CodeBuddy Code v2.38.0 Release ​

New Features ​

Sub-Agent Model Variants ​

The Task tool now supports a model parameter for specifying model variants like lite and reasoning. You can choose the appropriate model based on task complexity:

  • lite: Suitable for lightweight tasks such as simple searches and quick file operations
  • reasoning: Suitable for complex analysis, architectural decisions, and multi-step problem solving

Improvements ​

  • Checkpoint Hook Statistics Optimization: Optimized file change statistics calculation by comparing backup files with current files to provide accurate line addition and deletion counts
  • Shell Encoding Handling: Optimized character encoding/decoding logic for terminal output, improving display of Chinese and other non-ASCII characters on Windows
  • SDK Version Update: Updated SDK-JS to 0.3.16 and SDK-Python to 0.3.14

Documentation Updates ​

  • Environment Requirements: Clarified that the minimum Node.js version is 18.20+
  • Development Documentation: Enhanced CODEBUDDY.md with development commands, directory structure descriptions, and build process details
  • Documentation Sync: Synchronized CLI documentation to the IDE docs directory, added cost documentation, etc.