v0.8.1

Release Notes - Version 0.8.1

Release Date: December 1, 2025
Previous Version: 0.8.0 (August 19, 2025)

Overview

Version 0.8.1 represents a significant enhancement to the Amplify GenAI platform with 170+ commits since v0.8.0. This release focuses on three major themes:

1. Enhanced Content Creation - LaTeX rendering, visual workflow builder, and advanced text handling
2. Improved Admin Experience - Better user management, cost tracking, and bulk operations
3. Performance & Reliability - IndexedDB migration, compression, and comprehensive bug fixes

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Highlights

Visual Workflow Builder

Build complex AI workflows with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface:

• Visual workflow creation with step-by-step configuration
• AI-powered workflow generation from natural language descriptions
• Multi-select tool picker for efficient workflow assembly
• Real-time preview and validation
• Enhanced search and filtering capabilities

LaTeX Rendering Support

Professional mathematical and scientific notation rendering:

• Full LaTeX support in chat, artifacts, and standalone assistants
• Streaming-aware rendering with layout stability
• Prevention of LaTeX processing in code blocks (fixes PowerShell variable issues)
• Optimized for performance with minimal layout shifts

Large Text Block Management

Handle extensive text content efficiently:

• Citation-style placeholder system ([TEXT_N] format)
• Multi-row layout prevents horizontal overflow
• Edit mode with improved UX and state management
• Support for 20+ text blocks with intelligent handling
• Atomic state updates prevent corruption

Enhanced Admin Features

Powerful tools for system administrators:

• Auto-loading User Cost Pagination: No more manual "Load More" clicks
  • Automatic recursive loading with real-time progress
  • Stop loading button for graceful abort
  • Skeleton loaders for smooth UX
  • Progressive rendering as data arrives
• CSV Bulk Upload: Import users with validation and detailed feedback
• Enhanced Scheduled Tasks: Better logging and error handling
• Rate Limiting: Configure and manage user rate limits

File Management Improvements

Better file handling and organization:

• Multi-select delete with consolidated notifications
• ZIP file support with automatic processing
• File tagging system
• Enhanced drag-and-drop and clipboard paste
• Embedding status indicators
• Improved reprocessing capabilities

Microsoft SharePoint Integration

Expanded cloud storage options:

• OneDrive and SharePoint data source selection
• Enhanced service selection UI
• Improved Microsoft integration management

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Major Bug Fixes

Critical Issues Resolved

• LaTeX in Code Blocks: Fixed PowerShell variable interference (#176, #167)
• Payload Compression: Removed problematic compression causing API errors
• Account Persistence: Resolved serialization bugs affecting user settings
• Placeholder Deletion: Fixed corruption when deleting multiple text blocks
• Agent State: Refactored state handling for better reliability

UI/UX Fixes

• Model selector bottom cutoff during AI streaming
• Star rating rendering in conversation tables
• API key rotation warning logic
• Assistant group interface button bugs
• Edit mode issues in large text blocks
• Standalone assistant functionality

Build & Development

• Multiple build error resolutions
• TypeScript compliance improvements
• Test suite updates (all tests passing)
• Removed console logging from production

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Performance Improvements

Data Compression

• LZW Compression: Implemented for outgoing request bodies
  • Reduced bandwidth usage
  • Faster API responses
  • Configurable compression paths

API Optimization

• Updated NO_COMPRESSION_PATHS for critical endpoints
• Improved request handling for large payloads
• Better error handling and recovery

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Technical Changes

Refactoring

• Component Reorganization:

  • ToolPicker → ToolSelector (better naming consistency)
  • CSV upload system (reusable components)
  • Large text handling (eliminated duplication)
  • Integration components (proper icon handling)

• Code Quality:

  • Removed duplicate code across 10+ components
  • Improved TypeScript type safety
  • Enhanced error handling
  • Better state management patterns

Configuration

• Feature flag for model pricing display
• Enhanced admin configurations
• Improved path handling for assistants
• Optional folder creation in Promptbar/Sidebar

Dependencies

• react-syntax-highlighter → 15.6.6
• jimp added for image processing
• Security updates across multiple packages

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Contributors

Special thanks to all contributors who made this release possible:

• Karely Rodriguez - Lead development, admin features, performance
• Allen Karns - Release management, integration
• seviert / seviert23 - Workflow builder, large text handling, CSV upload
• Jagadeesh Reddy Vanga / jagadeesh-r1 - LaTeX rendering, bug fixes
• Daniel Henricks - File handling, ZIP support
• maxmoundas - UI/UX improvements
• Charlie Perkins - Testing, quality assurance
• Jason Bradley - White label/ branding

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Download: GitHub Releases
Docker: docker pull gaiin/amplify-genai:0.8.1
NPM: npm install [email protected]

