Changelog

See what's new in Metapad. Latest features, improvements, and fixes.

2026-06-11
  • ImprovementMCP node queries (get_node_details, search_nodes) now return each node's updated_at timestamp for change detection.
  • FeatureNew MCP tool: list_diagrams lets external AI tools discover a model's diagrams and their IDs.
  • FeatureThe AI assistant can now build and edit simulations — create and modify Live Twins, scenarios, agents, links, parameter sets, and time-series data directly from chat (and manage assets too).
2026-06-10
  • FeatureIn-Place Editing on Diagrams
2026-06-07
  • ImprovementImprove Parameter Set Management
  • FeatureMCP API for the simulation layer
2026-06-04
  • FeatureNew and improved Explorer lenses: most connected nodes, expand neighbours and orphans
  • FeatureWikiLinks to Model Root
2026-06-03
  • ImprovementImprove canvas gestures
2026-06-01
  • FeatureCross-Model AI Assistant
2026-05-31
  • ImprovementAdding a further language to a model via MCP is now explicit
  • FeaturePersistent AI Chats and Chat History
2026-05-27
  • FeatureAdd Layout Anchor to explorer view
  • ImprovementImprove Markdown Editor
2026-05-24
  • FeatureAdd Text and Option Control for Twin Dashboards
2026-05-22
  • ImprovementConnections in the property panel and Reader Workspace are now sorted alphabetically — primary by relationship type, secondary by the connected node's name
2026-05-21
  • ImprovementImprove Relationship Grid
2026-05-20
  • FeatureParameter sets in Twins
2026-05-18
  • FeatureAnalyse Assets via MCP and AI Assistant
2026-05-12
  • FeatureEmbeddable views
2026-05-08
  • ImprovementImprove context menus and message box
2026-05-02
  • FeatureDiagnostic UI for simulations
2026-04-29
  • FeatureContext Menu on Model Navigator
2026-04-24
  • FeatureInteractive Simulation Dashboards
2026-04-16
  • FeatureLocal Models including Assets
2026-04-15
  • FeaturePersistent links to models and diagrams
  • FeatureRead-Only Sharing of Models ("Anyone with a link can view")
  • FeatureReader Workspace for a document-oriented view of models
2026-04-13
  • FeatureAnonymous Read-Only Models
  • FeatureBasic Simulation Features
  • FeatureModel Homepage
  • FeatureShareable Model and View Links
2026-04-07
  • ImprovementAdd support for touch devices
  • ImprovementImprove MCP translation tools
2026-04-01
  • FeatureFocus-Mode and Relationships-Hover-Mode for Diagrams
2026-03-25
  • FeatureSizing menu for multiselected diagram objects
2026-03-24
  • FeatureDirect and Bezier routing for relationships
2026-03-21
  • FeatureEmbed asset images in Markdown
  • FeatureUse Markdown in Sticky Notes and Text Notes
2026-03-20
  • ImprovementImproved Model Search
2026-03-16
  • ImprovementImproved Tag Management
2026-03-08
  • FeatureMCP OAuth Support
2026-03-07
  • FeatureAPI for fetching parts of models
  • FeatureAsset Manager for Images and PDF Attachments
2026-03-06
  • FeatureExpanded MCP toolset
  • FeatureMultilevel Undo/Redo
  • FeatureOnline Help integrated into AI Assistant
2026-03-01
  • FeatureFlexible model filters
  • FeatureSupport for large models
2026-02-25
  • ImprovementCreate connections in Model Explorer
  • ImprovementModel Explorer now persists for the session
2026-02-24
  • FixAI assistant now works correctly on Pro tier — WebSocket connection no longer blocked for Free/Pro users
  • FeatureClickable shortcode links in markdown previews — [[element references]] now navigate to the referenced element in the model tree
  • ImprovementConnections tab now shows Auto-IDs and clickable links — click a connected node to reveal it in the model tree
  • FixDeploy notification banner now appears for all plan tiers
  • ImprovementMarkdown preview with shortcode support now available for grid view description fields
  • FeatureModel Explorer workspace
2026-02-23
  • FeatureClicking a node name in a grid view now shows its properties in the properties panel
  • FeatureDiagram links for property tables and relationship grids — drag grid views onto diagrams to create navigable link cards
  • FeatureMarkdown preview for description fields with live rendering and [[shortcode]] element references
2026-02-22
  • Feature'Find in Navigator' context menu for nodes and relationships
  • FeatureAdd alignment menu to toolbox
  • FeatureAdd bulk move and delete operation to model navigator
  • FeatureAuto IDs are now displayed in grid views (property tables and relationship matrices)
  • FeatureDefault language of a model can now be changed in settings
  • ImprovementImported models are now correctly assigned to the selected team
  • ImprovementModel import now gracefully repairs orphaned diagram references instead of failing
  • ImprovementSignificantly improved drag & drop performance in tree view with nested folders
2026-02-21
  • FeatureAll elements now have create and update timestamps
  • FeatureElements can now be given auto IDs
2026-02-20
  • FeatureAbsolute positioning for relationship anchors
2026-02-19
  • ImprovementImproved handling of dates and booleans in properties tab
  • ImprovementImproved handling of non-string types in property table
  • ImprovementMake changes to new relationship styles in metamodel persistent
  • ImprovementRotated column headers in relationship matrix by 90 degrees.
2026-02-18
  • ImprovementImproved AI Assistant internationalization — tool activities, mutation previews, and responses fully localized
  • FeatureRead-write MCP API — external AI tools (Claude Desktop, Claude Code) can now query and edit your models
2026-02-17
  • ImprovementAdd streaming to AI assistant
  • FeatureMultiselect drag and drop on diagrams
  • FeatureNew View Type: Property Table
  • FeatureNew View Type: Relationship Grid
2026-02-16
  • ImprovementImprove internal model store
  • FeatureLinks to documentation, blog and model library in app landing page
  • FeatureNew node(type) properties such as shapes and borders
2026-02-14
  • FeatureAI operations allowance included in each paid plan
  • ImprovementDetailed support section with response times for email and live chat
  • FeatureDynamic pricing page — tier limits and features now fetched from the Metapad API
  • FeatureFinalize team plan — adding and removing members from team
  • ImprovementSimplified pricing cards with clearer feature descriptions
2026-02-10
  • FeatureAPI access with token-based authentication
  • ImprovementImproved menu navigation on mobile devices
  • FeatureWebhook integration for real-time event notifications
2026-01-28
  • FeatureModel versioning with full history
  • FeatureReal-time collaborative modeling via WebSocket
  • FeatureTeam workspaces with role-based access control
2026-01-15
  • FeatureAI assistant for model generation and Q&A
  • FeatureInternationalization with support for multiple languages per model
  • ImprovementSVG diagram export with full styling
2025-12-20
  • FeatureJSON model import and export
  • FeatureMetamodel constraint validation (AllowedConnections)
  • FeatureVisual metamodeling canvas with drag-and-drop
2025-06-09
  • FeatureShow/Hide relationship labels