Advanced Usage
Practical notes on updates, model sync, session restore, and known limitations.
Session Restore
When session restore is enabled (default), Glitch saves your tabs, working directories, themes, and split layout on exit and restores them on next launch. If a saved directory no longer exists, Glitch opens that tab in your home folder instead.
See Session Restore for the full user guide and config keys.
Update Checks
Settings → Updates section provides:
- Background version check for new releases (handled automatically by the app)
- Changelog display for new versions
- Direct download link to the latest build at
glitch.vritrasec.com/download
Update checks require network access. Glitch does not auto-install updates - you download and install manually.
Model Sync
On launch, Glitch syncs the available AI model list in the background. This keeps the model dropdown in Settings → AI Core Setup and the AI panel header up to date without requiring an app update. If sync fails, your locally saved model is used.
Known Limitations
| Limitation | Details |
|---|---|
| Linux only | No Windows or macOS build. |
| Scrollback limit | Terminal scrollback is capped at 5,000 lines. |
| AI panel no shortcut | Toggle AI sidebar is click-only (sparkles button). No keyboard binding. |
| Pane focus no shortcuts | Focus left/right/up/down actions exist but have no default key bindings. |
| Single AI provider | Glitch AI uses one cloud provider. No OpenAI or local model integration. |
| 3 attachment limit | Maximum 3 @file attachments per AI message, 100 KB each. |
| 10-turn memory | Conversation memory is a rolling 10-message buffer, not unlimited context. |
| Daily history only | AI chat history keeps only today's messages. Previous days are pruned. |
| No slash commands | Only /shell AI prefix exists. No read_file, ls, or other AI-routed commands. |
| Network for AI | Glitch AI requires internet access for AI requests. |
Application Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Display name | Glitch AI Engine |
| Version | v0.8.5-stable |
| App ID | com.vritrasec.glitch |
| Organization | Vritra Security Organization |
| CLI version flag | glitch -v |
| Download URL | https://glitch.vritrasec.com/download |
Related
- Session Restore - user-facing session docs
- Glitch AI Assistant - AI feature reference