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