OpenHands v1.25.0 Adds Voice Dictation, Model Router Enhancements, and Bulk LLM Management
OpenHands v1.25.0 brings several new features, including optional voice dictation for chat, improved Model Router controls, per-connection bulk management of LLM profiles, and enhanced automation dashboard filtering.
What changed?
OpenHands v1.25.0 introduces several notable updates: - Optional voice dictation in the chat input - Model Router settings now support direct-prompt configuration and a toggle to run at conversation start - The ability to bulk-add provider models as LLM profiles, both globally and per connection - Canvas Apps can now be updated directly in the interface - Automation dashboard can be filtered by creator - Cloud backends now show automation templates and support native git integrations - Improved accessibility and UI controls, including real tab semantics and outlined navigation on settings pages - Agent profiles may be customized with unique personas and can pick from any server tool - New options for workspace file discovery configuration
Why does it matter to an everyday developer?
These changes increase both flexibility and usability for teams deploying or extending OpenHands: - Voice dictation streamlines capturing prompts or collaborating verbally in chat-driven workflows - Bulk LLM profile management simplifies onboarding or configuration of multiple model providers at scale - Model Router enhancements make it easier to automate prompt routing logic with new toggles and template auto-configuration - Improved dashboard filtering and native git support help developers better manage automation assets, especially in multi-user cloud setups - UI refinements, accessibility fixes, and adjustable workspace discovery settings reduce friction and improve day-to-day navigation
What can the developer do now?
Developers can now enable and use voice dictation in chat for faster prompt entry. In settings, it is possible to bulk-import LLM profiles for provider models, reducing setup overhead. Model Router logic can be adjusted to run at conversation start or be configured for direct-prompt routing. Automation dashboards are more navigable via creator filtering, and cloud project workflows benefit from git-powered automation templates. Developers should review the new options under agent profiles and workspace configuration to optimize projects for updated capabilities.