Release of v0.8.0

What's Changed

• Light Mode Text Visibility + Shared Note Text Length by @AndDenny16 in #51
• Update package.json by @karnsab in #61
• Added Schedule Task button to Actions Sets and Assistant Modal by @karelyrodri in #62
• Update GitHub Actions workflow to streamline Docker image builds and … by @karnsab in #63
• Advanced Rag Implementation - Document Caching by @karelyrodri in #64
• Kebab Menu - clean conversation bug fix by @karelyrodri in #65
• Minor bug fixes by @karelyrodri in #67
• Update individual LLM calls to include account details by @karelyrodri in #68
• Minor Bug Fixes by @karelyrodri in #69
• Support for moving agent polling to the frontend by @karelyrodri in #70
• UI enhancements and updates by @karelyrodri in #71
• Api key updates + other improvements by @karelyrodri in #72
• Run Build Fail Fix by @karelyrodri in #73
• Enhance Mermaid diagram component with improved features by @karnsab in #74
• Fix TypeScript error with IconZoomIn component by @karnsab in #75
• Assistant web and drive integration support, UI enhancements, and component refactoring by @karelyrodri in #76
• Mermaid updates by @karelyrodri in #82
• Minor Bug Fixes and Updates by @karelyrodri in #91
• Dev by @karnsab in #102
• PR: Release Assistant Workflow Builder by @karnsab in #104
• Fix Syntax by @karnsab in #109
• Dev by @karnsab in #120

New Contributors

• @Charbuscus11 made their first contribution in #48
• @AndDenny16 made their first contribution in #51

Full Changelog: v0.7.0...v0.8.0

Release of v0.7.0

Changelog

1. Bug Fixes & Stability

• Minimal Models & Flicker Issues: Corrected flicker bugs in the API Key Manager and minimal model availability issues.
• Assistant Modal & Conversations: Fixed conversation update bugs, improved assistant modals, and resolved code interpreter data deletion in removed conversations.
• Merge Conflicts & Build Failures: Addressed several merge conflict scenarios, restoring correct data flow and resolving various build issues.
• Miscellaneous Fixes:
  • Fixed root prompt bugs in base prompts.
  • Corrected import paths and removed unused imports.
  • Improved handling of artifacts (stopping generation, re-executing, etc.).
  • Cleaned up memory feature flag logic.
  • Removed obsolete workspace references.

2. Integrations & New Features

• OAuth Integration: Introduced support for OAuth flows for external services.
• Custom HTTP Operations: Implemented an extensible framework to discover and invoke new operations from within assistant flows.
• Time/Timezone in Chat: Added time and timezone context to chat requests.

3. Admin UI & Configuration

• Admin Panel Overhaul: Unified admin functionalities (settings, feature flags, logs, group/folder admin) into a reorganized UI, reducing redundant calls and improving load performance.
• Feature Flags & Settings:
  • Consolidated feature flags to toggle and test new or experimental functionalities (memory interface, plugin selection, Python code block buttons, etc.).
  • Implemented stricter rules for enabling/disabling feature sets.
• Cached Tokens & Integration: Provided initial support for cached token usage and cost tracking.

4. Code & UI Refactors

• Consolidated Services: Migrated various calls and integration flows to a centralized doRequestOp pattern for improved maintainability.
• Removed Lodash Debounce: Eliminated an unneeded dependency and refactored code accordingly.
• UI/UX Improvements:
  • Increased consistency in spinners, loading states, error messages, and clickable prompts.
  • Implemented new toggles, dialogs, and reorganized sidebars.
  • Redesigned conversation message sizing, improved the Chat Input structure, and refined the settings modal layout.

5. Async Operations & Circuit Breaker

• Async Results Support: Laid the foundation for assistants to asynchronously return data, poll for results, and update user-facing prompts in real time.
• Circuit Breaker: Implemented a mechanism to gracefully handle repeated errors in Invoke blocks to avoid infinite error loops.

6. CI/CD Pipeline Enhancements

• GitHub Actions for ECR/ECS: Introduced new workflows allowing Docker image builds and pushes to ECR, with optional ECS deployment steps.
• Conditional Execution & Debug Logging: Added environment-based logic and debug jobs to log critical context details in pipeline runs.
• Docker Buildx: Upgraded Docker builds for better performance and multi-architecture image support.

7. Additional Updates

• Data Import & Export: Improved data export for remote conversations, introduced unified import logic, and prevented duplicate folder creation.

Add Features for version v0.6.0

What's Changed

• V.9 test by @karnsab in #14
• Feature Release by @karnsab in #16
• Features - release v.0.6.0 by @karnsab in #18
• Features:

• Remote Conversations
• Prompt Highlighter
• Artifacts
• Settings Menu
• Conversation Forking
• Group Assistants
• API
• Add support for Bedrock Inference Endpoints

Full Changelog: v0.5.0...v0.6.0

Initial Release of Amplify Front End

What's Changed

• PR From Dev by @karnsab in #1
• update next js braces by @karnsab in #2
• add 4o and 3.5 sonnet support by @karnsab in #3
• Updated pptx template list by @karnsab in #4
• Fix typo by @jmickeyd in #5

New Contributors

• @jmickeyd made their first contribution in #5

Full Changelog: https://github.com/gaiin-platform/amplify-genai-frontend/commits/v0.5.0