Content-First Bubble Layout: Feed Style for Detailed Events
Coming soon: a more compact third detailed bubble layout—headline and summary up front, source and time tucked into a single metadata row below.
FeatureBubbleFeed
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Changelog, Feature, Guide & Other
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Removing Behavior Learning in the Next Release
Sidefy is removing the experimental on-device Behavior Learning feature in the upcoming release. Implicit Core ML ranking did not work well enough in practice, and local samples and models will be cleaned up on upgrade.
FeatureCore MLExperimental
Sidefy Free edition: feature limits, no time limit
Download Sidefy Free from the homepage. Keep the core screen-edge timeline with sensible caps; Premium on the Mac App Store unlocks everything else.
GuideFree
ver. 2026.6.3
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System Translation, Color Bar Sharing, External Events & On-Device Learning
Apple system translation, a color bar share card, External Events via MCP, Core ML behavior learning, and RSS feed icons.
ChangelogTranslationShareMCPCore ML
Share Your Day as a Color Bar Chart
Sidefy is adding a share card for today’s timeline color bars—a double-ring clock image you can share, copy, or save.
FeatureShareTimeline
External Events: Let External Tools Put Any Event on Your Timeline
A built-in plugin that lets external tools write events to your Sidefy timeline via MCP — from a chat assistant or a scheduled agent.
FeatureMCPExternal EventsExperimental
On-Device Behavior Learning: A Core ML Stack for Your Timeline
Sidefy is adding an on-device engagement learning pipeline—Create ML training, NLModel inference, and implicit signal collection—that learns RSS interest from how you browse, with no cloud uploads.
FeatureCore MLRSSExperimental
MCP Server: Let AI Assistants Manage Sidefy
An experimental localhost MCP endpoint that exposes Sidefy plugins, RSS, GitHub, rules, external events, and more as tools for MCP clients.
FeatureMCPExperimental
ver. 2026.3.25
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UI Refresh, Magazine Bubble Layout & Performance Optimizations
Redesigned plugin and rules surfaces, a new Magazine detailed bubble layout, RSS category and image detection, GitHub plugin edit sheet, and major performance improvements.
ChangelogBubblePerformancemacOS
Memory Leak Fixes and Stability Improvements Across WebView, Plugins, and RSS
In this optimization round, we tracked down multiple memory-growth paths and shipped targeted fixes across WebView, translation, plugin execution, and RSS processing.
FeatureMemoryWebView
Clearer Bubble Layout: Magazine Style for Detailed Events
Coming soon: an optional magazine-style layout for detailed event bubbles—clearer source, title, time, and footer order, with the same bubble shortcuts, color bars, and neon accents you already use.
FeatureBubbleMagazine
UI Refresh for macOS 26
A first look at Sidefy's upcoming interface update: native-aligned layouts and visuals tuned for macOS 26, with before-and-after comparisons across key screens.
FeaturemacOSPlugins
ver. 2026.2.15
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Custom Shortcuts & Automatic Memory Cleanup
Customize keyboard shortcuts to match your workflow, plus automatic memory cleanup for a smoother experience.
ChangelogShortcutsPerformance
ver. 2026.1.15
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SideScript 2.0 & Font Customization
Introducing SideScript 2.0 with TEMPLATE syntax and WHEN contexts, font customization, AI translation enhancements, and Experimental Features.
ChangelogSideScriptFontExperimental
SideScript 2.0: Extended TEMPLATE Syntax
Learn TEMPLATE syntax for reusable rule groups and WHEN context for external conditions in SideScript 2.0.
GuideSideScriptTEMPLATE
ver. 2026.1.1
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Rule Engine & System Enhancements
The largest New Year's update since the app's initial release, featuring the all-new Rule Engine and major system enhancements.
ChangelogRule EngineReader Mode
FreshRSS Plugin for Sidefy is here
Seamlessly integrate your FreshRSS feeds into the Sidefy timeline.
FeatureFreshRSS
Long-Awaited Custom Timeline Range
A highly requested feature is coming soon: customize your timeline range to focus on the hours that matter most.
FeatureTimeline
New Reader Mode: Native Toolbar & Sidebar
Another highly anticipated feature is on the way: a refactored reader mode with a fully native toolbar and sidebar.
FeatureReader Mode
SideScript Syntax Guide
A comprehensive guide to SideScript, the domain-specific language for defining event rules in Sidefy.
GuideSideScriptSyntax
Rule Engine: The Future of Event Automation
Announcing a powerful rule engine system in Sidefy that will transform how you customize and manage your events.
FeatureRule EngineSideScript
ver. 2025.12.15
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Bubble Font Type & Relative Time
Added bubble font type customization and relative time display options.
ChangelogFont CustomizationTime Display
ver. 2025.11.12
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Keyword Highlighting & Web Scraping
Keyword highlighting, filtering, custom plugin web scraping capabilities, and major performance improvements.
ChangelogKeyword HighlightingWeb Scraping
ver. 2025.10.30
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UI Improvements & Apple Intelligence
Major UI redesign with improved reading experience, Apple Intelligence integration, and significant performance enhancements.
ChangelogUI DesignApple Intelligence
ver. 2025.10.15
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Adaptive Colors & Auto Translation
Adaptive color adjustments for better readability, automatic title translation, and enhanced reader navigation.
ChangelogAdaptive ColorsAuto Translation
ver. 2025.10.07
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Colorless Mode & Customization
Enhanced readability with colorless mode, customizable color bar width, 12/24-hour format toggle, and improved multi-display support.
ChangelogColorless ModeReader Mode
ver. 2025.09.22
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Architecture Refactor & Event Hiding
Complete architecture refactor separating data fetching and rendering, event hiding feature, and enhanced plugin export capabilities.
ChangelogArchitecture RefactorEvent Hiding
ver. 2025.09.08
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Image Support & Security Hardening
Introduced image event support, significant memory optimizations, and comprehensive plugin security enhancements.
ChangelogImage SupportSecurity
ver. 2025.09.10
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LLM API Support
Added support for Large Language Model (LLM) APIs to enhance custom and community plugin capabilities.
ChangelogLLM API
ver. 2025.09.07
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Online Plugins
Introduced online plugin functionality, allowing users to download and update popular plugins directly from the repository.
ChangelogOnline Plugins
ver. 2025.09.03
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Neon Mode & Custom Plugins
Added Neon Mode, Custom Plugins (Beta), mouse interaction mode, and RSS OPML import support.
ChangelogNeon ModeCustom Plugins
ver. 2025.01.00
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Cross-Desktop & Keyboard Navigation
Initial release featuring cross-desktop support, keyboard navigation, event enhancements, and GitHub plugin optimizations.
ChangelogCross-DesktopKeyboard Navigation
Welcome to Sidefy
The first public release of Sidefy - your Mac sidebar information hub with calendar, reminders, and RSS feeds.
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