Cortex Code Desktop v1.21.0 release notes

v1.21.0 adds enterprise device-management enforcement on macOS, in-app previews for more file types in agent mode, and fixes a sign-in loop that could open browser tabs indefinitely.

What’s new

  • Enterprise device-management enforcement (macOS): On managed macOS devices, Cortex Code Desktop now enforces your organization’s mobile device management (MDM) policy at the app-version, connect, and inference gates, including the per-account allowed authentication methods. Unmanaged devices are unaffected.

  • More file previews in agent mode: You can now preview .pdf, .csv, .pptx, .docx, .html, and .ipynb files directly in the app while working with the agent.

Reliability and fixes

  • Fixed: repeated SSO sign-in tabs: With external-browser (EXTERNALBROWSER) or OAuth authorization-code sign-in, leaving Cortex Code Desktop open no longer opens browser sign-in tabs indefinitely.
  • Faster catalog installs: Installing skills and plugins from the catalog is faster through parallel downloads and fewer metadata calls, along with Shared Skills interface polish such as per-skill Sync and clearer tooltips.
  • Copy markdown links from chat: Copying a markdown link in the chat panel now works correctly.
  • Steadier chat rendering: Plan cards no longer freeze the view when restoring a session, and chart marks now render correctly for numeric categorical values.
  • Hardened zsh shell integration: Shell integration is more reliable, including on SSH remotes and when the temporary directory ($TMPDIR) is unavailable.