Changelog

New

• Ask Radial. A new command bar, opened with ⌥Space from any app, that carries out what you describe in plain words and can add the result to your menu. Supports follow-up requests, keyboard navigation, and picking up where you left off.
• Made for You. Radial can now learn how you use your Mac over a few days and suggest shortcuts and complete app menus based on it, with an optional weekly email when new suggestions are ready. Learning can be turned off and erased at any time.
• Multiple Rings. Menus can now have outer rings, making room for more shortcuts within the same gesture.
• Smart Suggestions. Names, icons, and actions are now suggested as you build a shortcut, and new app menus can start from that app's own commands. Available to all users, no AI Pro required.
• Emoji Picker. A new emoji picker with search and recent emojis, which can optionally replace the system emoji picker.
• Liquid Glass and Gradient Themes. Two new menu styles: Liquid Glass, with clear, light-bending glass and a lit edge, and Gradient, which fades from black at the top into Liquid Glass below.
• Settings Export and Import. All menus, shortcuts, and settings can now be exported to a single file and imported again, for a backup or a new Mac. Found under General in Settings.
• Hide Tips. A new Show Tips Above Menus setting under General hides the suggestion cards shown above the menu you're editing.

Improved

• Revamped AI Pro. AI Pro has been rebuilt with a new engine that checks its own work before finishing, faster responses for simple requests, and a redesigned AI Pro page and upgrade window.
• AI Shortcut Builder. Describing a shortcut in the editor now produces more complete, multi-step results, and a new Change with AI field lets you adjust an existing shortcut in plain words, with full undo.
• Window Previews. Window previews in the App Switcher have been rebuilt for reliability and now include minimized windows and windows on other Spaces. Selecting a preview brings that exact window forward.
• More Intuitive Design. Settings have been reorganized and redesigned for clarity, with templates, ready-made menus, and community presets combined into one Library, consistent sheets throughout, and a confirmation with undo for every change.
• Improved Onboarding. The first-run experience has been redesigned to get you to a working shortcut faster, and free trials now start instantly from within the app.
• Performance. Reduced memory and CPU usage throughout the app.
• Add Actions Anywhere. Hover between two actions in the shortcut editor to add a new one right there, or use the plus below the last action to add one at the end.
• Split Apps with AI. Radial's AI can now put two to four apps side by side as a Window Layout, in halves, thirds, or a grid, for workflows that use several apps at once.
• Focused Suggestions. Made for You now shows the six most useful suggestions at a time, retires ones that have gone unused, and no longer mistakes commands run with keyboard shortcuts for ones picked from the menu.

Fixed

• Logitech MX Master 4 Haptics. Haptic feedback on the MX Master 4 now works as intended when opening the menu, hovering over items, and selecting them.
• Smoother Mouse Scrolling. Radial no longer intercepts scrolling while the menu is closed, which could make scrolling stutter or stop with some mice, like the Logitech MX Master 3.
• Bug Fixes. The ⌘Tab switcher now closes when ⌘ is released with Keyboard Only turned off, the menu no longer grows in from the screen edge the first time it opens, duplicating an action no longer jumps to the bottom of the editor, and a number of smaller bugs have been fixed for a smoother, more reliable experience.

New

• DockFix Integration. Radial and DockFix now work together seamlessly, allowing you to instantly trigger any Radial shortcut or menu directly from the Dock.

Fixed

• Bug Fixes. Minor bugs and improvements have been fixed to improve overall stability.

Fixed

• Bug Fixes. Minor bugs have been fixed to improve overall stability.

New

• Alert Action. A new action is now available to trigger system alerts. Alerts can either be informational or confirmational.

Improved

• Haptic Feedback. Haptic Feedback now works with the Logitech MX Master 4 mouse.

Fixed

• Bug Fixes. Various minor bugs have been fixed to improve overall stability.

New

• Atmosphere. The dimmed background has been redesigned from the ground up as Atmosphere, with customizable blur, tint, grain, and an optional ambient gradient that subtly draws focus toward the menu.
• Squircle Menu. An optional Apple-style squircle silhouette for the radial menu, alongside the classic circle. Adds visible character to the menu's outline without changing how anything works.
• Per-Menu Keyboard Shortcuts. Assign a dedicated keyboard shortcut to any menu and trigger it instantly from anywhere.
• AI-Generated Shortcut Icons. Generate a unique icon for any shortcut using AI by simply describing it.

