Dyad0.8.0
Select component to edit, manual context management and more
Dyad v0.8.0 introduces the ability to select component to edit, adds manual context management, and includes several improvements and bug fixes.
Highlights
Select component to edit
One of the most-requested features is now available: you can now select a component and edit it directly with AI. This is handy for making quick edits to a specific part of the UI like changing a button appearance, fixing the layout, etc.
To enable this for existing Dyad apps: follow the upgrade guide. All new apps created in Dyad automatically support this feature.
Manual context management
This advanced feature allows you to control exactly which parts of your codebase Dyad can access. It’s particularly useful for large projects, but it requires setup and is not necessary for most apps.
- For all users: Use glob-style paths (e.g.,
src/**,dir/*.ts) to specify which files to include in the chat context. - For Pro users with Smart Context: These paths are used during Smart Context’s initial file selection. You can also auto-include specific files (like instructions or key modules) to ensure they're always part of the model’s context, regardless of what Smart Context selects.
Note: this may lead to unexpected behavior such as Dyad writing new files or duplicating code, since the AI won’t have access to your entire codebase.
Other changes
Saver mode is retired (Pro)
Previously a Dyad Pro feature.
Due to Google discontinuing free API access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, the main benefit of Saver mode is no longer relevant. Saver mode also had a complex implementation and often produced opaque AI errors. Removing it simplifies the codebase and enables clearer, more human-friendly error messages for all users.
You can still disable Dyad Pro at any time and use your own free API keys to save on credits.
Automatic retries
AI requests now automatically retry in the event of temporary provider issues, improving reliability.
Miscellaneous improvements
- Fixed a bug with "Copy App" on Windows.
- Improved error logs when submitting bug reports or uploading chat sessions.
- Reduced max output tokens for Anthropic models to allow more input context.
- Enhanced error messages for failed AI requests.
- Updated system prompt to avoid mixed-case directories, which can cause Git issues.
Feedback
If you run into any issues or have feedback on this release, the best way to share it is by reporting a bug and uploading a chat session.