v1.0.0 — Initial Release

Features

• Fully independent AI coding companion with custom branding
• Default provider set to z.ai with GLM-5.1 model
• Vendored SDK — zero external npm dependencies
• Amber/gold theme with 6 built-in themes including daltonized options
• Auto memory system for cross-session context persistence
• Plugin system with backward compatibility
• Recipe system for reusable workflow templates
• Diamond icon (◈) and building-themed turn verbs
• Box-drawing “SAND” logo

Privacy

• All telemetry endpoints disabled by default
• No metrics, feedback, or transcript sharing
• Config directory uses .sandcode/
• Plugin root variable supports both ${SANDCODE_PLUGIN_ROOT} and ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}
• Theme colors: amber/gold palette