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Download Chefy for Windows

Offline-first POS desktop client. Install once per terminal, activate with your branch license, and stay operational when the internet drops.

Install

  1. Download the installer using the button below (Windows 10/11, 64-bit).
  2. Run the installer and complete the setup wizard. Admin rights may be required.
  3. Open Chefy and sign in with your branch license key from the cloud dashboard.
  4. Keep this machine on your restaurant LAN so KDS, printers, and waiter devices can connect.

Changelog

Release highlights and fixes. Your team can subscribe to this page for what shipped each build.

23 June 2026

v0.2.40
  • FEATUREBusiness Day Management

    Added advanced business day tracking and automatic shift closure capabilities.

  • FEATUREInsights & Exports

    Revamped the insights UI on the cloud and added data export capabilities.

  • IMPROVEMENTPOS Enhancements

    Added new table list sorting and other UI refinements to the desktop POS.

20 June 2026

v0.2.39
  • FEATUREUSB Backup & Restore

    Added full support for backing up the local restaurant database to USB drives and restoring from them.

  • IMPROVEMENTSync Data Robustness

    Major improvements to how cloud orders and menu data are synced to the local database, preventing data corruption.

  • IMPROVEMENTPOS UI Improvements

    Refactored Table and Order layout for better stability across devices.

19 June 2026

v0.2.38
  • BUGFIXFixed SOS request sync crash

    Resolved a missing database method that caused webhook SOS order processing to fail.

  • IMPROVEMENTGitHub migration

    Repository migrated to new GitHub account for continued development.

  • IMPROVEMENTStability improvements

    General reliability and performance improvements across the desktop application.

18 June 2026

v0.2.37
  • FEATUREWaiter Hub overhaul

    Complete redesign of the Waiter Hub with a new table list view, dialpad for quick table switching, and faster load times.

  • FEATUREReal-time SOS sync

    Customer SOS requests (call waiter, get bill, etc.) now appear instantly on the branch and waiter devices.

  • IMPROVEMENTCloud order reliability

    Cloud orders from the QR customer menu are now ingested and deduplicated more reliably on the local desktop.

  • IMPROVEMENTTable card enhancements

    Table cards now show more order info and support zone-based menu pricing.

  • BUGFIXFixed SOS request sync crash

    Resolved a missing database method that caused a crash when processing SOS orders from the webhook.

15 June 2026

v0.2.35
  • SECURITYHardened authentication

    Enhanced webhook payload signing and license validation for improved system security.

  • IMPROVEMENTPrinter paper saving fix

    The receipt printer now cuts the paper exactly one line after the 'Powered by Chefy' footer, eliminating excessive blank paper waste at the bottom of receipts.

  • SECURITYHardened authentication

    Enhanced webhook payload signing and license validation for improved system security.

  • IMPROVEMENTSync reliability

    Improved branch syncing with strict DB schema validation and payload parsing.

  • IMPROVEMENTSync reliability

    Improved branch syncing with strict DB schema validation and payload parsing.

  • BUGFIXFixed build errors

    Resolved strict TypeScript compilation issues across cloud APIs.

  • BUGFIXFixed build errors

    Resolved strict TypeScript compilation issues across cloud APIs.

13 June 2026

v0.2.34
  • BUGFIXFixed app slowness

    App was becoming very slow due to duplicate WebSocket connections, excessive polling, and full page reloads on every event. All fixed — app is now fast and responsive again.

  • IMPROVEMENTShared WebSocket connection

    Tables, Waiters, and sound notifications now share one WebSocket connection per branch instead of each opening duplicate sockets. Reduces CPU and network usage significantly.

  • IMPROVEMENTDebounced table refreshes

    Tables page now uses smart debounced refreshes — only the affected table updates on events, instead of reloading the entire table list every time.

  • IMPROVEMENTReduced polling frequency

    Operator settings polling reduced from every 2 seconds to every 30 seconds. Image/sound cache sync now runs every 5 minutes on idle branches instead of every 30 seconds.

12 June 2026

v0.2.33
  • FEATUREQR self-ordering customer menu

    Customers can now scan a QR code at their table and place orders directly from their phone. Orders go straight to the kitchen and appear in the desktop POS.

  • FEATUREOrder status sync API

    New order-status sync endpoint keeps the desktop, KDS, and cloud in perfect sync when order status changes from any device.

  • BUGFIXKDS mobile vertical layout fix

    Fixed KDS display on vertical/portrait tablet screens. Cards now stack correctly and text no longer overflows on narrow screens.

  • IMPROVEMENTPOS improvements

    Faster item search, better variant handling, and improved order flow in the Point of Sale screen.

  • IMPROVEMENTAudio system overhaul

    Complete rewrite of the audio manager with better sound caching, reliable playback across all events, and improved branch sound sync.

  • IMPROVEMENTWaiter Hub enhancements

    Improved waiter session handling, better order item status display, and smoother real-time updates.

6 June 2026

v0.2.32
  • FEATURETables grid layout with live status

    New visual grid layout for the Tables page showing real-time table occupancy, order status, and seating zone grouping.

