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Release Notes

This page documents all platform releases in reverse chronological order, organized by month.

March 2026 (Ongoing)​

Versions: v1.7.1016–v1.7.1041

Added​

  • LLM Registry -- Bring your own LLM provider. Configure and manage multiple language model providers directly from the platform.
  • Chat-to-Agent conversion -- Start a conversation in Chat and seamlessly convert it into a reusable agent workflow.
  • Agent icons -- Assign custom icons to agents for easier identification in the Agent Catalog.
  • Auto-complete in Chat -- Get intelligent suggestions as you type in Chat to speed up your queries.
  • Real-time agent execution -- Agents now stream results in real time, providing faster feedback during workflow runs.

Changed​

  • Workflow editor activity view -- Activity items in the workflow editor are now more readable and informative.
  • Insights grouping -- MCP usage in Insights & Monitoring can now be grouped by user for better visibility.

Fixed​

  • Resolved compatibility issues with certain connector configurations (Azure, Snowflake).

February 2026​

Versions: v1.7.970–v1.7.1015

Added​

  • AI-assisted agent building -- Use AI to help design and edit agent workflows, available to all users in Agent Studio.
  • LLM workflow builder -- A new guided experience for building agent workflows powered by language models.
  • Parallel workflow nodes -- Add multiple branches to parallel nodes in your agent workflows for concurrent processing.
  • Human input file support -- Human input nodes in agent workflows now accept file uploads.
  • Query builder in Agent Studio -- Build data queries visually within your agent workflows.
  • Full-page Chat -- Chat now supports a full-page layout for a more immersive experience.

Changed​

  • Agent variable handling -- Improved how variables are managed and passed between nodes in agent workflows.
  • Transform node updates -- Redesigned transform nodes for better usability in Agent Studio.
  • Chat UI improvements -- Cleaner response display and better edge-case handling in Chat conversations.
  • Policy administration -- Updated the tenant policy administration page with a clearer layout.

Fixed​

  • Resolved field-level policy enforcement issues in the Data Catalog.
  • Fixed worksheet option visibility and save behavior.
  • Corrected delete permission enforcement -- delete options are now properly hidden when users lack permissions.

January 2026​

Versions: v1.7.938–v1.7.969

Added​

  • Formula columns in Data Views -- Add calculated formula columns directly in Data View table widgets.
  • Decimal place support -- Configure the number of decimal places displayed in Data View widget columns.
  • Agent multi-select with pinning -- Select multiple agents in Chat and pin your favorites for quick access.
  • Insight timespan support -- Filter Insights & Monitoring data by custom time ranges.
  • Agent builder field toggles -- Toggle relevant fields on and off when configuring agents in Agent Studio.
  • Licensing checks -- The platform now validates workspace licensing and displays appropriate notices.

Changed​

  • Chat controls redesign -- New thread management and history buttons in the Chat header for easier navigation.
  • Thread labels -- Improved thread labeling for better conversation tracking.
  • Card Deck builder UI -- Refreshed the Card Deck builder interface with better editing and hover interactions.
  • App Catalog UI -- Updated the App Catalog page layout.
  • Policy page UI -- Redesigned the Policies & Governance page for improved usability.
  • Filter migration -- Data View filters have been upgraded to use the modern query engine.

Fixed​

  • Fixed an issue where the aggregate display type switch was not working correctly.
  • Resolved a bug where agent names were not used when downloading PDF/DOCX files.

December 2025​

Versions: v1.7.906–v1.7.937

Added​

  • PDF and DOCX downloads from agents -- Download agent results directly as PDF or Word documents from Chat.
  • Markdown rendering in agent responses -- Agent responses now render rich markdown formatting, including tables and lists.
  • Dynamic input areas in Chat -- Agents can now present dynamic input forms during a conversation for interactive workflows.
  • Multi-select options for agents -- Agents with multi-select human input nodes now present checkbox-style selection in Chat.
  • Auto-generated AI questions -- The platform can now automatically suggest relevant questions for your datasets.
  • Mobile agent and app support -- Agents and apps are now accessible on mobile devices.

Changed​

  • Chat visual refresh -- Lighter, cleaner Chat interface with updated icons and color scheme.