Improved

• Reworked Contextual Menus. Contextual menu matching has been rewritten for reliability across all kinds of apps, and adding new apps now uses an intuitive search panel that suggests installed and running apps as you type, instead of requiring exact app names or bundle IDs.
• Refined Design. The app has been polished throughout for better consistency across light and dark mode, with countless small UX improvements across settings, sheets, and overlays.

Fixed

• Bug Fixes. A number of smaller bugs have been fixed for a smoother, more reliable experience.

New

• Redesigned Settings. The settings interface has been rebuilt from scratch with a new sidebar layout to match System Preferences with a search bar to quickly find what you need.
• AI Actions. A new AI action type lets you assign natural-language instructions to any shortcut. Summarize text, rewrite a selection, translate content, or run any custom prompt from the Radial menu, powered by Claude.
• Window Layouts. Save and restore named window arrangements for all your apps. Instantly launch and arrange all apps when the shortcut runs.
• Variables. Shortcuts can now include variables for extra powerful macros. Prompt for input on run, or fetch content dynamically and reuse it throughout the shortcut, or save and reuse the an action's response.
• Expanded Action Library. New powerful actions like System Control, Text to Speech and AI to expand the possibilities.
• Show Last Used Time. Display how long it's been since you last used each app in the app switcher, shown as a subtle label next to its name.
• Animation Speeds. The animation speeds can now be changed with options Slow, Normal, Fast and Instant.
• Hide Menu Bar Icon. The menu bar icon can now be hidden from the General settings page.

Improved

• Navigation using Arrow Keys. The Radial menu can now be navigated entirely using the keyboard through arrow keys, enter and escape for a faster experience.
• More menu trigger options. Modifier keys (⌃ ⌥ ⇧) and (⌃ ⌥ ⇧ ⌘) can now be used to open the Radial menu.
• App Switcher Reliability. App activation has been rewritten to be a lot smoother and more reliable.
• Menu Animation Refinements. Opening and closing animations have been tuned for a snappier, more responsive and polished feel.

Fixed

• Bug Fixes. A ton of bugs have been fixed to make the app smoother and more reliable.

Fixed

• Custom Shortcut Icons Not Publishing. Fixed an issue where shortcuts with custom images would fall back to a generic icon when publishing to the community.

Improved

• Mouse Support for Window Previews. Window previews can now be navigated using the mouse. Hover over a thumbnail to select it, and click to switch directly to that window.

New

• App Switcher. Radial can now be used as an app switcher and Command+Tab replacement. Comes with window previews to easily switch between different windows of an application, configure pinned and always hidden apps, a keyboard shortcut to quit all other apps, and much more.
• Sound Effects & Packs. Sound effects are finally here and they make the app so much more satisfying. Create your own sound packs or install one from the community.
• Disable Shortcuts. Shortcuts can now be disabled when no longer needed, allowing you to have more shortcuts per menu without removing old ones.
• Labels Below Shortcuts. A setting has been added to always show labels below shortcuts even when not hovered.
• Disable Center Settings Button. An option has been added to hide the settings button in the center of the Radial menu.
• Convert Menu to Sub-Menu. You can now convert any regular menu to a sub-menu.
• Alternative App Icons. Radial now offers 4 different app icons to pick from, each with a light and dark mode variant.
• Run Shortcut on Release. A setting has been added to control whether a shortcut runs on release of the modifier key or only upon click.

Improved

• Cloud Published Images and Icons. When sharing presets and shortcuts with the community that contain custom images, those images will now be uploaded to a cloud server, ensuring all users can see them.
• Trigger Keyboard Maestro Macros by ID or Dropdown. Keyboard Maestro macros can now be selected from a dropdown or by ID, rather than just by name, for an improved user experience.
• Reorganized Settings. Some settings have been moved around and reorganized for a more intuitive experience.
• Redesigned Discover Page. The Discover page has been redesigned to show a selection of featured presets at the top, along with a view-all page to make finding presets and shortcuts a lot easier.
• No Settings Window on Launch. The settings window will no longer open every time you turn on your Mac or open the app.

Fixed

• Window Management. The window management action previously had some issues with inconsistent behavior and windows sometimes being misaligned. This should now be fixed.
• Performance Improvements. The app should now be noticeably faster and more performant, with lower CPU and energy usage.
• Bug Fixes. A ton of bugs have been fixed to make the app a lot more stable and reliable.

New

• Mouse buttons as Quick Switch Key. You can now use mouse buttons as a Quick Switch Key, allowing you to quickly switch between menus with your mouse.

Improved

• Reorganized the About Page. The About page has been reorganized to provide a better user experience.

Fixed

• Bug Fixes. Fixed several bugs and issues reported by users, such as the menu switcher and quick switch keys not always working with sub-menus. This should make the app a lot more stable and reliable.

