Release notes and version history for H·AI·K·U https://haikumethod.ai/ 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.87.6 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Unit naming validation now runs before review across all stages, preventing naming inconsistencies from reaching the review phase.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.87.5 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Studio execution now correctly detects unresolved `depends_on` references instead of falsely reporting circular dependency errors.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.87.4 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Resolved circular dependency issues in core plugin initialization

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.87.3 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Review workflow is now consistently enforced through the state machine, ensuring review gates cannot be bypassed by direct initiation.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.87.2 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Design annotations on unit review pages to mark component boundaries and interactions visually.. Changed: Renamed `/haiku:new` command to `/haiku:start` for creating new intents.. Fixed: Review sidebar now stays visible when scrolling through unit and gate details.; Unit naming now validates against H·AI·K·U conventions to prevent invalid slugs.. Removed: Plugin skills system (replaced by MCP prompts for more reliable orchestration).

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.87.1 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Auth proxy load balancer now uses Google-managed certificates for improved security and reliability.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.87.0 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Resume work on existing intents with `haiku:resume` (formerly `haiku:run`), and start new work with a simplified `haiku:start` command.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.86.11 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Unit parsing now strictly enforces proper structure, removing incorrect fallback behavior that could mask malformed units.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.86.10 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Fixed proxy-only subnet CIDR conflicts and added proper infrastructure deployment dependencies.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.86.7 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Fixed infrastructure configuration to enable proper plugin deployment

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.86.5 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Terraform deployments can now recover from partial applies by importing orphaned GCP resources instead of failing.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.86.4 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Improved authentication proxy load balancing for better reliability under load.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.86.3 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Authentication proxy deployments now correctly reference serverless Network Endpoint Groups by service name instead of full path, preventing configuration errors in serverless environments

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.86.2 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Backend service now properly scales capacity based on demand, improving reliability under load.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.86.0 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Regional HTTPS load balancer support for auth proxy public access, improving global availability and performance.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.85.5 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Auth proxy URL now updates automatically during deployments.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.85.4 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Deployments no longer fail when stale Terraform locks block the apply step.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.85.3 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Fixed authentication proxy to use ingress settings for public access instead of IAM roles.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.85.2 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.85.1 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Tailwindcss binary is now resolved via module resolution instead of hardcoded paths, improving compatibility across different environments.; Workspace configuration updated to properly include packages/shared in monorepo builds.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.85.5 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Auth proxy URL repository variable is now automatically set from Terraform output during deployment.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.85.3 2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Plugin now automatically detects your GCP project from service account keys, eliminating manual configuration of the project ID and state bucket.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.85.2 2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Plugin deployment now works correctly when the repository is forked.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.85.1 2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Tailwindcss binary is now resolved via module resolution instead of hardcoded paths, improving compatibility across different environments.; Workspace configuration updated to properly include packages/shared in monorepo builds.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.85.0 2026-04-03T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-03T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.84.1 2026-04-03T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-03T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Reverted haiku rebrand to previous state

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.84.0 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Design provider support — reference design artifacts from Figma, Canva, Excalidraw, OpenPencil, Pencil, and Penpot; the plugin auto-detects and integrates them into your visual review workflows; Post-integrate knowledge refresh — knowledge context automatically updates after integration runs; Native design provider link resolution — handles both web URLs and native provider links for seamless artifact reference. Changed: Designer hat now leverages design provider artifacts in visual reviews and wireframe elaboration for context-aware feedback

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.83.0 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Subscribe to changelog and blog updates via RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds; Release-notes skill for accessing release information. Fixed: Feed generation now properly escapes URLs in XML and formats Atom dates correctly

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.13 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Reorganized internal subskills to nest under their parent skill directories for clearer plugin structure.. Fixed: Corrected stale command references and paths throughout skill definitions and artifacts to ensure proper subskill invocation.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.12 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Agent teams created during a unit are now properly cleaned up when the unit completes.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.11 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Changelog generation is now AI-synthesized for consistency across release notes.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.83.1 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Reverted Visual Review full integration pending further development.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.8 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z

Added: /ai-dlc:review skill for pre-delivery code review with automated fix loop, integrated into quick mode. Changed: Automatic setup now runs if settings.yml is missing; Quality gates handling improved with clearer formatting and support for 5+ gates; Elaboration now less verbose with simplified setup concerns; PR terminology standardized across skills and documentation

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.7 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Plugin installation is now more reliable and no longer requires npm; CPU architecture is automatically detected for cross-platform binary dependency support

