🎉 Plux v0.1.0 - The End of Copy-Paste AI Workflows

🚀 Initial Release

Plux v0.1.0 marks the beginning of a new era in AI-assisted development. Say goodbye to copy-paste workflows and hello to visual file
management for AI interactions.

✨ Core Features

🔍 Visual File Explorer

• One-click file addition: The magical + button that transforms any file into AI context
• Interactive file tree: Navigate your project structure with instant preview
• Multi-file selection: Add entire folders or individual files to your AI conversation
• Syntax highlighting: Beautiful code preview with theme support

🤖 Multi-Model AI Support

• Universal AI integration: Works with Claude, GPT, Gemini, and Ollama
• Model switching: Switch between AI providers seamlessly within conversations
• Context preservation: Maintain file context across different AI models

📁 Advanced File Handling

• Universal file support: PDFs, CSVs, code files, markdown, plain text, and more
• Smart file preview: Syntax-highlighted code viewer with multiple themes
• File relationship tracking: Visual confirmation of which files are in your AI context

💬 Conversation Management

• Persistent conversations: Save and resume AI conversations with full context
• Search and favorites: Find and organize your important conversations
• Context awareness: Clear visual indication of which files are included in each conversation

📝 Built-in Note-taking

• Integrated notepad: Capture insights without leaving the app
• Conversation linking: Connect notes to specific AI conversations
• Search functionality: Find notes and conversations quickly

⚙️ Model Context Protocol (MCP)

• MCP server integration: Seamless connection to filesystem MCP servers
• Server management: Visual configuration and status monitoring of MCP connections
• Flexible setup: Support for both Rust and Node.js MCP server implementations

🛠 Technical Highlights

• Native performance: Built with Tauri v2 for desktop-class performance (~6MB app size)
• Modern tech stack: React + TypeScript + shadcn/ui for beautiful, responsive UI
• Privacy-first: All files and conversations remain on your local machine
• Cross-platform: Support for macOS, Windows, and Linux

🎯 What Makes v0.1.0 Special

This initial release establishes Plux as the first visual file management tool specifically designed for AI workflows:

1. No more terminal commands - Everything is visual and intuitive
2. No more copy-paste hell - One click adds any file to AI context
3. No vendor lock-in - Works with multiple AI providers
4. No privacy concerns - Everything stays local

🚦 Getting Started

1. Install MCP server: cargo install rust-mcp-filesystem
2. Configure: Create ~/.config/plux/mcp.json with server settings
3. Launch Plux: Start exploring your files with the magic + button
4. Chat with AI: Ask questions about your code with full file context

🔮 What's Next

This is just the beginning. Future releases will bring:

• Smart context suggestions
• Auto-setup wizards
• Plugin ecosystem
• Mobile companion app
• Multi-step agents

🙏 Acknowledgments

Built by developers, for developers who were tired of inefficient AI workflows. Special thanks to the Model Context Protocol community
and early beta testers who helped shape this initial release.

Download now and experience the future of AI-assisted development!

The revolution starts with a single +