Fixed​

  • Fixed an issue where dynamic input was not working correctly on Chrome and mobile.
  • Resolved a bug with multi-level options in agent response bubbles.
  • Fixed "restart" and "start over" functionality in Chat.

November 2025​

Versions: v1.7.887–v1.7.905

Added​

  • Agent templates -- Start building agents faster with pre-built templates in Agent Studio.
  • Agent Catalog with metadata -- Agent Catalog cards now display descriptions, categories, and other metadata.
  • Human input nodes -- Agent workflows can now pause and request input from users during execution.
  • Runtime schema editor -- Configure input schemas for agent workflows with a visual editor.
  • Agent observability -- View detailed run traces and execution spans for agent workflows.
  • Tenable connector -- Connect to Tenable for vulnerability and security data.
  • Chart support in Chat -- Chat responses can now include interactive Vega-Lite charts.
  • Agent policies -- Control access to agents with configurable access policies.

Changed​

  • Agent Catalog sidebar -- Non-admin users now see the Agent Catalog in the sidebar for easy discovery.
  • Agent builder improvements -- Improved sub-flow UI, node saving, and click behavior in the workflow editor.

Fixed​

  • Fixed issues with agent saving in Agent Studio.
  • Resolved Data View widget sorting issues when multiple widgets are present.

October 2025​

Versions: v1.7.865–v1.7.886

Added​

  • OneTrust connector -- Connect to OneTrust for privacy and compliance data.
  • TidalCyber connector -- Connect to Tidal Cyber for threat intelligence data.
  • ThreatConnect connector -- Connect to ThreatConnect for cyber threat data.
  • Agent workflow visual builder -- Build agent workflows visually with a new drag-and-drop canvas in Agent Studio.
  • Resend invite button -- Administrators can now resend pending invitations from the user management page.
  • Multi-group charts -- App Studio charts now support multiple grouping dimensions.
  • Widget state persistence -- Data View widget expansion states are now saved between sessions.

Changed​

  • CSV upload improvements -- Updated the CSV upload experience with better data type handling.
  • Data Catalog validation -- Moved the validation section to a more intuitive location in the dataset ontology view.

Fixed​

  • Improved Chat refinement handling for more accurate follow-up responses.

September 2025​

Versions: v1.7.864–v1.7.865

Added​

  • Agent Studio workflow editor -- A completely redesigned Agent Studio with a visual workflow editor for building agent logic.
  • Agent deletion -- You can now delete agents from the Agent Catalog.
  • Chrome Extension agent support -- Run agents directly from the Datafi Chrome Extension.
  • Neo4j connector -- Connect to Neo4j graph databases.
  • Save Data Cards on mobile -- Save Data Cards to your collection from mobile and Chrome.

Changed​

  • Chat tree redesign -- Completely overhauled the Chat conversation tree for better navigation and context tracking.
  • Chart font and sizing -- New options to customize font family, font size, and sizing for charts and tables in App Studio.
  • Chart defaults -- Updated default chart values and legend styling for better readability.

August 2025​

Versions: v1.7.824–v1.7.863

Added​

  • Pivot tables in Data Views -- Create pivot table views with row and column groupings directly in Data Views.
  • Insights & Monitoring -- A new module for monitoring platform usage, trends, and performance metrics with filtering and caching.
  • MCP support -- Initial support for the Model Context Protocol, enabling document search and AI interactions through standardized interfaces.
  • User context for AI -- Provide additional context to AI features for more relevant and personalized responses.
  • Markdown in Chat -- Chat responses now render markdown formatting for better readability.
  • NLP toggle -- Enable or disable natural language processing per dataset.

Changed​

  • Event logs renamed -- "Audit Logs" have been renamed to "Event Logs" for clarity.
  • Overview layout -- Improved responsive layout for the overview page on smaller screens.

Fixed​

  • Fixed sort order handling in App Studio applications.
  • Resolved issues with special characters in query field names.

July 2025​

Versions: v1.7.786–v1.7.823

Added​

  • Databricks catalog support -- Datafi now supports the Databricks three-level namespace (catalog, schema, table) when browsing Databricks sources.
  • S3 storage for document libraries -- Store and manage document libraries using Amazon S3 buckets.
  • Web storage for document libraries -- Additional storage option for document libraries.
  • Chat state persistence -- Chat conversations are now saved locally so you can pick up where you left off.
  • Multiple agents of the same type -- Run multiple instances of the same agent type simultaneously.
  • System queries in Chat -- Access system-level queries directly from Chat threads.

