assist · Apr 6–10, 2026 · v0.175–v0.191 · via commits ← Mar 30–Apr 5 Apr 13–17 →

Backlog refine and rewind, linked run configs, activity chart

Mostly backlog and run command expansion, with a steady stream of cli-hook and Windows fixes.

Added 9

Caveman config for terse Claude replies
Linked run configs from external assist.yml files
backlog add-phase --position
backlog refine, rewind-phase and delete-comment
run remove and run add --cwd
activity command with a weekly chart
/add-command slash command
Auto-commit toggle for backlog add
/next auto-picks a lone backlog item

Changed 5

cd approved into directories Read can access
Single .assist* gitignore pattern
1-based phase numbering throughout
run help lists configured commands
Backtick formatting in PR bodies

Fixed 9

Duplicate gitignore entries on CRLF files
remove-phase tripping FK checks
backlog add --desc storing literal \n
Shell builtins true and false rejected
Linked bash -c run commands hanging on Windows
Deny-rule check on unparseable commands
/next terminating the wrong Claude session
Activity chart labels and date range
fd redirects blocking allowed commands on macOS