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.6 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Knowledge synthesis and design direction system with archetype library and visual picker for elaboration bootstrapping; Three new elaboration phases: 2.3 (Knowledge Bootstrap), 2.75 (Design Direction), 7.5 (Adversarial Review), plus autonomous elaboration mode for /autopilot; /adopt skill to reverse-engineer existing code into AI-DLC intent artifacts; Dynamic pass definitions allowing custom passes in construction pipeline; Quality gates with visual review interface, intent dashboard, and mermaid-enabled MCP server; BDD workflow with acceptance-test-writer hat for behavior-driven elaboration. Removed: workflow_mode setting — /autopilot is now autonomous by definition

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.5 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.4 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Visual-review intent to structure collaborative design and UX review workflows; Sync rules documenting consistency requirements between paper, plugin, and website components

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.3 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Intent status is now validated before delivery to catch configuration issues early.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.2 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Intent status now correctly updates when Teams path completes. Removed: Standalone HTML guides (content now available on website)

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.1 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Planner hat no longer incorrectly enters plan mode, strategy options are properly ordered, and intent strategy no longer prompts for auto-merge confirmation.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.82.0 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Story-driven home page and plugin lifecycle guides provide intuitive introduction to the AI-DLC methodology and workflow.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.81.1 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Intent strategy is now the default workflow, eliminating the auto-merge confirmation prompt.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.81.0 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Passes are now configurable, letting you customize which disciplinary lenses (design, product, dev) iterate in your workflows.. Changed: Construction Phase is now called Execution Phase.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.80.1 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Plugin hooks no longer depend on external han library, reducing potential failure points and improving reliability.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.80.0 2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Harness framework documentation in the methodology paper and website, explaining how the plugin execution model works.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.79.2 2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Removed outdated han-plugin references from skill documentation.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.79.1 2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Advance skill now properly evaluates completion gates against the actual plan file; Resume skill correctly parses YAML frontmatter in unit specifications; Haiku utility can now be called standalone with automatic state dependency resolution

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.79.0 2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Infrastructure and operations as a workflow discipline: Elaborate now guides you through infrastructure questions and auto-creates operations units alongside feature work; Operations construction phase that builds and validates deployment and infrastructure configurations during the execution flow; Operational readiness reviews that validate infrastructure and deployment completeness before shipping; Stack configuration schema with quality gates for defining infrastructure patterns and architectural standards

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.78.1 2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Fixed visual-fidelity issues identified in code review

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.78.0 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Completion criteria checkboxes automatically check off when a unit or intent is completed, keeping your workflow state synchronized with task progress.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.77.2 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Interactive workflow mode now has write permissions enabled.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.77.1 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Code review workflow now has the necessary permissions to write and apply changes when reviewing code.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.77.0 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Visual fidelity review agent with gate detection and comparison orchestration for automated design quality assessment, including backpressure documentation for integration workflows; Design reference resolver that intelligently locates design system components using a 3-level priority hierarchy; Pluggable screenshot capture infrastructure enabling flexible image acquisition across different design tools. Fixed: Prevent stderr/JSON mixing in design reference resolution calls

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.76.2 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Intent and unit completion statuses are now reliably set when work finishes.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.76.1 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Plugin no longer depends on han CLI; core state management and hook utilities are now built into the plugin via foundation libraries; Simplified iteration.json state schema with improved phase validation

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.76.0 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Enforce quality checks with hard gates that must pass before unit completion.; Automatically delegate work to specialized subagents using configurable hooks.; Generate DOT flowcharts to visualize intent and unit workflows.; Validate execution context with preflight checks before running workflows.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.75.1 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-28T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.75.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Code reviews now support multi-judge critique debate for high-stakes decisions.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.74.2 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Fixed CI pipeline conflict resolution to properly handle push events.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.74.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Context:fork skill invocations during elaboration now use the Agent tool for improved execution reliability

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.74.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Schema drift detection for database changes during code review

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.73.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Use /autopilot skill to run complete autonomous feature lifecycles from elaboration through delivery.. Changed: /execute is now the primary execution skill; /construct is deprecated.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.72.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Reviewers can now use structured completion markers to mark deterministic review outcomes with confidence-based feedback.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.71.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Builder includes a node repair operator and structured completion markers for improved construction reliability and state tracking.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.70.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Improved conflict resolution in continuous integration builds using matrix strategy.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.70.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: The planner now analyzes git history to provide more informed planning recommendations.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.68.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Shell scripts are now executable after installation, eliminating permission errors.. Added: Workflow mode selection and granularity tuning options to customize AI-DLC iteration behavior.; Documentation for integrating Reflect into the Compound skill workflow.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.68.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: DOT flowchart guidelines for visualizing process authority during the construction phase.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.67.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Model profiles for cost-optimized hat routing with improved configuration resolution

