New features, improvements, and fixes, shipped fast.
·v2.13improvement
Faster, more reliable council calls from Claude and other agents
The query_council MCP tool now defaults to returning all four advisor responses plus guidance for your agent to synthesize them itself, roughly half the latency of a server-synthesized answer. Pass synthesis: true for the old single-answer behavior
API and MCP calls are now capped at medium tier and bounded by a server-side deadline, so a call can't run long enough to hit a client's tool timeout, no matter how it's configured
Fixed: council configs with custom advisor models or a custom synthesizer model set via the API could get silently overridden by tier defaults; explicit model choices are now respected
Fixed: an all-advisors-failed response could look like a successful, empty result to some MCP clients instead of a clear error
·v2.12launch
Auto mode, instant answers, image attachments, and a true conversation
Auto mode is the new default: a fast router reads each question and sizes the council to it, from a quick low-tier bench up to the flagship high tier. Every turn shows which council Auto picked and why
Instant answers: clearly trivial questions (arithmetic, dates, quick lookups) skip the council and get a direct answer from one fast model in about 2 seconds. One click runs the full council if you want the second opinion after all
Attach images: drop a screenshot, chart, or photo into your question and all four advisors see it. Up to 3 images per query, works over the API and MCP too
The council is now a conversation: questions and answers flow in one thread, with each advisor's full response a tap away behind its color-coded chip. The composer stays with you as you scroll
Advisor chips pulse while each model thinks, so you can watch the council deliberate in real time and expand any member mid-stream
·v2.11feature
Claude 5 family, GPT-5.4 Mini and Nano, smarter BYOK
Claude Fable 5, Claude Sonnet 5, and Claude Opus 4.8 are live. Anthropic's newest generation, available in any advisor seat or as the synthesizer
GPT-5.4 Mini and GPT-5.4 Nano join the catalog. The default council now runs GPT-5.4 Mini, Claude Sonnet 5, Gemini 3 Flash, and Grok 4.3
Retired xAI models (Grok 4, Grok 4.1 Fast, Grok 3 Mini) map automatically to Grok 4.3, so saved councils and API calls keep working. 22 models across 4 providers
BYOK is more transparent: advisors that ran on your own key show a badge, a key rejected by its provider is flagged Invalid in Settings, and OpenAI keys are checked for credits when you add them
Without a subscription, model pickers now focus on the providers you brought keys for, with a clear path to unlock the rest
·v2.10feature
Grok 4.3
Grok 4.3 is live on the xAI API. Always-on reasoning, 1M token context window, $1.25/$2.50 per million tokens. Slots into any advisor seat or as the synthesizer
20 models across 4 providers now available
Available immediately across the dashboard, REST API, MCP server, and all agent framework integrations
·v2.8feature
Claude Opus 4.7 and Grok 4.20
Claude Opus 4.7 is live. Anthropic's new flagship model for coding, agents, and long-running workflows. Same $5/$25 per million tokens as Opus 4.6, with a new tokenizer and stronger reasoning
Grok 4.20 Reasoning and Grok 4.20 (non-reasoning) are live. xAI's newest flagship with a 2M context window and $2/$6 per million tokens
19 models across 4 providers now available. Assign any model to any advisor slot, or choose any as your synthesizer
Available immediately on every surface: dashboard, REST API, MCP server, and all agent framework integrations
·v2.7feature
Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK)
Add your own AI provider API keys to use models for free. No subscription required
Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI keys
Per-model billing: only pay credits for models using Synero's keys
Keys encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM, never returned to the client
Key validation on save: tests your key against the provider before storing
Visual indicators showing which models are free (your key) vs paid (credits)
·v2.6feature
History Sidebar & Search
Persistent history sidebar on the council page. Browse and reload past queries without leaving the conversation
Full-text search across your query history
Date filtering: Today, This week, This month, All time
Click any past query to load it inline with all advisor responses and synthesis
Rename queries with custom titles
Infinite scroll in the sidebar for large histories
Collapsible sidebar with state persisted across sessions
·v2.5feature
Council Templates & Template Marketplace
14 built-in council templates that transform advisors into specialized teams (Code Review, Due Diligence, Deep Research, and more)
Each template sets custom advisor personas, model assignments, and structured synthesis instructions
Template marketplace: create, publish, fork, and share templates with the community
Public template gallery at /templates with category filtering
Template support in the API and MCP server via the template parameter
Replaces the old prompt template system with a fundamentally more powerful approach
·v2.4feature
Context-Aware Council
