🚀 big-AGI 1.16.0 - Crystal Clear

Clarity and transparency in your AI interactions.

big-AGI 1.16.0 - Crystal Clear - brings enhancements and new features designed to ensure that every interaction with big-AGI is smoother, more intuitive, and simply better - as we always do. We hope you'll love the updated models across the board, and the new cost tracking (please refresh the models to load the latest prices, now supported on Anthropic, OpenAI, and OpenRouter), which will translate to saving money, as anything that can be measured can be optimized for.

What's Changed

• Chat Cost Estimation: display a cost estimation for supported networks*. hover price for token info
• Enhanced Beam based on your feedback: auto-selection and remembering networks and UX simplifications #470
• Major improvements to the Auto-Diagrams Tool
• Save/Load Chat Files with Ctrl+S and Ctrl+O #466
• @joriskalz: YouTube Transcriber persona: transcribe and chat with YouTube videos (un-hide it from the selector) #500
• @mludvig: 3x faster on Apple silicon with Docker multi-arch builds #507
• More: Perfect formulas/LaTeX rendering #508, soft-wrap code #517, chat text selection toolbar, dark mode fixes #520
• Doc corrections by @dandv and @PrivTEC and in #521 #522 #525
• Updated Anthropic*, Groq, Ollama, OpenAI*, OpenRouter* and Perplexity models
• For Developers: updated LLM data structures
• Full Changelog

New Contributors

• A warm welcome and thank you to @mludvig, @PrivTEC, and @dandv for their first contributions to big-AGI!

In Summary

Transparency and user experience improvements, for an improved quality of life. We are thankful to be able to merge contributions for the community, including a new YouTube Transcriber persona and the faster multi-arch (ARM, x86) builds.

Upgrade today and experience the clearer, faster, and more intuitive big-AGI. Available via code, Docker, or on the free instance on big-agi.com. 🚀

Minor release

• Support for the Google 1.5 Pro models, just released
• Support for the OpenAI 2024-04-09 models, just released
• Improved saving/loading of Desktop chats (Ctrl + S, Ctrl + O)
• Misc: added docs/installation.md, improver

New Contributors

• @lunamidori5 made their first contribution in https://github.com/enricoros/big-AGI/pull/484
• @dogmatic69 made their first contribution in https://github.com/enricoros/big-AGI/pull/497

Full Changelog: https://github.com/enricoros/big-AGI/compare/v1.15.0...v1.15.1

🚀 big-AGI 1.15.0 - Beam

Introducing multi-model AI chats.

We're thrilled to announce big-AGI 1.15.0 - Beam. Beam is a new chat modality in big-AGI that empowers users to find better answers by leveraging the collective intelligence of multiple models. It's a game-changer for brainstorming, decision-making, and creativity.

The word "groundbreaking" gets tossed around a lot these days, but this is new technique really is, and this is a world exclusive for you big-AGI lovers. With over 400 commits and 10,000+ lines of code changed, big-AGI 1.15 sets a milestone in AI chats.

• Beam: Unveiling the multi-model AI chat experience. #470
• Managed Deployments Auto-Configuration: Simplify your setup with auto-configuration for managed deployments: set env vars on the backend and the frontend will pick up all the models automatically - works well local models too, such as LocalAI. #436
• Message Starring ⭐ and Filtering: Star important messages, and in the future you'll be able to attach and filter chats. It's already working, but we're still testing the UI patterns for it #476
• Persona Enhancements: The default AI persona just got better
• UI and Model Fixes: Ironed out issues with Gemini models and SVGs and polished the UI and icons for a smoother experience

For Developers:

• Imperative LLM Models Discovery: moved from React to imperative code, with reactive hooks. Enables #436
• Full changelog: https://github.com/enricoros/big-AGI/compare/v1.14.1...v1.15.0

In Summary

1.15.0 - Beam is the most impactful big-AGI release to date. By leveraging the power of multiple models, Beam enables users to explore diverse perspectives, synthesize optimal responses, and push the boundaries of what's possible with AI-assisted brainstorming, decision-making, and creativity.

Experience the future of AI chat and upgrade to Beam today, available via code, Docker, or directly on big-agi.com.

Join our vibrant AGI community on Discord and be part of the conversation! Your feedback and contributions are invaluable in shaping the future of big-AGI. Now, let's embark on this exciting journey together with Beam 🚀

🚀 big-AGI 1.14.0 - Modelmorphic

The new shape of intelligence and performance.

