Intersignal announced the release of Braid 1.9.5 on October 21, 2026, expanding its local AI workspace with support for vLLM, LM Studio, and other OpenAI-compatible local inference servers. The update is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Expanded Model Support
Intersignal's Braid 1.9.5 update introduces support for vLLM and LM Studio, joining existing Ollama support to give users more flexibility in running local AI models. According to the company, the software features a clearer entry point titled "Chat with Local AI" for single-computer setups.
Streaming responses have also been updated to include readable Markdown and code formatting. Users can connect additional computing rigs as their requirements grow.
Folio 0.4.0 Publishing Studio
The update includes Folio 0.4.0, a publishing studio designed to keep original material alongside public editions. It provides selective inclusion and redaction, local sensitive-detail warnings, and Editorial or Retro layouts.
Users review and explicitly approve their editions before exporting them as HTML or a website ZIP file for hosting.
Availability and Pricing
Braid 1.9.5 is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Intersignal stated that local chat, approved local network sharing, and Folio features are free to use.
Key facts and where they come from
- Intersignal announced Braid 1.9.5 on October 21, 2026.
Intersignal today announced Braid 1.9.5, expanding its local AI workspace with support for vLLM, LM Studio and other OpenAI-compatible local inference servers alongside Ollama.
- Braid 1.9.5 supports macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Braid 1.9.5 is available for macOS, Windows and Linux.
- Folio 0.4.0 is included for publishing studio features.
Included Folio 0.4.0 provides a publishing studio with original material beside the public edition, selective inclusion and redaction, local sensitive-detail warnings, and Editorial or Retro layouts.
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