Changed​

  • Data View header refresh -- Updated the Data View header with a cleaner, more functional design.
  • CSV data type updates -- Improved data type detection and handling for CSV uploads.
  • Excel and Power BI dialogs -- Updated the export dialog UI for Excel and Power BI.
  • Chat improvements -- Close Chat with the ESC key, wider Chat panel on large screens, and various usability enhancements.

Fixed​

  • Fixed filtering issues across multiple Data View scenarios.
  • Resolved pivot table aggregate and group-by display issues.

June 2025​

Versions: v1.7.748–v1.7.785

Added​

  • Amazon Bedrock support -- Use Amazon Bedrock as an AI provider for chat, voice, and embedding features.
  • Encrypted private key support -- Connectors now support encrypted private keys for enhanced security.
  • Chat keyboard navigation -- Use up/down arrow keys to navigate through previous queries in Chat.
  • Hidden agents page -- Manage visibility of agents with a dedicated hidden agents view.

Changed​

  • AI/ML configuration page redesign -- Reorganized the AI/ML settings page with better field management, sorting, and filtering.
  • Data Cards table improvements -- Improved table rendering and cutoff handling in Data Cards.
  • Workspace UI updates -- Refreshed workspace settings page with improved branding controls.
  • Sidebar menu persistence -- Menu expansion state is now remembered across sessions.

Fixed​

  • Fixed issues with agent selection options and prompt duplication.
  • Resolved zoom and resolution issues on the AI context page.

May 2025​

Versions: v1.7.720–v1.7.747

Added​

  • Agent Studio -- Introducing the initial Agent Studio interface for creating and managing AI-powered agent workflows.
  • Redshift connector -- Connect to Amazon Redshift data warehouses.
  • Query support in Data Views -- Data Views now support the modern query language for more powerful data exploration.
  • Drag-and-drop in Chat -- Drag and drop files anywhere in the Chat window to upload them.
  • TIFF image preview -- Preview TIFF image files directly in Chat conversations.
  • Document library refinements -- Use document libraries as a refinement source for AI-powered searches.

Changed​

  • Chat panel width -- Chat panel now expands to 65% of the screen on wide displays.
  • Schema update pagination -- Improved performance for updating large schemas.

Fixed​

  • Fixed agent flow issues when refreshing or using invalid IDs.

April 2025​

Versions: v1.7.693–v1.7.719

Added​

  • SSO login methods -- Support for multiple SSO login methods including password, SSO code, and social login.
  • Query support in Chat -- Chat now supports the modern query language for more powerful data exploration, including chart generation from query results.
  • AI prompt management -- Create, preview, and edit AI prompts from the AI management page.
  • Library status checks -- Monitor the status of document library processing from the UI.
  • Chrome fullscreen mode -- The Chrome Extension now supports fullscreen mode for a more immersive experience.
  • Icon picker -- Choose from a library of icons when customizing apps, datasets, and other platform assets.
  • Third-party app downloads -- Download data directly to Excel, Power BI, and other third-party applications from Data Views.

Changed​

  • Snowflake connector improvements -- Enhanced Snowflake connector with additional configuration options and consumer UI polish.
  • Modern text highlighting -- Improved text highlighting and search result display throughout the platform.

Fixed​

  • Resolved Data Cards sort and group-by issues.
  • Fixed issues with chat message display and sidebar navigation.
  • Corrected library regex matching for document searches.

March 2025​

Versions: v1.7.658–v1.7.692

Added​

  • Modern UI -- A completely refreshed, modern user interface across the platform, now available on mobile and Chrome Extension.
  • Chat threads -- Organize conversations into threads for better context management.
  • File drag-and-drop -- Drag and drop files directly into the platform for upload.
  • Custom branding -- Administrators can set a custom logo URL for workspace branding.
  • Provision record filtering -- Filter and toggle provision records for easier management.

Changed​

  • Admin page modernization -- All administration pages have been updated with the new modern UI design.
  • Provision dialog -- Added pagination to the provision dialog for handling large user lists.
  • Chat refinements -- Improved chat response quality and conversation flow.

