Connect your agent​

This release adds support for localhost HTTP MCP with bearer authentication, which is disabled by default. Enable it in Settings, then configure your MCP client with the endpoint URL and token shown there. Keep AniMathIO and your project open while the agent works.

Import media and export videos​

Version 1.8 includes 13 tools in total, with two new additions:

• add_media: This tool accepts an absolute local path and imports images, videos, or audio into the currently open project. When importing video files, audio is also added.
• export_video: This tool exports the project as a video file to an absolute destination path (.mp4 or .webm). The optional format is inferred from the extension when omitted; when supplied, it must match. It overwrites existing files and requires an existing parent directory. Exporting a 30-second video requires at least 30 seconds of real-time recording plus processing time. MP4 conversion will automatically download the FFmpeg core if needed.

Keep an editable copy​

Use save_project separately to save an editable project. Read the AI agent integration guide for client setup, all 13 tools, and examples. Download the release from GitHub.

Use a generous client timeout for exports and avoid editing or changing playback while recording. The tool reports recording, conversion, and writing failures instead of reporting a partial file as a successful export.

What's New in v1.7.0​

Manim Import​

If you already write Manim Community scenes, you can now bring them into AniMathIO directly. Paste a script or load a .py file from the new Manim Import panel, and AniMathIO rebuilds it as ordinary timeline elements you can move, restyle and retime.

It supports a practical subset of Manim — Text, Tex, MathTex, Circle, Rectangle, ImageMobject, and animations like Create, Write, FadeIn and FadeOut — and reports warnings for anything it can't translate rather than failing the whole import. Mathematical expressions are typeset properly with KaTeX rather than left as raw LaTeX source.

This is a translation, not an emulation: AniMathIO doesn't run Python, so there's nothing extra to install.

See Importing Manim Scenes for the full guide.

A New Canvas Engine​

We've migrated canvas rendering from fabric.js to Konva. This is mostly invisible by design, but it's the foundation the rest of this release builds on — and it brought back snapping guides, which now appear as you drag an element near another element's edge or centre, or near the canvas centre.

Drag and Drop​

• Drop files straight from your file manager onto the app — images, video and audio are routed to the right panel automatically
• Drag resources from the panel onto the canvas, and they land where you dropped them
• Elements stay inside the canvas while you drag them, instead of wandering off the edge

Audio and Video Fixes​

Audio got a thorough pass this release:

• Audio clips now respect their position on the timeline. Previously every clip started from the beginning, so multiple clips played over each other
• Preview audio no longer goes silent after your first export
• Video clips that start partway through the timeline now play correctly during playback
• Clips start and stop cleanly at their boundaries instead of running slightly past them

Everything Else on the Known-Issues List​

All four items from our long-standing known bugs issue are now closed: audio and video elements are fully draggable and editable, the audio bugs above are fixed, and the visual glitches when changing canvas aspect ratio with existing content are resolved.

Along the way we also fixed the canvas going blank after playback reached the end, keyboard shortcuts firing while you were browsing the dashboard, and exports that could fail silently or hand you a corrupt file.

Under the Hood​

• Node.js 26 and a full dependency refresh, including Electron 44 and React 19.2
• State management refactor: the monolithic state class is now ten focused stores, which makes the codebase much easier to contribute to
• Test coverage roughly doubled, to 277 unit tests and 111 browser tests

v1.7.1​

Shortly after v1.7.0 we published v1.7.1, which restores the Flatpak build. A change in how the Linux executable was named broke Flatpak packaging in v1.7.0 — if you're a Flatpak user, grab v1.7.1.

Getting Started​

1. Download AniMathIO
2. Browse the documentation
3. Join our Discord community

What's Coming Next​

• Bundling the video export toolchain so exporting works fully offline
• Deeper audio editing, beyond the background-music workflow we support today
• Continued Manim coverage, expanding the set of constructs the importer understands

Thank You​

Thank you to everyone who reported issues and stuck with us through this one — the known-issues list that this release finally clears had been open a long time.

For the complete list of changes, see the full changelog.

Happy animating! 🎨✨

What's New in v1.6.3​

Dashboard & Project Management​

• Dashboard Page: Access important links, create new projects, open existing ones, and browse your project history all from one central hub
• Project Search & Filtering: Quickly find your projects with powerful search and filtering capabilities
• Streamlined Workflow: Start creating mathematical animations faster than ever

Expanded Platform Support​

• Snap & Flatpak Builds: AniMathIO is now available as Snap and Flatpak packages for easier installation on Linux distributions
• AUR Package: Arch Linux users can now install AniMathIO directly from the AUR at https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/animathio-bin
  • Special thanks to community member zxp19821005 for maintaining the AUR package!