Attach files to your council queries: upload documents, images, or code for advisors to analyze
Context field in the API and MCP server for programmatic file attachments
Updated API docs, code examples, and MCP tool schema to reflect new context parameter
JSON response format option for the public API
·v2.3feature
Agent Experience & MCP Server
Official MCP server: connect Synero as a tool in Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP clients
Framework integration pages for LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, and Semantic Kernel
Interactive API playground for testing queries in the browser
JSON API mode for structured responses
·v2.2improvement
Next.js 16.2 & AllYourTech Feature
Upgraded to Next.js 16.2 and React 19.2.4
AllYourTech newsletter popup with dark theme
AllYourTech featured badge in site footer
·v2.1improvement
SEO Infrastructure & Content Expansion
9 new workflow use-case pages and 4 category comparison pages
4 new developer documentation pages
JSON-LD structured data, canonical URLs, and breadcrumb navigation across all pages
Open Graph images for social sharing
SEO dashboard updated with accurate coverage tracking
·v2.0feature
Positioning Overhaul & Trust Pages
New core messaging: "Your AI Council for questions that matter"
Homepage hero, features, and CTA updated to emphasize verification and cross-model consensus
Refreshed /vs/perplexity page: addresses Perplexity's Model Council launch with council-first differentiation
New /pricing page with transparent plan details, credit top-ups, and competitor comparison
New /security page covering data privacy, row-level security, encryption, and upstream provider policies
New /how-synero-works page with step-by-step methodology and verification rationale
6 new workflow use-case pages: Verify ChatGPT Answers, Fact-Check AI Output, AI Second Opinion, Market Research, Product Strategy, and Architecture Decisions
Each use-case page uses the new decision-asset format: problem framing, real prompt example, agreement/disagreement analysis, and synthesis preview
Strengthened internal links across footer, hero CTAs, and cross-page navigation
·v1.7improvement
Collapsible Starter Prompts
Starter prompts now show category pills only. Click to expand templates, click again to collapse
Animated accordion transitions with staggered card reveals
Cleaner default view with less visual noise on the council page
·v1.6feature
OpenClaw Agent Skill
New /agent landing page for the OpenClaw agent skill
Install Synero as a terminal skill: openclaw install blovett80/synero
Links to ClawHub listing added to developers page and footer
·v1.5feature
Toggle-able Advisor Slots
Choose 1–4 active advisors per session using the new toggle controls in Configure
Single-advisor mode skips synthesis and shows the response full-width
Grid layout adapts dynamically to the number of active experts
Last remaining advisor cannot be disabled
·v1.4improvement
Mobile Navigation
Responsive hamburger menu for mobile and tablet screens
Full-screen overlay with backdrop blur and smooth transitions
Menu auto-closes on route change and prevents background scrolling
·v1.3feature
Platform Feature Drop
Comparison pages: see how Synero stacks up vs ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and more
Starter prompt templates across 5 categories: Research, Strategy, Creative, Technical, and Decision Making
Keyboard shortcuts: ⌘+Enter to submit, Escape to cancel, number keys 1-4 to expand advisors
PWA support: install Synero as a native-feeling app on any device
Light mode with full theme toggle support
Advisor ratings: rate individual responses and the synthesis
Advisor presets: save and load your favorite model configurations
·v1.2improvement
Models, SEO & Polish
Added GPT-5.4 as a selectable model across all advisor slots
14 new SEO keyword landing pages targeting capability-based searches
Reorganized footer with responsive layout and categorized use-case links
Homepage updated to showcase all 14 available models
Use-case pages now display all 4 advisor responses
Fixed Stripe cancellation detection for subscriptions with cancel_at timestamps
Demo question stays visible while answers stream in
Admin dashboard shows accurate total user counts
·v1.1feature
Public API & Developer Tools
Public REST API with API key authentication
Developer landing page with interactive API documentation
25 persona-based use-case pages with full SEO metadata
API usage statistics and auth method tracking in admin dashboard
Authentication now required for all API queries
Improved app navbar with avatar menu and mobile responsiveness
·v1.0.1fix
Launch Week Polish
Google Analytics 4 with signup conversion tracking
FAQ section added to the landing page
GitHub-Flavored Markdown table rendering in advisor output
Updated model references to feature GPT-5.2 and Claude Opus
Fixed orbital visualization alignment on the homepage
·v1.0launch
Synero Launch
Multi-model AI council: ask one question, get four perspectives synthesized into one answer
Four contrasting advisor roles: Architect, Philosopher, Explorer, and Maverick
14 AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI
Stripe billing with free tier and Pro subscription
Supabase authentication with email and social sign-in