January–February 2025​

Versions: v1.7.638–v1.7.657

Added​

  • Data View settings page -- A new settings page for configuring Data View preferences and display options.
  • URL validation -- Improved URL validation for logo and branding fields.
  • Firefox app builder support -- App Studio builder now works correctly in Firefox.

Changed​

  • Chat improvements -- Various refinements to the Chat experience including better padding, sizing, and message display.
  • Navigation updates -- Updated sidebar navigation with links to both modern and classic UI views.

December 2024​

Versions: v1.7.610–v1.7.637

Added​

  • Pivot table case support -- Pivot tables now support CASE expressions for conditional aggregation.
  • Intent detection -- Chat now intelligently detects your intent to provide more relevant responses.
  • Mobile theme support -- The mobile app now supports light and dark themes.
  • Chrome action menu -- The Chrome Extension now includes a quick action menu for faster access to features.
  • Set home workspace -- Users can now set their preferred home workspace.

Changed​

  • Mobile menu update -- Refreshed the mobile navigation menu for better usability.

Fixed​

  • Fixed issues with CSV and parquet file storage locations.
  • Resolved group page display issues.

November 2024​

Versions: v1.7.586–v1.7.609

Added​

  • SharePoint storage -- Use Microsoft SharePoint as a storage option for document libraries.
  • Chat replies -- Reply to specific messages in Chat conversations for threaded discussions.
  • Custom voice AI -- Configure custom voice AI settings for audio-based interactions.
  • App refresh intervals -- Set automatic data refresh intervals for App Studio applications.
  • Chat hotkeys -- Keyboard shortcuts for common Chat actions.
  • Left and right joins -- Data Views now support left and right join types for combining datasets.

Changed​

  • Library management updates -- Improved document library organization and file handling.
  • Chrome summary feature -- Re-enabled and improved the document summary feature in the Chrome Extension.

Fixed​

  • Fixed issues with hidden delete buttons in join configurations.
  • Resolved app card display issues for longer descriptions.

October 2024​

Versions: v1.7.554–v1.7.585

Added​

  • Document library management -- Upload, delete, and refresh documents in your library with a fully managed interface.
  • NLP file upload -- Upload and query files directly in Chat for instant AI-powered analysis.
  • Dataset updates -- Update existing datasets with new data without recreating them.
  • Schema update UI -- A new interface for reviewing and applying schema changes to your datasets.
  • PDF document support -- Upload and analyze PDF documents through Chat.
  • Image analysis in Chat -- Upload images in Chat for AI-powered visual analysis.

Changed​

  • AI/ML fields -- AI/ML configuration fields are now read-only to prevent accidental changes.
  • Message UI improvements -- Cleaner message display with better error handling in Chat.

Fixed​

  • Improved schema update performance for large datasets.
  • Fixed pagination control visibility in Data Views.

September 2024​

Versions: v1.7.536–v1.7.553

Added​

  • Document library support -- A new document library feature for uploading and managing reference documents used by AI features.
  • Document upload page -- Dedicated page for uploading documents to your library with folder organization.
  • Consumer groups -- Organize users into consumer groups for simplified access management.
  • Library catalog -- Browse and manage your document libraries from the Data Catalog.
  • Intent check in Chat -- Chat now performs intent validation to ensure queries are handled by the right feature.

Changed​

  • Connector list updates -- Reorganized the connector selection page and updated available options.
  • Policy UI updates -- Quality rules are now hidden from the policy tab for a cleaner interface.

Fixed​

  • Fixed CSV download issues with special characters.
  • Resolved various UI permission enforcement issues.

August 2024​

Versions: v1.7.499–v1.7.535

Added​

  • Voice mode in Chat -- Speak to Datafi and get audio responses with the new voice mode feature.
  • Chat in App Studio -- Embed Chat directly within your App Studio applications.
  • Azure Blob Storage -- Use Azure Blob Storage as a document and file storage option.
  • Conditional chart colors -- Define color rules for chart elements based on data conditions.
  • Quality rules -- Define data quality rules in the Data Catalog with a new predicate editor.
  • Document policies -- Apply access policies to uploaded documents.
  • Mobile tap-to-record -- Quickly capture voice recordings on mobile with tap-to-record.

