CtrlNode Bridge 2026.2.4

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CtrlNode Bridge v2026.2.4 Release Notes

This release adds live model updates from the server and fixes premature task completion.

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What's new

Model list updated from the server — no Bridge reinstall needed

Model lists are now fetched from the CtrlNode backend on startup and refreshed after every connection. New models — including Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 — become available automatically without installing a new Bridge version.

When the server is unreachable the previous cached list is used; if no cache exists, the built-in fallback list applies.

Auto-update on startup

Bridge checks for a newer version before connecting. When one is available it shows the versions and a link to the release notes, then asks [Y/n]. Answering Y downloads the new binary, replaces the current executable, and restarts automatically.

Non-interactive environments (no TTY, Docker) skip the prompt and continue with the current version. Network errors are ignored so the Bridge always starts.

Fix: task marked done too early

Agents that write several output files in sequence could trigger a premature task_complete signal when the first file landed. Bridge now waits 45 seconds after the last file write before declaring the task done, giving the agent time to finish all its output. An explicit <TASK_COMPLETED:…> or <TASK_FAILED:…> tag cancels the wait immediately.

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Upgrade

Replace the binary and restart. No configuration changes are required. Run ctrlnode --setup if you want to update your workspace, pairing token, or provider API keys.

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This discussion was created from the release CtrlNode Bridge 2026.2.3.