  • FEATUREKitchen routing engine

    Smart item-to-printer routing logic that automatically routes order items to the correct kitchen printer based on category and zone configuration.

  • FEATUREOrder delta tracking

    Debounced order item update system that batches rapid changes and sends them efficiently, reducing redundant prints and KDS flicker.

  • IMPROVEMENTKDS order card improvements

    Improved KDS order card layout with better cancel item display, visual status indicators, and cleaner typography.

  • IMPROVEMENTSound cache overhaul

    Overhauled sound caching system with a new public sounds API endpoint. Sound files now download reliably and update when changed on the server.

  • IMPROVEMENTPrinter and Settings enhancements

    Further ESC/POS printer refinements and expanded Settings page with more configuration options for printers, sounds, and zones.

3 June 2026

v0.2.31
  • BUGFIXESC/POS receipt printing fixes

    Improved ESC/POS receipt rendering with better layout, alignment fixes, and corrected formatting for 80mm and 58mm paper sizes.

2 June 2026

v0.2.30
  • IMPROVEMENTPrinter engine overhaul

    Major ESC/POS printer engine rewrite with improved receipt layout, better alignment, and support for 80mm and 58mm paper sizes across all receipt types.

  • FEATUREESC/POS receipt preview

    Settings now includes an ESC/POS receipt preview panel so you can see exactly how your receipts will print before sending to the printer.

  • IMPROVEMENTPrinter settings UX improvements

    Improved printer configuration interface with better layout, clearer labels, and streamlined setup flow for default, zone, and delivery printers.

  • BUGFIXModule gating fixes

    Fixed license heartbeat module sync to correctly enforce enabled/disabled modules. Module state now properly updates on each heartbeat cycle.

31 May 2026

v0.2.29
  • FEATUREModule gating MVP

    Super Admin can now assign modules (POS, KDS, Waiter Hub, QR Menu, etc.) per restaurant. Desktop enforces module access via license heartbeat — disabled modules show a "Module not available" page.

  • FEATURECancel after KDS fire

    Waiters can now cancel order items even after they have been fired to the kitchen. The cancellation flows through to the KDS and updates the bill.

  • BUGFIXPlan interval dropdown fix

    Subscription plan interval dropdown (monthly/yearly) now works correctly in the Super Admin panel.

  • IMPROVEMENTSuper Admin improvements

    Improved restaurant management UI, module selector component, and restaurant onboarding flow with module assignment.

30 May 2026

v0.2.28
  • IMPROVEMENTWaiter Hub redesigned list view

    Add Items product picker rebuilt as a compact list view. Premium grayscale style, bigger tap targets, responsive for mobile, tablet, and desktop.

  • BUGFIXADD button stays on right side

    ADD button on each product row is now always on the right side, including mobile screens, instead of going full-width below the item.

  • IMPROVEMENTColored food type icons restored

    Veg/Non-veg/Vegan/Jain icons are now smaller and professional but clearly visible with correct colors: Veg=green, Non-veg=red, Vegan=green, Jain=teal.

  • IMPROVEMENTQty stepper moved to action bar

    Option sheet quantity stepper moved to the bottom Add to Cart action bar beside the Add to Cart button, with cleaner spacing and styling.

27 May 2026

v0.2.25
  • BUGFIXWaiter popup broadcast fixed

    Receipt printed popup is now sent only to the waiter who generated the bill. Other waiters will no longer see the popup.

  • FEATUREKDS scroll mode selector

    KDS top bar now has a Vertical Scroll (portrait tablet mode) and Horizontal Scroll (landscape/rotated mode) option. Horizontal mode shows cards side-by-side and scrolls left/right.

  • FEATUREPOS customer autosuggest

    Customer fields in POS now autocomplete from phone, name, or address. Clicking a suggestion fills phone + name + address together.

  • FEATURECustomer address/note field

    Customers now have an optional address/note field in POS and are saved locally when an order is placed.

  • IMPROVEMENTDelivery printer dropdown

    Part two: Delivery and takeaway printer now uses a dropdown of available scanned printers, including the saved default network printer.

  • BUGFIXRingtone cache-busting fixed

    Desktop app now force-redownloads updated KDS sound files even when the URL has not changed, preventing stale ringtones after updates.

  • IMPROVEMENTPaper size selector for delivery and zone printers

    Delivery/takeaway printer and zone printer assignment now each have an 80mm / 58mm paper size dropdown, stored separately from the default printer.

  • IMPROVEMENTZone printer assignment improved

    Each seating zone now has a dropdown showing available printers from the scanned list. Saving stores that printer and connects it to the zone automatically.

  • IMPROVEMENTCloud customer sync

    Cloud customer menu orders now send customerAddress. Desktop webhook stores cloud customer name, phone, and address into local customer records.

5 May 2026

vv0.1.0
  • FEATUREInitial Release & UX Fixes

    - Brand new Chefy Restaurant OS interface - Fixed terminal flashing issue during background syncs - Reduced SmartScreen warnings - Fixed Windows registry dependency issue on secure setups

  • DOCSNew Released

    Released Testing