Row-Bot 5.0 Released with React Interface and Persistent Goal Management

Row-Bot 5.0 marks a major rebuild of the local-first AI assistant, replacing the previous NiceGUI interface with a single React app that works across browsers, devices, and phones. The core architectural change shifts the backend to run directly on FastAPI and uvicorn using HTTP and server-sent events, resulting in the removal of approximately 65,000 lines of legacy code and 16 locked dependencies.

Persistent Goals and Agent Control

The update introduces robust persistent agent goals that continue across conversation turns without a default limit. Goals can pause when progress stalls, respect approval gates, and recover after restarts. Delegated agents now feature visible progress indicators along with Message and Stop controls, while approvals persist across sessions and no longer expire by default after 30 minutes.

Integrated Development and Design Tools

Design and development workflows are now embedded directly within the conversation context:

• Design Panel: Handles drafting, editing, review, presentation, export, and publishing.
• Developer Panel: Includes file management, Git integration, command execution, and an interactive terminal.
• Memory and Knowledge: Improved reliability for parallel agents, with recall operations no longer counting as memory modifications.

Model Flexibility and Security

Users have full control over model selection, supporting Ollama, subscriptions (ChatGPT, Claude, Grok), API keys, and custom endpoints. The system maintains a local-first security model with renewable QR invitations for remote access, revocable sessions, and backups that exclude credentials. Existing users are advised to review the 5.0 upgrade notes before updating.