Track what is new in GenCatalog across desktop and extension updates.
Clicking the GenCatalog logo now exits the detail view and returns you to the main grid. Faster browsing, more natural "home" behavior.
A new setting lets you choose whether videos open with sound on or muted by default. The app now behaves the way you prefer every time.
Some Grok videos were showing a model label like overriden in the catalog. That raw upstream value is now filtered out on save, hidden in the UI, and can be cleaned retroactively from existing catalog entries as well.
Two Grok save issues have been fixed. Saving from the favorites grid no longer drops the prompt when a valid cached prompt already exists. And saving from Grok detail pages now pulls the real post prompt from page data instead of grabbing unrelated page text.
The Grok save badge now goes straight through the real save flow instead of failing early with a misleading "Start Grok Catalog Server first!" message while the local server is already running. If the local server is actually unavailable, GenCatalog now reports that clearly.
The macOS menu bar icon has been rebuilt as a proper tray-specific template icon. It now matches the GenCatalog stack shape more closely and looks more native alongside other menu bar icons.
GenCatalog now uses the updated app icon across the desktop app, extension surfaces, and popup branding. Small surfaces have also been tuned so the icon reads more clearly at extension and toolbar sizes.
The extension popup icon framing has been cleaned up so the icon no longer looks padded inside a second tile. Hover behavior on save badges has also been refined to feel smoother and more intentional.
Published March 26, 2026
Fixed an issue where valid license keys showed as "Invalid." If you experienced this, re-enter your key — it will activate correctly now.
Published March 23, 2026
Fixed a bug where the macOS menu bar icon displayed as a pink square instead of the GenCatalog icon.
The QR code mobile view now works correctly on all networks. The server previously bound to localhost only — it now listens on all interfaces, so scanning the QR code from your phone opens your catalog instantly. Mobile scrolling also improved for smoother touch navigation.
Published March 22, 2026
The entire GenCatalog codebase has been migrated to TypeScript. This is invisible to you as a user, but means faster bug detection, better code quality, and a more stable app going forward.
Internal source consolidation eliminated redundant file loading at startup. The app launches noticeably faster.
Published March 21, 2026
The filename in the detail panel is now a clickable link. Click it to open the file directly in your default app — Preview on Mac, your default viewer on Windows.
A folder icon next to the filename reveals the file highlighted in Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows) — no digging required.
Hover any grid item to reveal a checkbox. Select multiple items, then click Export Selected in the toolbar that appears at the bottom of the grid. Choose a destination folder and GenCatalog copies all selected files there. A progress indicator shows copy status, and a success toast confirms when it's done.
Published March 20, 2026
GenCatalog now saves the complete generation recipe for every Midjourney image — Stylize, Chaos, Weird, Quality, Aspect Ratio, Seed, Style Reference (--sref), and Character Reference (--cref). All parameters are displayed in the detail panel so you can reproduce any result exactly.
When saving images from the Midjourney Explore feed, GenCatalog now captures the creator's username. Click the creator name in the detail panel to filter your catalog by that creator.
Every saved Midjourney item now includes a "View original on Midjourney ↗" link in the detail panel, taking you directly to the original generation page.
Click the model label in any item's detail panel to filter your entire catalog by that model — Midjourney v8, Grok Aurora, and more.
Search results on the Explore feed now cache correctly — items found via search can be saved just like regular feed items. Save badges now persist after navigating into an image and back. Model version (v8) now shows correctly in catalog entries.
Published March 18, 2026
The filename row was missing from the item detail panel. Restored — filename now shows in the metadata section below Dimensions.
When you deleted a Midjourney item from GenCatalog, it would come back on the next library scan. Fixed — deleted MJ items are now added to the exclusion list and will not reappear.
You can now favorite items directly from the Rediscover modal. The button shows ⭐ Favorite or ★ Unfavorite and updates immediately on click.
Published March 18, 2026
GenCatalog now captures Midjourney generations from the web app. Save individual images with one click, or scan your entire generation history at once and import everything in bulk. Full prompt, model version, aspect ratio, chaos, seed, --sref, --cref, and all other parameters are preserved for every image.
The popup has been rebuilt with a new dark minimal design, live catalog stats, a recent saves feed, and dedicated tabs for each platform (Grok, Higgsfield, Midjourney, Digen). The extension auto-detects which platform you're on and switches to the right tab automatically.
Scan results now appear inline below the scan button. Download progress and controls are always visible without scrolling. Background downloads continue even when the popup is closed.
Published March 14, 2026
When tagging multiple items at once, clicking a tag suggestion from the dropdown now reliably adds it every time. Previously, clicking suggestions near the bottom of the list could dismiss the tagger without applying the tag. Fixed.
Published March 13, 2026
Three fixes in one shot. Audio no longer keeps playing after you close the slideshow. A shuffle button (🔀) lets you randomize playback order. And a Copy Prompt button appears next to the prompt text so you can grab it without leaving the slideshow.
