codelayer-v0.16.0
CodeLayer v0.16.0 - November 3, 2025
This release brings critical stability improvements and bug fixes, including resolution of text persistence issues, model configuration during forking, and auto-acceptance of pending edits. The @-mentioning system has been enhanced, and we've improved our build infrastructure for better reliability.
Installation
brew install --cask --no-quarantine humanlayer/humanlayer/codelayerThen launch "CodeLayer" from Spotlight/Raycast/Finder/etc.
Custom Environment Variables
If you need to set custom environment variables (e.g., for connecting to Bedrock or setting CLAUDE_BASE_MAINTAIN_WORKING_DIR=1),
you can set them in the env block of the built-in Claude Code Settings File
Loading Prompts
If you want to load the generic version of the HumanLayer prompts, check out this workshop gist
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our FAQ for answers to common questions.
Features
- Auto-approve pending edit approvals when AutoAcceptEdits is enabled - @balanceiskey (#12)
- Port sub-agent message handling and fuzzy search width fixes - @balanceiskey (#5)
- humanlayer CLI now built with
bunas a native executable and distributed ascodelayer,codelayer-nightlyetc. depending on the cask
Fixes
- Model configuration now correctly persists when forking sessions - @balanceiskey (#17)
- Text no longer disappears during task status changes - @balanceiskey (#15)
- Un-sent session prompt inputs should not longer be selected/highlighted when focusing the codelayer window after a previous blur - @balanceiskey (#15)
- @-mentioning file paths now properly serializes full paths - @balanceiskey (#10)
- Fixed draft bypass permissions timeout inheritance bug - @balanceiskey (#11)
- Resolved first typed character clearing content issue - @balanceiskey (#2)
Troubleshooting / Known Issues
- Logs can be found at
~/Library/Logs/dev.humanlayer.wui/CodeLayer.log - If you see errors about missing
mcp__codelayer__approvalstool, you're missing thehumanlayerCLI - you need to install with brew, copying the app from a DMG won't work - If install fails, ensure you've cleaned up all previous artifacts.
brew reinstallis worth a shot as well - Run into a bug? Hit
cmd+shift+fto share your feedback!