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.66.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Planning process now retrieves relevant learnings before generating plans, with improved search capabilities. Fixed: Restored Structured Completion Marker section that was accidentally removed

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.64.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Restored missing Two-Stage Review, conflict resolution, CoVe, and Specialized Pre-Delivery Reviews sections in reviewer hat. Added: Parallel review perspectives for multi-file units enable concurrent reviews from multiple disciplinary angles

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.63.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Three-level artifact checking in reviews validates content, reasoning, and structural integrity; Goal-backward verification ensures work aligns with original intent throughout development; Anti-rationalization tables and red flags across all hats identify biased reasoning patterns; Confidence scoring system enables granular quality assessment during review cycles; Enhanced anti-pattern detection and specialized review modes for deeper code analysis

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.62.3 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Conflict resolution in automated workflows now requests manual review instead of taking automatic action, improving reliability when handling merge conflicts.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.62.2 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Documentation terminology updated throughout to reflect current plugin naming, removing references to legacy terms.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.62.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Conflict resolver polling now operates correctly during workflow execution.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.62.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Customize elaboration phases for your project using .ai-dlc/ELABORATION.md configuration files; Configure external rule files using a data-driven pattern

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.61.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.61.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Reviewer hat now validates spec compliance first (including test coverage requirements), then assesses code quality in a separate stage.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.60.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Visual brainstorming companion guidance during the elaboration phase. Fixed: Brainstorm storage path to prevent collisions with mockups directory

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.59.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.59.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Context budget monitoring warns when context usage approaches limits at 35% and 25% remaining, helping you manage token usage during long sessions.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.58.2 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Builder now reduces token consumption by approximately 35% by extracting reference materials to a companion file.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.58.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Reduced token consumption during code reviews by extracting reference material to a companion file.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.58.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Structured completion markers explicitly control when the workflow transitions between hats, replacing implicit transition logic with deterministic gating.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.57.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Code reviews now include confidence-scored findings and automated anti-pattern detection.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.56.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Session token consumption is reduced through optimized hook lazy loading

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.56.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Capture learnings from the current session as structured solution files with the new `/compound` skill.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.55.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Use anti-patterns guidance when writing completion criteria to avoid common mistakes that over-constrain or inappropriately restrict agent output.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.54.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Added `/pressure-testing` skill for test-driven development with quality gate validation.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.53.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: You can now disable model invocation in the reflect, resume, and operate skills to prevent unintended model calls during execution.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.53.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Execute multiple units within an intent in parallel waves, automatically coordinating dependencies and sequencing units for optimal throughput.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.52.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Sessions now resume with structured handoff to maintain context and progress across bolts.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.51.2 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.51.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Review operations now consume fewer tokens due to optimized subagent context scoping

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.51.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Discovery phase now supports brownfield codebase mapping to help you understand existing code architecture when elaborating new intents.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.50.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Aggregate learnings from compound work into structured reflection outputs for project documentation and review.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.49.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Workflows now enforce quality gates at hard-gate synchronization points during critical phase transitions.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.48.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Elaboration now includes automated specification review before advancing to construction.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.47.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Builder now requires verification of completion criteria before marking units complete.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.46.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Use the `/seed` skill to capture forward-looking ideas and define conditions for when they should be revisited.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.45.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Reviewer now uses specialized review agents to provide comprehensive pre-delivery checks instead of a static checklist

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.44.3 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Git strategy questions now show your actual default branch name, and you can configure which remote to use for detection.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.44.2 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Claude Code Review workflow for conducting code reviews directly within Claude Code.. Changed: Improved Claude PR Assistant workflow with enhanced pull request management capabilities.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.44.1 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.44.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Plugin state now persists to disk with lockfile protection, enabling safe multi-session workflows.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.43.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Safely execute untrusted or generated prompts with built-in prompt injection guards; Configure workflow enforcement hooks to control tool execution and maintain process discipline

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.42.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Use `/quick` mode to skip full elaboration for trivial tasks.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.41.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Agent teams can now use a parallel commit strategy with no-verify enabled to speed up concurrent builds.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.40.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Specialized review agents organized by domain, enabling more targeted feedback based on codebase expertise.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.39.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: You can now use `/backlog` to capture and organize parking lot ideas during development.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.38.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Generate improvement suggestions with adversarial review using the new `/ideate` skill.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.37.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Run parallel research agents to deepen plans and explore multiple angles simultaneously

