dedicated management window in Settings with status, copy, revoke, disable, and regenerate controls.
May 2026
Product updates
  • The macOS desktop app was rebuilt with real-time sync, browser sign-in, native menus, drag-and-drop uploads, and automatic updates that show download progress.
  • Raycast gained one-shot saving, Save Selected Text, a tag browser with counts, and AI tools for recent cards, tags, and favorites.
  • Drag files anywhere in the web and desktop apps to upload in place, with one progress summary per batch.
  • The add area is now a focused note with capture actions in the header.
  • Mobile is steadier: photos, videos, audio, and documents save again, sign-in is restored on launch, appearance choices persist, and going offline shows a clear retry screen.
  • Paging through cards with the API now returns every card instead of sometimes stopping early.
  • The API accepts up to 100 cards per bulk request and returns a clear error for empty or oversized batches.
  • Link previews now share only a site’s domain, never the full saved address, so private links stay private.
  • Filtering by a tag with spaces in Raycast now searches that exact tag.
  • Install Teak for Safari from the Mac App Store to save the page you are viewing directly from the Safari toolbar.
March 2026
Product updates
  • Teak now has a public API, making it easier to connect your own tools and automations.
  • MCP clients can connect to Teak to create, search, update, and manage cards remotely.
  • Desktop is available as a signed macOS app with native menus, built-in auto updates, and silent background checks.
  • Desktop update files are served from the main Teak domain for more consistent delivery.
  • Raycast gained Save Clipboard and Save Current Browser Tab commands, plus a refreshed card detail layout.
  • Raycast AI can save to Teak, search your cards, and fetch a single card by ID using your existing API key.
  • The browser extension adds a save button directly to posts on Instagram, Pinterest, X, Hacker News, and several design news sites, saving the real article URL.
  • Saved Instagram and X posts now capture the real text and attached media, so multi-image posts and video tweets render inline.
  • Very tall images expand to the full preview width, and you can scroll vertically inside the preview.
  • Opening a shared or bookmarked card link with an invalid ID now shows a clear error instead of silently failing.
  • Mobile sharing and card deep links open more reliably.
February 2026
Product updates
  • Save cards, search your library, and open favorites directly from Raycast. Duplicate-link checks reduce accidental double saves.
  • API keys are now managed from settings with clear revoke and replace flows.
  • The desktop app can sign in securely with the same account flow as the web app.
  • Desktop keyboard shortcuts make common window actions feel more native.
  • Several desktop bugs in card opening and modal behavior were fixed.
  • Haptic feedback makes key actions feel more responsive on mobile.
  • Loading and error states are clearer when cards take time to appear.
  • Touch targets and text styling were improved for easier reading and tapping on mobile.
January 2026
Product updates
  • Search filter pills are easier to use without losing your place, with a Clear All option when text is active.
  • Audio and video previews can include captions, making saved media easier to revisit.
  • Accessibility polish added better labels and controls across the app.
  • SVG elements gained proper titles for screen readers.
  • Sitemap and structured data improve discoverability from search engines.
December 2025
Product updates
  • Sign in with Apple is now available on mobile.
  • Free accounts can now hold up to 200 cards.
  • Image saves can automatically pull a color palette for quicker browsing.
  • File uploads carry richer details and surface errors more clearly.
  • Link and file cards look better on mobile, especially when preview data is limited.
  • Tag management and image copy let you organize and reuse saved content faster.
  • Paginated search and infinite scroll keep large libraries snappy.
  • Thumbnail generation handles SVGs, EXIF orientation, and video frames.
  • Loading and verification screens feel less abrupt across the app.
November 2025
Product updates
  • Card previews handle unusual types more gracefully, and dark mode dialogs are easier on the eyes.
  • App-wide error recovery helps you get back on track instead of getting stuck on a broken screen.
  • Sign-in, sign-up, and password recovery all run on a cleaner account system with better feedback when something goes wrong.
  • Uploading or changing your avatar is more reliable, and you can delete your account from settings.
  • Theme selection moved into settings where it is easier to find and change.
  • Web and mobile now share the same authentication system, so sign-in feels consistent everywhere.
  • Email verification is handled more clearly during account creation.
  • PDF and video cards show better previews in the grid.
  • More card controls are available right where you need them, and upload flows feel less fragile.
  • AI-generated summaries and transcripts are faster, and link previews pull in richer visuals.
  • Rate-limit handling and accessibility improvements make the app steadier under load.
October 2025
Product updates
  • The home view can open with cards already loaded, so you spend less time waiting.
  • Admins can monitor processing health and retry stuck AI enrichment jobs from a dedicated dashboard.
  • Sharing into Teak from other apps expanded, so capture flows are less fragile.
  • Saved cards move through a more reliable background pipeline, and fewer items get stuck.
  • Link, palette, and fallback previews look better when source data is incomplete.
  • Upgrading no longer sends you through a clunky external billing flow. Plan details and billing actions are easier to understand before you pay.
  • The card modal is cleaner to read and edit, with improved spacing and layout.
September 2025
Product updates
  • Recording audio on mobile is easier, with permissions and the recording flow handled for you.
  • Image cards now show generated thumbnails instead of oversized originals, making image-heavy libraries load faster.
  • Manage your subscription from a dedicated billing page, and when you hit your card limit Teak explains what to do next.
  • A new Pricing page explains plans and common questions in one place.
  • The card grid was rebuilt for smoother scrolling and better responsiveness.
  • Card editing was split into dedicated views, making mobile changes easier to manage.
  • Link cards have better previews and categorization, so saved inspiration is easier to revisit.
  • Teak now runs automatic card classification in the background after you save something.
  • The “analyzing” indicator disappears at the right time instead of lingering after work finishes.
August 2025
Product updates
  • Teak launched with card saving, search, and a masonry grid for browsing your saved ideas.
  • Paid plans arrived for people who need more room than the free tier, with usage limits that behave consistently.
  • Search and filters handle large libraries without slowing down, and a command palette gets you to common actions fast.
  • Mobile now has dedicated Home and Settings screens, plus a subscription management page.
  • The browser extension can automatically save the page you are viewing, and right-click actions let you save links, text, and images without opening Teak.
  • Link cards pull in better titles, images, and source details from the pages you save.
  • Drag files straight into Teak and watch upload progress while they save.
  • File cards can be downloaded directly when you need the original asset.
  • Filter your library by card type to narrow things down fast.
  • Quote and palette cards are now supported, with color parsing and rich previews.
  • Favorite actions feel instant, with card updates showing up right away.
  • Select multiple cards at once and clean them up in one pass.
  • The browser extension shows clearer save status while pages are being captured.