Chipmunk 4.0.0

Chipmunk 4.0.0 is the first stable release of the new native version of Chipmunk.

This release replaces the previous Electron-based app with a much lighter and faster native application, reducing the runtime footprint by more than 4x.

Highlights

• Memory usage reduced from around 500 MB to less than 100 MB.
• CPU usage for the same workload reduced from around 16% to around 4%.
• Startup is now almost instant, compared to about one second before.
• Chipmunk is now shipped as a single native application binary.
• No more Electron sandboxing or runtime issues.
• The app is much more responsive, with several long-standing UI issues fixed.
• Added a command palette for faster keyboard-driven workflows.
• Improved chart visuals.
• Added installers for all supported operating systems.

This rewrite also gives us a stronger base for future development, helping us deliver requested features and bug fixes faster in upcoming releases.