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.36.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Spec flow analysis during elaboration helps identify specification gaps before implementation.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.35.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Customize review agent configuration on a per-project basis to align code review behavior with your team's standards.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.34.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Reviewer now uses chain-of-verification (CoVe) methodology to provide evidence-based code reviews grounded in systematic analysis.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.33.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Search for learning materials in the planner and get results ranked by relevance using multiple signals to quickly find applicable guidance.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.32.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Builder automatically detects version incompatibilities and provides rollback guidance during builds.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.31.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: The planner now uses rule-based filtering to automatically select the best approach for your task.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.30.0 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Configuration documentation now explains the precedence pattern for master and override settings, allowing you to correctly configure layered settings.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.29.0 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Units now include a last_updated timestamp in their frontmatter, allowing you to track when each unit was last modified.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.28.2 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Unit and intent status changes are now committed to git automatically, ensuring all workflow state transitions are tracked in version control.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.28.1 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Strategy options documentation now explains each choice from the user's perspective, making it clearer when to use each strategy.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.28.0 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Automatic cleanup of temporary git worktrees at completion milestones, eliminating manual cleanup steps after intent completion.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.27.0 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Design-specific unit template sections to guide structured documentation of design requirements during intent elaboration.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.26.0 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: `/followup` now creates linked iteration intents to maintain continuity across intent iterations.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.25.0 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Wireframes now include design units during the elaboration phase for more complete design specifications.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.24.0 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Receive design-focused guidance when defining success criteria during the elaborate phase.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.23.0 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Design discipline now automatically routes to a design-focused workflow.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.22.0 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Plugin now automatically detects and removes worktrees once their changes are merged.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.21.0 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Workflow execution events are now reported to OpenTelemetry, enabling integration with observability platforms and monitoring tools.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.16 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Documentation rebrand with no user-facing changes

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.15 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Test-driven development workflow for building features from tests first; Learnings from completed intents are automatically loaded into new workflows. Changed: Integration workflows now run autonomously without manual intervention

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.14 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Removed: Operator and Reflector hats and their associated workflows have been removed from the available workflow options.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.13 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Plugin can now be properly discovered and installed via the Claude Code marketplace

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.12 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Unit strategy automations no longer ask for auto-merge confirmation during setup.. Changed: Simplified plugin source configuration.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.11 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Restructured plugin directory and marketplace configuration

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.10 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Added: `/reflect` skill for reflection phase—review and learn from completed work; `/operate` skill for operation phase—maintain and iterate on deployed systems; AI-DLC integrates with HAIKU software development methodology. Changed: Construction phase renamed to Execution throughout plugin and documentation

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.9 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Plugin can be downloaded as a zip archive. Changed: Marketplace now uses path-based source configuration

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.8 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: H·AI·K·U is now discoverable in the plugin marketplace with full description

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.7 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.6 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Plugin now correctly resolves worktree paths relative to the main repository root instead of the worktree directory, preventing path resolution errors when using git worktrees.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.5 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Review pull requests created during elaboration no longer close linked issues when merged.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.4 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Unit-based change strategy no longer prompts for delivery confirmation, streamlining the workflow.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.3 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Elaboration review now displays complete unit content without truncation.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.1 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Discovery skill now enforces strict alignment rules for ASCII wireframes, improving consistency and accuracy during domain exploration.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.20.0 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Elaborate phases can now be run independently as fork subagent skills, giving you granular control over which phases to execute.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.19.2 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Worktree directories are now automatically added to gitignore, preventing temporary work from being accidentally committed.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.19.1 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Elaboration workflow is now unified, removing the complexity of managing separate elaborator agent and elaboration-start skill components.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.19.0 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Changelog page on the website for viewing release history. Changed: Elaborate workflow now orchestrates multiple agents for better intent specification

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.18.0 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Detect greenfield projects and automatically generate UI mockups for rapid design exploration.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.17.2 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Changelog generation now includes only commits since the previous version for more accurate release notes

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.17.1 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Intent discovery now creates a worktree before running, preventing temporary artifacts from appearing on the main branch.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.17.0 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Agents can now invoke elaborate, resume, and refine skills, enabling automated AI-DLC workflows.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.16.0 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Discovery scratchpad automatically captures elaboration findings to `discovery.md` during domain discovery, reducing context window pressure while keeping detailed findings accessible to subagents and the intent worktree; Parallel design analysis via dedicated subagents during elaboration for faster, context-efficient Figma and design file processing; Hybrid per-unit change strategy support, allowing mixed strategies within a single intent—foundational units can use direct-to-main while remaining units merge to the intent branch

