CoCo Desktop v1.20.0

UpdateJul 22, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

CoCo Desktop v1.20.0 focuses on a smoother, more reliable chat: This release also fixes a chat-memory crash during long editing sessions, stops plan cards from stacking up in the transcript, and corrects the Manage Connections radio buttons in light and dark themes. For more information, see Cortex Code Desktop v1.20.0 release notes .

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