Changelog

VS Code engine uplift: 1.109.5 → 1.116.0

Upgraded the underlying VS Code platform to version 1.116.0, adding the latest security fixes, performance improvements, and enhancements. Uplifts ensure Bob IDE remains compatible with modern extensions and developer tooling, while reducing technical debt.

Updated dependencies to address known security vulnerabilities. These updates ensure Bob remains secure and protected against potential threats.

File pattern matching

Fixed vulnerability in how Bob matches file patterns and glob expressions.

Network requests

Updated HTTP client to fix connection handling security issue.

Archive handling

Fixed security vulnerability when extracting compressed files.

Migrated to new IBM App Configuration instance for improved reliability and performance.

Removed obsolete translation-check workflow from the build pipeline.

Token refresh timing

Fixed a race condition where authentication tokens could be rejected during refresh. A safety buffer now prevents edge-case timing issues that could interrupt your session.

Authentication reliability

Improved token refresh handling to be more robust and reliable. Token validation now checks required claims before use, network errors are handled gracefully with automatic retry, and retry logic uses exponential backoff to avoid overwhelming the server.

Autocomplete telemetry

Fixed missing cursor position data in autocomplete logging, improving our ability to understand and improve code suggestions.

Extension compatibility

Fixed an issue where Bob couldn't find required binaries on newer VS Code installations. Bob now correctly locates binaries across different VS Code versions and package layouts.

Bobalytics for Enterprise plans

Track Bob's impact on your software delivery lifecycle with comprehensive analytics and insights. Measure Bob's contribution to your codebase with the Bob Factor metric. Monitor Bobcoin spending across your organization. Analyze usage patterns by programming language and mode. View team activity and daily active users. Compare individual and team usage to optimize workflows.

API key management availability

Admin UI now includes API key management for supported administrative workflows. List all API keys with search and filtering. View API key details in a modal. Revoke API keys individually or in bulk. Show status badges for Active, Revoked, and Expired keys. Toggle visibility of revoked keys.

Code Predictions

Fixed an issue where code suggestions weren't updating when you changed code after the cursor. Bob now provides fresh, context-aware suggestions based on your current code state.

Init Command

Corrected typo in the init command: "rules-advance" is now "rules-advanced".

Task Tracking

Fixed how task IDs are assigned, making it easier to debug issues and correlate tasks across the system.

Literate Coding

Fixed an issue where extra line breaks were added before and after changes. Quick suggestions are now disabled in Literate Coding mode to prevent distractions while you write.

Installer

Fixed critical installation issues on Linux and Mac that prevented Bob from starting after installation. Corrected branding text in the Windows installer.

AI-powered code generation

Turn natural language into working code across multiple programming languages. Generate new code from descriptions and requirements. Refactor and debug existing code with help from Bob. Get intelligent code completion with single-line and multi-line suggestions.

Specialized modes

Access purpose-built modes optimized for different development scenarios. Code mode writes, modifies, and refactors code. Ask mode provides answers and explanations about your codebase. Plan mode helps design and plan implementations before coding. Advanced mode provides extended capabilities including MCP and browser tools. Orchestrator mode coordinates multi-step projects across specialties.

Comprehensive tool system

Accomplish complex development tasks efficiently. Read, write, and manipulate files directly within your project. Run terminal commands with intelligent error handling. Control and automate web browser actions for testing and validation. Search codebases and list code definitions for better context.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration

Extend IBM Bob's capabilities with custom tools and integrations. Connect to databases and APIs from within your editor. Access specialized development and operations tools. Integrate with your organization's internal systems.

Code review and git integration

Streamline your development workflow with built-in git support. Review code changes with the /review command. Generate commit messages automatically. Create pull requests with the /create-pr command. Track code attribution with git notes.

Custom modes and slash commands

Extend functionality for your team's needs. Define custom modes for specialized workflows. Create reusable command shortcuts with slash commands. Share mode configurations across your team. Apply persistent context with Bob Rules in .bob/rules/ directories.

Skills system

Teach Bob reusable workflows with custom skills. Create instruction sets for code reviews, testing, documentation, and specialized tasks. Define skills in .bob/skills/ directories with supporting files like checklists and templates. Share standardized workflows across your team through version control. Skills automatically activate in Advanced mode when relevant to your task.