Changed​

  • Admin UI redesign -- Completely redesigned the administration pages including Users & Groups, Branding, and AI/ML configuration.
  • Data Catalog header -- Updated catalog page header with improved navigation.
  • Connector page update -- Refreshed the connector management page layout.

Fixed​

  • Fixed session state loading order issues.
  • Resolved file upload issues when uploading multiple files simultaneously.

July 2024​

Versions: v1.7.476–v1.7.498

Added​

  • Mobile app -- A dedicated mobile experience with voice support, logout, and responsive navigation.
  • Chat sidebar -- A new sidebar for Chat with improved navigation and workspace context.
  • Document upload -- Upload documents to use as reference material for AI-powered features.
  • NLP document filters -- Filter AI responses by specific documents for more targeted results.
  • AI configuration options -- Support for alternative AI providers and model selection.
  • Redis configuration -- Administrators can now configure Redis connection settings including port and TLS.

Changed​

  • Home page redesign -- A fresh new home page layout with better workspace and navigation organization.
  • Admin sidebar -- Reorganized the admin sidebar with workspace branding and profile improvements.
  • Data Card training -- Add training examples to Data Cards for improved AI understanding.

Fixed​

  • Fixed mobile navigation and breakpoint issues.
  • Resolved iOS audio and video playback issues.

June 2024​

Versions: v1.7.462–v1.7.475

Added​

  • Chat threads for documents -- Organize document-related conversations into separate threads.
  • Retry button for Chat -- Retry failed queries with a single click in Chat.
  • Rule editor improvements -- Support for empty tag rules in the policy rule editor.
  • Pie chart sub-text toggle -- Show or hide percentage information on pie charts.
  • DQL support for widgets -- App Studio widgets now support direct query language input.

Changed​

  • Data Catalog UI update -- Refreshed the catalog interface with improved navigation and details.
  • NLP input improvements -- Better keyword detection and context handling in Chat.

Fixed​

  • Fixed Chrome Extension expanding to full page on certain websites.
  • Resolved app data inheritance issues with custom queries.
  • Fixed delete dialog reopening after pressing Enter.

May 2024​

Versions: v1.7.449–v1.7.461

Added​

  • NLP summary support -- Get AI-generated summaries of your data and documents in Chat.
  • Pie chart support in Chat -- Chat can now generate pie charts from your data queries.
  • Document search -- Search through uploaded documents with AI-powered semantic search.
  • Parquet file support -- Upload and query Parquet files as data sources.
  • Chrome Extension updates -- Insert summaries into Outlook, improved mini mode, and clipboard features.

Changed​

  • Homepage UI refresh -- Updated the homepage with a cleaner layout and better NLP input placement.
  • Sidebar UI updates -- Improved sidebar navigation and NLP label display.

Fixed​

  • Fixed aggregate card display issues.
  • Resolved issues preventing raw query configurations from being saved.
  • Improved chart and card rendering performance.

April 2024​

Versions: v1.7.440–v1.7.448

Added​

  • Chart improvements -- Better chart limit handling, multi-axis support, and card placement without drag-and-drop.
  • CSV upload optimization -- Large CSV files now parse faster by processing only the beginning of the file.
  • Data Cards drag-and-drop -- Arrange Data Cards with a new card placement method.
  • NLP Data Card metadata -- Data Cards created from Chat now include query metadata.
  • Title cards -- A new card type for adding headers and labels to your Data Card collections.

Changed​

  • Data Card builder -- Improved card creation and editing workflow.
  • Chart rendering -- Better chart axis handling and default configurations.

Fixed​

  • Fixed filter and builder-related issues in Data Views.
  • Resolved notification display issues for errors.
  • Improved CSS upload parsing speed.

March 2024​

Versions: v1.7.418–v1.7.439

Added​

  • Chrome Extension -- A new Chrome Extension for accessing Datafi features directly from your browser, with Gmail integration and Outlook image insertion.
  • NLP chat improvements -- Better natural language query responses with additional context and details.
  • CSV download -- Download query results as CSV files from Data Views.
  • Slack integration -- Receive notifications and interact with Datafi through Slack.