We're releasing big-AGI 1.14.0, "Modelmorphic." This update expands models support, focuses on improving performance, and delivers user experience enhancements. With over 230 commits and over 8,000 lines of code changed, it's designed to make big-AGI smarter, faster, more reliable.

• (1.14.1) Added support for *Anthropic Claude-3 models
• Added support for Perplexity, including Sonar Online models, and Groq, including models with up to 500 tok/s speeds. Contribution by @Penagwin.
• Added Mistral Large models, and Google Gemini 1.5 models.
• Deeper LocalAI integration with support for model galleries and keys.
• Performance Optimizations: comprehensive improvements for faster operation, lower power consumption, and better memory use
• UI and Usability: updated navigation, search, scaling, shortcuts, and chat interactions for a smoother experience.
• Addressed issues with image warnings, standalone LaTeX blocks, hidden personas in the selector, and more.

For Developers:

• Customizable PlantUML Server via an environment variable, thanks to @fredliubojin.
• New customization documentation and analytics support are now included.
• Added /info/debug for better diagnostics.
• Introduced a "controller-based" chat architecture to simplify per-chat data management, including ephemerals.
• Full changelog: https://github.com/enricoros/big-AGI/compare/v1.13.1...v1.14.0

New Contributors

Special thanks to our new contributors @Penagwin and @jacksongoode. @Penagwin work has been instrumental for making this release a success.

In Summary

Version 1.14.0 - Modelmorphic represents a leap forward in our commitment to providing advanced, reliable, and user-centric AI tools. We continue to eschew fluff in favor of substance, focusing on what truly matters to our users and developers.

Explore the new features and improvements and upgrade to Modelmorphic today, available via code, Docker, or directly on big-agi.com.

Join our AGI community on Discord and get involved with us! Your feedback and contributions are what drive us forward. Now enjoy Modelmorphic 🚀

🚀 big-AGI 1.13.0 - Multi + Mind

More AI in less time.

Today, we announce the release of big-AGI 1.13.0, marking another milestone in our journey to enhance AI interaction and productivity. Multi + Mind focuses on multitasking capabilities and personal customization, ensuring that your experience with big-AGI is more efficient and tailored to your needs. Here's what's new:

• Side-by-Side Split Windows: multitask with parallel conversations - stop waiting for one assistant to finish #208
• Multi-Chat Mode: send the same message in many chats at the same time #388
• Export Tables as CSV: Thanks to @aj47 , you can export data gids to other software - a game-changer for data analysis and reporting #392
• Adjustable Text Size: one size doesn't fit all, so now you can enjoy denser chats, especially on mobile phones #399
• Dev2 Persona Technology Preview: we are starting to test out new and more capable personas
• UI: better-looking chats, improved spacing, fonts, and menus
• Extra: new integrated video player, an LM Studio tutorial by @aj47 , MongoDB support (@ranfysvalle02), and large performance boost

For Developers:

• This release includes over 150 commits, and focused on internal cleanups and quality, while delivering a few stunning new features
• Dive into the details: v1.12.0...v1.13.0

New Contributors

We're thrilled to welcome @aj47 and @ranfysvalle02:

• @aj47 made their first contribution in #392
• @ranfysvalle02 made their first contribution in #393

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Upgrade Now

Don't wait to explore all these new features. Upgrade to big-AGI 1.13.0 today, available via code, Docker, or directly on the hosted site.

Join our AGI community on Discord and get involved with us! Your feedback and contributions are what drive us forward. And now enjoy Multi + Mind 🚀

🚀 big-AGI 1.12.0 - AGI Hotline

Introducing big-AGI 1.12.0, a significant step in refining AGI interaction and management. Who can it be now? Your phone is ringing - it's your AGI. Voice Call, with new OpenAI models, flying on a snappier and juicier UI.

Here's the essence of what's new:

• Voice Calls: real-time voice call your personas out of the blue or in relation to a chat #354
• Updated OpenAI 0125 Models. #364
• Rename and Auto-Rename chats. #222
• Link Sharing Revamped, with more user control #356
• Accessibility to screen readers #358
• Export chats to Markdown #337
• Paste tables from Excel #286
• Ollama model updates and context window detection fixes #309

For Developers:

• Over 150 commits and 7,000+ lines changed, emphasizing performance optimizations and under-the-hood improvements for a smoother experience.
• Dive into the details: v1.11.0...v1.12.0

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Upgrade Now

Upgrade to big-AGI 1.12.0 today (code, docker, or the hosted site).

