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