Changed​

  • Login experience -- Updated login flow with recent user display, forgot password, and direct links.
  • Chrome mini mode -- A compact mode for the Chrome Extension that integrates into Gmail.
  • User messaging -- Users can now send messages to other users within the platform.

Fixed​

  • Resolved Data Card and dataset display issues.
  • Fixed Chrome Extension clipboard features.

February 2024​

Versions: v1.7.395–v1.7.417

Added​

  • Mobile PWA app -- Access Datafi as a Progressive Web App on mobile devices with number formatting and clipboard support.
  • Date filters -- Advanced date filtering with sort, weekend offsets, and range support in Data Views.
  • Chrome Extension launch -- Initial release of the Datafi Chrome Extension with Gmail mini mode and text highlighting.
  • Favorite workspaces -- Mark your preferred workspace as a favorite for quick access.
  • NLP response details -- View detailed breakdowns of AI-generated query responses.

Changed​

  • Data Cards improvements -- Better card sorting, Data Card URLs, and batch processing queue.
  • User actions -- A new user actions framework for creating custom automation triggers.

Fixed​

  • Fixed Chrome Extension domain and authentication issues.
  • Resolved Data Card display issues in Chrome and mobile.

January 2024​

Versions: v1.7.370–v1.7.394

Added​

  • Data Cards -- A new way to visualize and save your data insights as reusable cards with charts, NLP queries, and custom formatting.
  • Chrome Extension alpha -- Early access to the Datafi Chrome Extension with basic data card viewing.
  • Forgot password -- Self-service password reset for users.
  • Disable users -- Administrators can now disable user accounts without deleting them.
  • NLP sample queries -- See example queries to help you get started with natural language data exploration.
  • App event builder -- Build custom event handlers for App Studio widget interactions.

Changed​

  • Authentication overhaul -- Replaced the authentication system with a faster, more reliable login experience supporting Azure AD multi-org login.
  • Homepage update -- Refreshed homepage with improved quick access and favorites.
  • Login UI -- New login screen with remembered recent users and SSO improvements.

Fixed​

  • Resolved various login and redirect issues.
  • Fixed issues with query queue handling in apps.
  • Corrected CSV parsing issues with newlines in quoted fields.

October–December 2023​

Versions: v1.7.305–v1.7.369

Added​

  • CSV update support -- Update existing CSV data sources with new data without recreating the dataset.
  • Worksheets -- Save and organize custom Data View configurations as reusable worksheets.
  • Image uploads -- Upload images to the platform for use in apps and documents.
  • Pending user management -- View and manage users with pending invitations.
  • DQL in Data View URLs -- Share Data View configurations via URL with embedded query parameters.
  • App deep links -- Link directly to specific containers within App Studio applications.

Changed​

  • Platform migration -- Upgraded the platform backend for improved performance and reliability.
  • Data View improvements -- Better row limits, custom cell display, and chart axis fixes.
  • NLP improvements -- More accurate natural language queries with better error handling.

Fixed​

  • Fixed app navigation and tenant switching issues.
  • Resolved CSV ordering and file update dialog conflicts.
  • Fixed various error handling issues across the platform.

July–September 2023​

Versions: v1.7.229–v1.7.304

Added​

  • NLP global search -- Search across all datasets using natural language from the homepage search bar.
  • Play/demo environment -- A sandbox environment for exploring platform features with sample data.
  • App analytics -- Usage tracking and analytics for App Studio applications.
  • Worksheet sharing -- Share worksheet configurations with other users in your workspace.
  • Subquery support -- Data Views now support subqueries for more complex data exploration.

Changed​

  • Backend modernization -- Migrated to a more efficient backend architecture for improved performance.
  • Chart improvements -- Better chart axis alignment, loading indicators, and NLP-triggered chart updates.
  • Data View performance -- Improved row limits and data loading for large datasets.

Fixed​

  • Fixed infinite loading issues in Data Views.
  • Resolved Data View chart axis alignment problems.
  • Fixed app page navigation issues.