Join us on Discord and explore our public roadmap. Together, we're shaping its future! 🚀

🚀 big-AGI 1.11.0 - Singularity

Like a cosmic clockwork, today marks the release of big-AGI 1.11.0, and here's a constellation of enhancements that bring the universe of AI closer.

• Search conversations: find by keywords within titles and contents, with frequency ranking - thanks to @joriskalz's stellar work #329
• Command palette: type "/" for command selection and auto-completion
• Together AI Integration: connect with the recent and blazing-fast models provided by the Together AI inference platform #346
• Persona Creator Enhancements: Deleteable history of creation, custom creation commands, and much more #301 #328 #199 #336
• OpenAI-Compatible Endpoints: Multiply your AI potential by adding up to five custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints. Flexibility is the new frontier. #323

1.11.0 for Developers:

• New 'Actiles' framework for developers, to support commands auto-completion with abstract triggers and item sources.
• Full Changelog: v1.10.0...v1.11.0

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Acknowledgements

Thanks especially to @joriskalz for their impactful pull requests in this release.

Upgrade Now

Upgrade to big-AGI 1.11.0 today (code, docker, or the hosted site).

Join the conversation on Discord, explore our public roadmap, and thank you for your continued support, and let's explore the possibilities of AGI, together! 🌌🚀

🚀 big-AGI 1.10.0 - The Year of AGI

Happy 2024! We're excited to give you Big-AGI 1.10.0, which brings good improvements and sets the stage a more powerful UX.

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• New UI: Responsive, animated, and sleek interface for the best UX across desktop and mobile. #201
• Conversation Folders: Keep your chats organized with the new folder system. #321
• LM Studio: model support and improved token management.
• Resizable panes in split-screen chat mode
• Large performance optimizations making big-AGI even faster and more responsive

1.10.0 for Developers:

• Introducing the new "OptimaLayout" UI framework to enable scale and support multiple top-level apps
• Updated the documentation for proxy settings on browserless/docker environments. #318
• Full Changelog: v1.9.0...v1.10.0

New Contributors

We're excited to welcome @kursad-k to the big-AGI contributors! Thank you, @kursad-k! 🌟

Acknowledgements

Thanks to @joriskalz for the masterful work on the conversation folders - try that drag and drop to reorder!. This community is what makes open source amazing!

Support Big-AGI

Join the conversation on Discord, explore our public roadmap, and thank you for your continued support, and here's to a fantastic year ahead with big-AGI! 🎊✨

🚀 big-AGI 1.9.0 - Creative Horizons

big-AGI 1.9.0 paves the way for more creativity and utility. Devs get bigger and better frameworks.

• DALL·E 3 Support: includes advanced options, such as resolution, HD, bypass prompt rewrite. #212
• Persona Creation from Text: craft AI system prompts from unstructured text (thanks to @joriskalz ). #287
• Refined Scrolling Mechanics: responsive scrolling with 'snap to bottom' on all devices. #304
• Openrouter updates for better model management and rate limit handling
• Image drawing UX improvements
• Layout fix for Firefox users #255

1.9.0 for Developers:

• New subsystems Optima layout subsystem (Pluggable layouting), Text2Image (swappable image generation providers), ScrollToBottom (in-house optimized scrolling and snap-to-bottom library)
• Improved subsystems: use react-resizable-panels for the Panes subsystem, improved LLms abstractions, going towards functions streaming -Full Changelog: v1.8.0...v1.9.0

Engage with Us

Join the conversation on Discord, explore our public roadmap, and contribute to the ongoing development of big-AGI. 🌟

🚀 big-AGI 1.8.0 - To The Moon And Back

Big-AGI 1.8.0 introduces new integrations and user experience improvements:

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• Gemini models support - try the latest Gemini Pro from Google. #275
• Mistral Platform - added support for Mistral AI models. #273
• Improved models:
  • Improved Ollama chats. #270
  • Latest versions of Ollama (v0.1.17) and OpenRouter models
• UX improvements:
  • Custom diagram instructions by @joriskalz. #280
  • Mac Shortcuts Fix: improve UX for Mac users
  • Single-Tab Mode for data integrity. #268

1.8.0 for Developers:

• Network troubleshooting documentation
• LLMs streaming framework enhancement for future-proofing
• Fixed 1-button Vercel deployment
• Full Changelog: v1.7.0...v1.8.0 - 98 files changed

New Contributors:

• A round of applause for @joriskalz for their first contribution to the diagram instructions feature. PR #280

Say Hi

Join us on Discord, check out our public roadmap, and help us make big-AGI more useful for everyone. 🌟