> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openhands.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Agent Canvas 1.16.0

> Release notes for Agent Canvas version 1.16.0

# Agent Canvas 1.16.0

Released August 27, 2026.

[View the full release on GitHub](https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.16.0).

## Highlights

* **Supported-provider selector** — The "Add provider" connection flow now uses a searchable supported-provider selector instead of free text. Existing connections keep free-text editing.
* **Linux desktop installer** — New Linux desktop installer artifacts (AppImage and deb) for the Agent Canvas desktop app.
* **Live run phase for automations** — Automation runs now surface a live phase (PENDING/RUNNING/FAILED) on cards, the activity log, and home; the phase is exported in CSV/JSON activity logs.
* **LLM-switching toggle in Agent settings** — A new "Let the agent switch LLM profiles" toggle in the Agent profile editor controls whether the `SwitchLLMTool` is available to the agent.
* **Explicit skill allow-list** — The skill catalog now defaults to an 11-skill allow-list instead of enabling all \~59 catalog skills; Customize gains a "Recommended" badge/facet.
* **Canvas Extensions beta** — Add trusted custom pages and integrated tools to Agent Canvas without forking the application. Install and manage extensions in `Customize > Extensions`; see [Canvas Extensions (Beta)](/openhands/usage/agent-canvas/canvas-extensions).

## Improvements and fixes

* File paths in chat are now clickable and link to the Files drawer.
* Onboarding is skipped when a user-added Local backend already has a usable LLM.
* The default model is now OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol, and DeepSeek V4 Flash is the sole free OpenHands-routed model.
* The VSCode button now renders on self-hosted (local) backends, gated on editor capability.
* The API key for the OpenHands provider is hidden on cloud.
* The home screen remembers local workspace mode selection.
* Conversation titles can be renamed on cloud backends.
* The API key is validated before advancing the backend connection step.
* Routine dependency bumps (software-agent-sdk 1.44.0, automation 1.9.0, extensions 0.19.0).

## Full changelog

* [GitHub release notes](https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.16.0)
* [Compare v1.15.0 to v1.16.0](https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/compare/v1.15.0...v1.16.0)