The tag input now shows all your existing tags the moment you click into it — no typing required to see suggestions. Tags also have a small × button to remove them individually.
Published March 13, 2026
Two long-overdue tag quality-of-life fixes. The tag input now shows your existing tags the moment you click into it — no need to start typing to see suggestions. And tags on each item now have a small × button to remove them individually, without having to edit the full tag list.
Published March 13, 2026
Videos in slideshow mode now play to their natural end before advancing — no more cutting off at 10 seconds. The slide timer you set applies to images only. A 5-second clip plays for 5 seconds. A 60-second video plays for 60 seconds. Then the slideshow moves on automatically.
The trash modal now supports multi-select. Click any item to select it, click another to add it to your selection. Select a range and a floating action bar appears with Restore Selected and Delete Permanently options. A new Restore All button at the top of the modal lets you recover everything in trash with a single confirmation.
After an update, a subtle notification appears letting you know what version you're on and linking to these release notes. It auto-dismisses after 15 seconds and only shows once per version.
Published March 12, 2026
Fixed the mobile QR code button not responding to clicks. This was caused by a missing element reference introduced in 5.1.0.
Published March 12, 2026
GenCatalog now keeps an automatic backup of your catalog and recovers from it if something goes wrong — no more risk of losing your library from a crash or unexpected shutdown. A number of behind-the-scenes improvements make the app more stable and your data safer.
You can now reset your Hidden Items PIN without affecting the items behind it. Your hidden list stays exactly where it was.
Date Range, Advanced Filters, and Saved Searches are now tucked away until you need them. The sidebar icons have been refreshed for a more consistent look, and server status now lives right in the sidebar instead of the toolbar.
If the app ever loses its connection to the local server, a banner now lets you know — and actions that could cause data loss are disabled until things are back online. A handful of small bugs have also been fixed.
Published March 11, 2026
A new way to keep select items out of your main library without deleting them. Hover any grid item and click the eye icon to hide it. Hidden items are protected behind a PIN and live in their own private section in the sidebar. Click any hidden item to open it in the full detail view — all metadata, tags, notes, and downloads work normally. Press Escape to return to hidden view, press Escape again to return to your main library.
The Random button is now Rediscover. Same behavior — surfaces a random generation from your library — but the name better reflects what it actually does: pulling up something you made months ago that you had completely forgotten about. A different kind of inspiration.
Multi-select now supports range selection. In select mode, click one item to anchor it, then Shift+click another to select everything between them. Use Shift+Arrow keys to extend selection one item at a time.
Published March 10, 2026
Minor fixes and under-the-hood improvements following the 5.0 launch.
Published March 10, 2026
Fixed an issue on mobile where opening the sidebar overlay provided no way to close it. You can now tap outside the sidebar to dismiss it.
Published March 9, 2026
GenCatalog has a completely new dark, minimal design — easier on the eyes during long sessions and built to let your content take center stage.
Click any item and a side panel slides in showing everything: prompt, model, dimensions, aspect ratio, tags, notes, and quick actions. Navigate between items with arrow keys without closing the panel.
Grid cards now show prompt text, model name, and date right on the thumbnail. Dimensions and aspect ratio display in the detail view.
Cards automatically size up when you're viewing fewer items, so you're never staring at wasted space.
The popup matches the new look — clean, dark, and focused.
S launches Slideshow. X enters select mode.
Published March 7, 2026
GenCatalog now prevents you from choosing a catalog folder inside the app's install directory on Windows. Previously, reinstalling or updating could delete your saved media if it was stored there. The folder picker now blocks unsafe locations and warns you to choose a different path.
Published March 5, 2026
Bulk downloads now automatically request HD upscales for your videos. Previously you had to upscale each video manually on Grok before downloading. GenCatalog handles this for you during bulk download, so every video arrives at the highest available quality.
A new Recently Added sort option lets you see which items were most recently saved to your catalog, separate from when they were originally created. This is useful for finding your latest downloads at a glance.
The extension now captures character and moodboard references from Higgsfield, plus video extension details like parent post and start time. This extra context is saved alongside your media for better organization and searchability.
Fixed an issue where the detail modal cropped images and videos. Portrait images and landscape/16:9 videos now display fully without clipping. Fixed an issue where the true delete and unlike features could fail to match items correctly. Improved timestamp accuracy for Higgsfield and Digen items. Promotional images from Higgsfield are now filtered out automatically.
Published February 28, 2026
Your catalog now shows when each image or video was actually created, not when it was downloaded. Previously, bulk downloading favorites could assign today's date to everything.
If you already have a catalog with incorrect dates, no action is needed. Timestamps are corrected automatically in the background as you browse your Grok favorites.
Users with very large libraries can now bulk download and sync without the popup freezing. Scanning shows live progress, and Sync New Items exits early once it reaches items already in your catalog.
The desktop app now updates automatically when new items are saved, so your newest downloads appear without needing manual refreshes.
Future versions will be added here as they are released.