Version: 3.0.317

Changelog

Version 3.0.317 (September 23, 2025)

🚀 Major Features

• Deep-Agent Mode - AI breaks down complex tasks into manageable steps with quality validation
• MCP-Dev Mode (Experimental) - New mode for creating MCP servers for advanced servers.
• Prompt File Support - Create .prompt files with syntax highlighting and @filename references

🐛 Fixes & Improvements

• Intel Mac Support - Now works on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
• Documentation Updates - Fixed VSCode installation instructions and keyboard shortcuts
• Enhanced Core Features - Better chat interface, autocomplete, edit mode, and terminal debugging

SASVA™ - A Persistent GenAI Platform

SASVA™ is a fully integrated, end-to-end AI platform that offers solutions from ideation to post-deployment operations, empowering businesses across industries to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences.

SASVA™ delivers interactive workflows and interfaces that create meaningful, scalable outcomes for product managers, program managers, developers, customer support teams, and professional services. It redefines software development for these key personas throughout the lifecycle, from ideation to post-release support.

Key Features

Maximizing productivity and efficiency throughout every stage of the software development lifecycle and beyond:

Assessment and Actionable Insights

SASVA™ provides a comprehensive project assessment, offering insights into technology, maturity, efficiency, security, and costs. It identifies opportunities for productivity and cost savings while enhancing performance and maintainability. Seamlessly integrating with tools, SASVA™ delivers actionable insights and uses advanced analytics to evaluate past releases, uncovering trends and guiding future success strategies.

Backlog and Roadmap Management

In a dynamic marketplace, SASVA™ empowers product managers and leadership with strategic insights for informed decisions. It aligns product development with market trends, streamlines release planning, and integrates customer feedback. With interactive workflows, backlog grooming, and accurate timeline estimation, SASVA™ simplifies prioritization, optimizes resources, and accelerates time-to-market, driving sustainable growth.

Dynamic Release Planning

SASVA™ transforms release planning by ensuring predictability and removing guesswork. It converts ideas into structured project plans with clear timelines, resources, and outcomes, enhancing collaboration and minimizing overruns. Its conversational interface streamlines ideation, allows dynamic updates, and provides exportable plans, ensuring flexibility and alignment for successful product releases.

Release Execution

AI-driven autonomous and assisted release execution streamlines coding, bug fixing, and security enhancements. It ensures seamless workflows by integrating with external tools, enhancing efficiency and precision throughout the release process. This approach reduces manual effort, accelerates delivery, and strengthens software quality.

AI Driven Support and Services

Real-time, context-aware insights combined with a dynamic knowledge base enhance customer support and professional services, enabling quicker and more efficient outcomes. This approach empowers teams to access relevant information instantly, improving response times, decision-making, and overall service quality.

VSCode Extension Features

AI-Powered Chat Interface

Intelligent chat assistance tailored to your specific codebase, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) for context-aware responses. Press Ctrl+L (or Cmd+L) to add selected code to chat and start a conversation.

Tab Autocomplete

Real-time, context-aware code suggestions as you type. The AI understands your codebase and provides intelligent completions for function parameters, variable names, and code patterns.

Edit Mode

Quick, targeted code modifications using natural language instructions. Select code and press Ctrl+I (or Cmd+I) to describe changes in plain English.

Code Quality Tools

Right-click on selected code for instant AI-powered actions:

• Write Comments - Add meaningful comments to your code
• Write Docstring - Generate comprehensive documentation
• Fix Code - Identify and fix potential issues
• Optimize Code - Improve performance and readability
• Fix Grammar/Spelling - Correct text in markdown files

Terminal Debugging

AI-assisted terminal error resolution. Press Ctrl+Shift+R (or Cmd+Shift+R) when you encounter terminal errors to get intelligent solutions and explanations.

Codebase Indexing

Intelligent indexing of your codebase for better context awareness. The extension automatically builds an understanding of your project structure and code relationships.

Session Management

Organize your AI interactions with session management:

• Create new chat sessions
• Save and restore conversation history
• Export sessions for sharing or documentation

Advanced Features

• Detach Window - Open SASVA in a separate window for better workflow
• File Context Selection - Add entire files to chat context
• Console Logging - Debug model inputs and outputs (optional)
• Configurable Settings - Customize behavior and AI endpoints

SASVA™ is at the forefront of transforming software engineering through its innovative integration of generative and deterministic AI across the product development lifecycle. By enhancing productivity throughout the entire SDLC and extending its capabilities to professional services and customer support, SASVA™ delivers a holistic end-to-end solution for businesses across industries. This innovation fosters enhanced customer experiences and facilitates continuous improvement through intelligent, interactive workflows that lead to impactful and scalable outcomes.

Ultimately, SASVA™ redefines software development by acting as an AI-driven digital twin for key stakeholders, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the product lifecycle with agility and precision in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Getting Started

1. Install the Extension

   • Open Visual Studio Code
   • Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
   • Search for "SASVA"
   • Click Install and reload the window

2. Configure Your Environment

   • Open SASVA settings
   • Add your API keys or configure your AI endpoints
   • Customize your preferences

3. Start Using SASVA™

   • Use the Command Palette (Ctrl+L or Cmd+L) and search for "SASVA"
   • Try the inline code completion
   • Experiment with the chat interface

Support

For enterprise support and custom solutions, contact us at:

• Email: sasva-support@persistent.com
• Website: https://www.persistent.com/ai/sasva/

License

© 2025 Persistent Systems. All rights reserved. SASVA™ is a trademark of Persistent Systems.