New

• Community Shortcuts. You can now publish and install community shortcuts and add them to your existing menus, without needing to install entirely new menus.
• Discover Page. A new Discover page within the app lets you quickly find and install community shortcuts and menus.
• Import and Export as JSON. You can now import and export shortcuts and menus as JSON files to quickly transfer your setup between devices and create backups.
• Move Shortcuts Between Menus. You can now easily move shortcuts from one menu to another, as well as duplicate shortcuts and menus.
• Menu Switcher. Scroll up with any Radial menu open to see a list of all your menus and quickly switch between them. You can also configure a keybinding to instantly switch to a specific menu.
• Liquid Glass. A beautiful new Liquid Glass visual style has been introduced.
• New Actions. New shortcut actions including system controls, notifications, clipboard, Keyboard Maestro integration and visual effects for more powerful shortcuts.
• Sub-Menus. You can now create sub-menus for any menu, allowing you to fit more shortcuts with better organization.
• New Trigger Gestures. Alternative trigger methods have been introduced including hot corners, shake to reveal and mouse triggers. Modifier keys and keyboard shortcuts can now be used interchangeably.
• Desaturated Icons. A new setting to show all shortcut icons in grayscale, revealing colors on hover.
• Favorite Menus. Menus can now be favorited for quick access, appearing at the top of the Menu Switcher with a heart.

Improved

• Multiple Associated Apps. Contextual menus can now have multiple associated apps, appearing when any of the associated apps are in focus.
• New Menu Types. Menus can now be one of three types: Global, Contextual and Custom. Global menus appear across the whole system, Contextual menus appear automatically in specific apps, and Custom menus can be manually opened from the Menu Switcher.
• Redesigned User Interface. Large parts of the user interface and onboarding experience have been completely redesigned for a more intuitive and modern experience.
• Custom Icons Saved Locally. Custom icons are now cloned and saved locally, ensuring they remain even if the original file is moved or deleted.

Fixed

• Fixed Open Folder Action. Fixed an issue where you couldn't select folders from the Open File/Folder action.
• Fixed Escape Key in Settings. Pressing Escape in settings no longer closes the settings window. You can now press Escape while the Radial menu is shown to quickly dismiss it.
• Bug Fixes. Fixed a ton of stability and performance bugs for a smoother and more reliable experience.

New

• Auto Update. The app can now automatically update in the background without having to manually install new versions.
• Window Management. A new window management action has been added, allowing you to easily rearrange, minimize and maximize windows.
• Dynamic Variables for Type Text Action. When using the Type Text action, you can now insert dynamic variables such as the date, time, focused app and even prompt the user to enter a value. This is especially useful for text snippets.
• Templates. Added different templates to quickly get started with a predefined set of shortcuts for Radial menus.

Improved

• Merged menu types. The previous 5 Radial menus have been merged into one menu that can instead store all kinds of shortcuts from simple shortcuts and app launchers to advanced, context aware macros that save you hours.
• Redesigned User Interface. The whole app has been redesigned to look a lot better and be more intuitive.
• Custom Shortcut Icons. Shortcut icons can now be customized to show app icons, files, folders and emojis besides just SF symbols.

Fixed

• Bug Fixes. Several bugs have been patched to improve the user experience and ensure stability.

New

• Community Presets. You can now share and install macros created by other users directly from within the app.
• Interactive Guide. Added an interactive guide to help new users get started with creating macros.

Improved

• Redesigned User Interface. The user interface has been revamped for better usability and aesthetics.
• Stability and Performance Enhancements. Improved overall app stability and performance for a smoother user experience.

New

• Macro Editor. Custom actions can now be set up as macros, allowing for a more complex sequence of tasks to be executed with a single trigger.
• App-Aware Menus. When using the custom Radial menu, it can now automatically switch to show different macros depending on the active application.
• Resizable Menu. The menu can now be resized to better fit your screen and preferences.
• Keyboard Shortcut to Toggle Radial Menu. You can now also use keyboard shortcuts to open and close the Radial menu instead of just modifier keys.

Improved

• Stability and Performance Enhancements. Improved overall app stability and performance for a smoother user experience.

Fixed

• Hotkeys for Switching Menus. Fixed an issue where hotkeys 1-5 for switching menus were not functioning correctly.

New

• Fn Modifier Keys. You can now choose combinations involving the Fn key to trigger Radial.

New

• App Release. The first release of Radial for macOS, featuring a modern radial menu for quick access to your apps, emojis, folders, and custom actions.