Version History

Download the latest version of Explain This for macOS

Latest: v1.2.0
Released: July 18, 2025
v1.2.0 Latest
July 18, 2025

New Features

  • Enhanced hotkey customization with visual recorder
  • Improved explanation accuracy with better AI prompts
  • Added floating window management system
  • Status bar integration with popover view
  • Better memory management and performance

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed crash on macOS 15.5
  • Resolved memory leak in explanation service
  • Corrected settings persistence issue
  • Fixed hotkey conflicts with other applications
v1.1.0
June 25, 2025

New Features

  • Added usage metrics and analytics
  • Implemented update checking system
  • Added encryption for API key storage
  • Support for custom hotkeys

Bug Fixes

  • Improved text selection detection
  • Fixed window positioning issues
  • Better error handling for API failures
v1.0.0 Initial Release
June 10, 2025

Initial Release

  • Core text explanation functionality
  • Global hotkey support (⌘⇧E)
  • Gemini AI integration
  • Settings management
  • Basic UI with floating window

System Requirements

macOS

Version 15.5 or later

Hardware

Intel or Apple Silicon Mac

Storage

~50MB available space

Permissions

Accessibility & Screen Recording