April–June 2023​

Versions: v1.7.100–v1.7.228

Added​

  • NLP search in search bar -- Ask questions in natural language directly from the main search bar.
  • Dynamics 365 connector -- Connect to Microsoft Dynamics 365 data sources.
  • BigQuery connector -- Connect to Google BigQuery data warehouses.
  • Widget grouping -- Group related widgets together in App Studio for better organization.
  • App zoom and resize -- Zoom in and out of the App Studio builder with resize support.
  • Multiple charts per dataset -- Create multiple chart visualizations from a single dataset.
  • Blueprint/template apps -- Create apps from pre-built templates for faster deployment.
  • App styles support -- Apply custom CSS styles to App Studio widgets and containers.
  • Homepage NLP search -- Use natural language to search for data directly from the homepage.

Changed​

  • App builder menu -- Combined the builder and main menu for a more streamlined editing experience.
  • Widget configuration UI -- Redesigned widget settings with a more intuitive layout.
  • NLP search UI -- Moved NLP input to the search bar with improved label display.

Fixed​

  • Fixed chart shaking issues during data loading.
  • Resolved pie chart rendering problems.
  • Fixed app login redirect issues with multiple domains.

January–March 2023​

Versions: v1.6.0–v1.7.99

Added​

  • Chart formulas -- Use formulas in charts for calculated data visualizations.
  • Calculated fields -- Create calculated columns using formulas in Data Views.
  • Multi-axis charts -- Display multiple Y-axes on a single chart for comparing different metrics.
  • Dropdown list widget -- A new dropdown widget for App Studio with customizable options.
  • Stacked bar charts -- Visualize data distributions with stacked bar chart options.
  • Radar charts -- A new radar/spider chart type for multi-dimensional data comparison.
  • Quick virtual record creator -- Quickly create virtual records (views) from the Data Catalog.
  • Policy groups -- Organize policies into groups at the workspace level for easier management.
  • Collapsible containers -- Expand and collapse sections in App Studio applications.
  • Copy-paste in apps -- Copy and paste widgets and containers within App Studio.

Changed​

  • Chart library upgrade -- Upgraded to a modern charting library for better performance and more options.
  • Policy warning -- Users are now warned before making changes to workspace-level policies.
  • Multi-column sort -- Sort Data Views by multiple columns simultaneously.

Fixed​

  • Fixed issues with virtual record policies.
  • Resolved chart formula display issues.
  • Fixed app version creation bugs.

October–December 2022​

Versions: v1.4–v1.5.10

Added​

  • Data Catalog policies -- Apply access policies directly from the Data Catalog interface.
  • Virtual record support in apps -- Use virtual records (views) as data sources in App Studio applications.
  • Virtual record worksheets -- Create worksheets based on virtual records for saved Data View configurations.
  • User groups -- Organize users into groups for simplified access control and policy management.
  • Count distinct -- Use COUNT DISTINCT aggregation in Data Views, charts, and App Studio.
  • Natural language queries with grouping -- NLP queries now support GROUP BY operations for aggregated results.
  • Dataset preview in catalog -- Preview dataset data directly from the Data Catalog sidebar.
  • App "Save As" -- Duplicate existing App Studio applications to create new versions.
  • URL filters -- Filter Data Views and apps using URL query parameters, including join support.
  • Tooltips -- Helpful tooltips throughout the platform explaining features and actions.

Changed​

  • Data View filter standardization -- Consistent filter behavior across all Data View types.
  • Catalog quick search -- Faster dataset search in the Data Catalog sidebar.
  • App column sorting -- Click column headers to sort data in App Studio table widgets.

Fixed​

  • Fixed SSO workspace migration issues.
  • Resolved app loading performance issues.
  • Fixed issues with catalog initialization failures.

July–September 2022​

Versions: v1.3–v1.4

Added​

  • Single Sign-On (SSO) -- Support for Azure Active Directory SSO with workspace migration and multi-tenant login.
  • Data Catalog filters -- Advanced filtering capabilities in the Data Catalog with URL-based filter sharing.
  • Virtual records (Views) -- Create virtual records that combine and transform data from multiple datasets.
  • App user attributes -- Use user-specific attributes in App Studio filter rules for personalized views.
  • Formula values in apps -- Display calculated formula values in App Studio widgets.
  • Schema links -- Navigate between related schemas and external resources from the Data Catalog.