Improved User Experience​

• Open With Context Menu: Right-click on AniMathIO project files and select "Open With" to launch them directly
• Double-Click Support: Open projects instantly by double-clicking them in your file manager
• Gemini Model Integration: Select the Gemini model when adding your API key in the settings UI for enhanced AI capabilities

Technical Improvements​

• Node.js 24 & Dependencies: Updated to the latest Node.js 24 with refreshed dependencies for improved performance and security
• State & UI Fixes: Resolved multiple state management and UI rendering issues for a more stable experience
• Enhanced Testing: Improved Vitest test coverage and reliability
• CI/CD Enhancements: Added CI script for automated release builds

A Note on Our Release Cycle​

As AniMathIO grows, we're transitioning to yearly or bi-yearly major releases to ensure quality and sustainability given our current resources. Between major releases, we'll provide security updates to keep your software safe and stable. This allows us to focus on building meaningful features rather than rushing frequent releases.

Getting Started​

Ready to explore the new dashboard and expanded platform options?

1. Download AniMathIO
2. Check out our documentation for setup guides
3. Join our Discord community to connect with other creators

What's Coming Next​

We're committed to pushing mathematical animation forward:

• Manim → AniMathIO Translation Layer: Import animations from Manim directly into AniMathIO
• Mafs Animations Integration: Leverage mafs animations (currently in development) for enhanced mathematical visualizations
• Expanded Testing: Continue improving test coverage across the application
• Animation & UI Enhancements: More powerful animation tools and refined user interface

Thank You​

We're grateful for the amazing community support, especially to contributors like zxp19821005 who help make AniMathIO accessible across different platforms. Your feedback and involvement drive our development forward.

For the complete list of changes, visit our full changelog.

Happy animating! 🎨✨

What's New in v1.5.0​

Enhanced User Experience​

• Space Hotkey: Start or pause your animation playback with a simple press of the space bar, making it easier to preview your work as you create
• Updated Help Menu: Improved documentation access with direct links to our website, documentation, and Discord community
• Fixed Rendering Issues: Resolved critical bugs in mathematical element rendering for smoother animations

Audio Improvements​

• Audio Mixer Panel: We implemented a comprehensive audio mixer panel for advanced audio control
• Audio Recorder Component: Record your own audio directly within AniMathIO
• Fixed Audio Bugs: Resolved issues with audio volume changing and NaN time display in the resource panel

Robust Testing Framework​

• Vitest Integration: Installed and configured Vitest for comprehensive testing
• Improved Test Coverage: Significantly expanded our test suite, particularly for state-related functionality
• Vitest UI Package: Added a visual interface for better testing experience

Under-the-Hood Improvements​

• Updated Dependencies: Fixed installation and build errors with updated package versions
• Backwards Compatibility: Added backward compatible audio settings for project saving and loading
• CI Test Runner Enhancements: Multiple fixes for our automated testing pipeline

Getting Started​

Ready to try the new features?

1. Download the latest version
2. Check out our documentation for detailed guides
3. Join our Discord community to share your creations and get help

What's Next?​

We're continuously working to improve AniMathIO based on community feedback. Our upcoming priorities include:

• Improved animations and effects
• More robust testing
• Dashboard page for project management

Thank you for being part of the AniMathIO community! We can't wait to see the amazing mathematical animations you create with these new tools.

For a complete list of changes, check out our full changelog.

What's New in v1.4.1​

This minor release addresses a critical bug (issue #84) that affected some users. While this is primarily a maintenance release, it ensures a stable experience with all the great features introduced in v1.4.0.

Recent Improvements from v1.4.0​

If you're updating from an earlier version than v1.4.0, you'll also benefit from these major improvements we released just yesterday:

Enhanced Project Management​

• Improved save/load functionality with compression for smaller file sizes
• New save and load dialogs for easier project management

Better Multimedia Support​

• Smart background removal for images - One-click background removal makes it easy to integrate images with your mathematical animations
• Fixed multimedia loading - Images, audio, and videos now load correctly into editor elements

AI-Powered Features​

• Improved Text-to-LaTeX conversion UI - Write mathematical formulas in plain English and convert them to LaTeX
• GeminiAPI integration for enhanced text-to-LaTeX conversion

Bug Fixes​

• Fixed double popup bug when closing save dialogs
• Resolved type errors in application state
• Fixed multimedia loading issues

New Documentation Site​

Along with this release, we're proud to launch our comprehensive documentation site built with Docusaurus. The new site features:

• Step-by-step tutorials for beginners and advanced users
• Detailed guides on working with mathematical components, multimedia, and animations
• Reference documentation for all AniMathIO features

Getting Started​

If you're new to AniMathIO or want to explore the latest features:

1. Download the latest version
2. Visit our new documentation site for tutorials
3. Join our community forum to share your creations

What's Next?​

We're already working on the next update with more exciting features. Stay tuned for:

• Additional animation types and effects
• Enhanced export options
• Improved performance for complex projects

Thank you for using AniMathIO! We can't wait to see what you create.

Full Changelogs​

Changelog