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.15.0 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Per-unit workflows enable different workflow configurations for each unit, with built-in support for design discipline phases.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.14.0 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Handle design assets directly in your workflows for easier design integration; Automatically match and apply colors from design specifications; Leverage design annotations to guide code generation and specifications

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.13.0 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Handoff now supports cowork-aware modes with options to share work as a local folder or zip file for easier collaboration.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.12.0 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Slash commands `/reset`, `/refine`, `/setup`, and `/resume` are now blocked in cowork mode to prevent conflicting simultaneous operations.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.11.0 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: The `/construct` command is now unavailable in cowork mode to prevent mode conflicts during collaborative work.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.10.0 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Cowork mode now automatically detects multi-agent collaboration environments, improving coordination when multiple Claude Code instances work together.; Exploration tasks now delegate to specialized Explore subagents for faster codebase discovery and analysis.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.9.0 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Wireframe generation phase for visual design exploration and iteration in development workflows. Changed: Worktrees are now automatically created within project directories for better isolation and organization

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.8.3 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Ticket descriptions now display with improved formatting and structure for better readability.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.8.2 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Reference skills are now internal-only and cannot be invoked directly

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.8.1 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.8.0 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Execute specific units without running the entire intent. Changed: Change strategies now provide more options for managing workflow iterations. Removed: Bolt change strategy has been removed; use the intent strategy instead

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.7.0 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Completion announcements signal when tasks meet their completion criteria.; Risk descriptions let you document potential issues identified during elaboration.; Iteration caps set a maximum limit on how many times a bolt can cycle.; Explicit bolt terminology clarifies the iteration cycle concept throughout the plugin.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.6.3 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Simplified skill definitions and hook configurations by removing mode references

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.6.2 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z

Removed: Mode selection from elaboration and construction phases.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.6.1 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Iteration state is now correctly initialized during construction instead of elaboration, ensuring proper workflow sequencing from project inception through delivery.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.6.0 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z

Added: **Integrator hat**: Validate cross-cutting concerns after merging all units within an intent.; **/refine skill**: Refine intent or unit specifications mid-execution without losing progress.; **Non-functional requirement guidance**: Enhanced prompts to help you specify and validate non-functional requirements and cross-cutting concerns.; **Delivery phase guidance**: Improved prompts for planning and executing the delivery phase.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.5.0 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z

Added: New `/setup` skill automates initial project configuration.; Elaboration now enforces ticket creation for all work before execution can begin.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.4.5 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Testing requirements are now mandatory for all intents and cannot be configured per-intent.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.4.4 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Subagents now load context state from the correct branch when executing work.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.4.3 2026-02-15T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-15T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Intent branches are now prefixed with `ai-dlc/` to prevent naming conflicts and improve branch organization.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.4.2 2026-02-15T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-15T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Construction workflows now skip the elaborator phase and intent discovery has been improved.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.4.1 2026-02-13T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-13T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Plugin installation now uses Claude Code's native `/plugin` CLI for streamlined setup.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.4.0 2026-02-13T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-13T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Integrate external providers to customize how agents access memory, data, and external services; Enable coworking mode for team-based and collaborative AI-DLC workflows; Instructions now merge hierarchically across global, project, and local levels so local customizations take precedence

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.3.0 2026-02-13T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-13T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Configure memory providers to customize where and how AI-DLC state is stored.; Collaborate with team members through cowork support for multi-user development workflows.. Changed: Plugin structure reorganized for improved modularity and maintainability.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.2.2 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z

Changed: Intent configuration is now consolidated into intent.md frontmatter, eliminating the need for a separate intent.yaml file.

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.2.1 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed: Session retrospectives now correctly handle branch ordering and workflow transitions; Team mode hats now function properly in multi-agent workflows; Merge strategy now executes as configured

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.2.0 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Domain discovery during elaboration helps you systematically explore your problem space before constructing solutions; Specification validation during elaboration catches design issues early in the inception phase; Deep research capabilities help you gather comprehensive context about relevant technologies and approaches

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.1.2 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z

https://haikumethod.ai/changelog/#1.1.1 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z

Added: Agent Teams with intent-level modes and dynamic hat discovery; Interactive workflow visualizer on documentation website; Website responsive layout and dark mode. Changed: Construction workflows now use Agent Teams by default. Fixed: Session startup performance optimized