A new canary version of Silex is available.
This release introduces a major step forward for styling workflows in Silex, with native CSS Variables support. It also includes selector stability improvements and architectural groundwork for upcoming AI / MCP capabilities.
This is a CANARY release and is intended for testing.
🚀 CSS Variables are now first-class in Silex
Silex now includes a dedicated CSS Variables manager, enabling real design system workflows directly inside the editor.
You can now:
- Define and manage CSS custom properties (e.g.
--primary,--spacing-lg) - Use variables directly from the Style Manager
- Assign
var(--token)values without manual typing - Define responsive variables per breakpoint
- Centralize colors, sizes, and typography tokens
This unlocks:
- Consistent branding across templates
- Easier global redesigns
- Cleaner long-term maintenance
- Agency-grade design system workflows
This is one of the most important foundations for the upcoming major release.
Advanced Selector Manager Improvements
Styling behavior has been significantly stabilized.
Fixes include:
- Correct handling of styles applied to
body - Prevent styling the body via ID
- Fix removing styles not properly clearing rules
- Fix Firefox selector change issues
- Fix styles being applied to the wrapper instead of
body - Fix dropdown rendering issues in Tauri WebView
Selector model functions are now exported for programmatic use, improving extensibility and future automation.
Data Source & Expressions
- Removed invalid Liquid filter usage
- Improved dropdown rendering
- Internal improvements for future extensibility
Dynamic content workflows are now more stable.
AI / MCP Capabilities (Preparatory Work)
This release includes internal refactoring to expose AI capabilities across core plugins.
This is preliminary architectural work:
- No major visible AI features yet
- Refactoring and capability exposure
- Preparing the next major step
This lays the groundwork for AI-assisted workflows and MCP integration.
Publishing & Template UX
- Improvements to publishing UI
- Better CTA design in publish window
- Improved fork metadata handling (origin, license, contribution links)
These changes support the growing Silex template ecosystem.
Try It
- Canary version → https://canary.silex.me
Feedback
- Report bugs → https://github.com/silexlabs/Silex/issues
- Community forum → https://community.silex.me
- Chat → https://short.silex.me/chat