Changed​

  • Data View UI updates -- Initial redesign of the Data View interface with improved chart sorting and context sidebar.
  • Worksheet improvements -- Better worksheet management with disabled field handling and default sheet behavior.
  • App loading optimization -- Faster initial load times for App Studio applications.

April–June 2022​

Versions: v1.1–v1.3

Added​

  • Databricks connector -- Connect to Databricks data sources.
  • Synapse connector -- Connect to Azure Synapse Analytics.
  • Power BI integration -- Embed Power BI reports within the Datafi platform.
  • Row-level security policies -- Define row-level access rules to control which data users can see.
  • User attributes for rules -- Use custom user attributes in policy rules for dynamic access control.
  • App membership and login -- Control who can access App Studio applications with membership management and dedicated login.
  • Drag-and-drop in App Studio -- Drag and drop widgets directly in the App Studio preview area.
  • Advanced text editor -- A rich text editor widget for App Studio applications.
  • Schema reset -- Reset dataset schemas to re-discover columns and data types.
  • AND/OR filter logic -- Build complex filter rules with nested AND/OR logic in App Studio.
  • Limited user role -- A new "Limited" role for restricted access users.

Changed​

  • Data View redesign -- Major updates to the Data View interface with selectable aggregates, row numbers, and improved filtering.
  • Worksheet enhancements -- Refactored worksheet management with more customization options.
  • Cell content limit -- Long cell values are now truncated with expand-on-click for better table readability.

January–March 2022​

Versions: v1.0–v1.1

Added​

  • Chart library -- Interactive charts in Data Views and App Studio with multiple chart types.
  • Sort by for app widgets -- Add sorting options to App Studio data widgets.
  • App event values -- Preserve filter values across page navigations in App Studio.
  • Hero widget values -- Display formatted values and hardcoded text in hero widgets.
  • Button events -- Add click events to App Studio button widgets with custom actions.

Changed​

  • CSV improvements -- Better CSV handling with file size limits removed and improved upload reliability.
  • Widget builder defaults -- Widgets now default to mini view in the App Studio builder for easier layout management.

July–December 2021​

Versions: v0.3.4-alpha.160–v1.0

Added​

  • MSSQL connector -- Connect to Microsoft SQL Server databases.
  • App Studio -- Build custom data applications with a drag-and-drop widget builder, including table, chart, hero, and record view widgets.
  • Advanced filters in apps -- App Studio applications now support advanced filtering with custom query generation.
  • Admin page expansion -- New administration pages for policy setup, user management, and workspace configuration.
  • User re-invitation -- Resend activation emails to users who haven't completed registration.
  • Password reset -- Administrators can reset user passwords from the admin panel.
  • Dashboard favorites -- Pin your most-used datasets and apps to the dashboard for quick access.
  • Policy metadata generation -- Automatic generation of policy metadata for new datasets.
  • Widget preview images -- Preview images for widgets in the App Studio sidebar.
  • Data owner policy exemptions -- Data owners are now exempt from their own access policies.

Changed​

  • Data View upgrade -- Replaced the data table component with a more powerful grid featuring column sorting, filtering, pagination, and data download.
  • Connector improvements -- Better connector token handling with expiration support and improved CSV upload flow.
  • Policy editor -- Redesigned policy setup with clearer descriptions and split editors.

June 2021 (Platform Launch)​

Versions: v0.3.4-alpha.160–v0.3.4-alpha.192

Added​

  • Datafi Platform launch -- Initial release of the Datafi data governance and exploration platform.
  • Data Views -- Explore and query your datasets with filtering, sorting, pagination, and data download capabilities.
  • Data Catalog -- Browse and discover all available datasets with schema metadata and access ratings.
  • CSV data sources -- Upload and manage CSV files as queryable datasets.
  • MySQL connector -- Connect to MySQL databases as data sources.
  • S3 connector -- Connect to Amazon S3 buckets for file-based data sources.
  • User management -- Invite users, manage roles, and control workspace access.
  • Access policies -- Define column-level access policies to control data visibility.
  • Connector logging -- View connector activity logs for monitoring data pipeline operations.
  • Platform status monitoring -- Monitor platform health and connector status from the insights page.
  • Search -- Global search across datasets and resources with keyboard shortcuts.

Previous Releases​

For platform history prior to June 2021, contact your Datafi account representative.