v1.8.0
gristlabs/grist-corev1.8.0Feb 22, 2026by FranckyB
AI Summary
Introduces a Prompt Hub for managing prompts across tools, adds Ollama as an LLM backend, and features 'Split by Paragraph' for batch audio generation.
Key Highlights
- Built-in Prompt Hub with category filtering
- Ollama support as a new LLM backend
- Split by Paragraph feature for batch audio generation
New Features
- One-click prompt transfer to generation tools
- Ollama model selection in settings
- Batch audio generation with name collision checks
Full Release Notes
#### Version 1.8.0 - Prompt Hub, Ollama Support & Split by Paragraph **Prompt Hub Integration** - **Prompts Directly in Tools** - Every generation tool (Voice Clone, Voice Presets, Voice Design, Conversation, Sound Effects) now has a built-in Prompt Loader accordion for quick access to saved prompts - **One-Click Transfer** - Select a saved prompt and send it straight to the tool's text input without switching tabs - **Category Filtering** - Prompts are organized by category, with each tool showing only the relevant prompt type - **Auto-Refresh on Expand** - Prompt list refreshes automatically when the accordion is opened, no manual refresh needed **Ollama Support** - **New LLM Backend** - Added Ollama as an alternative LLM backend for prompt generation alongside llama.cpp - **Configurable in Settings** - Choose between llama.cpp and Ollama in Preferences; Ollama connects to a locally running instance - **Any Ollama Model** - Use any model available in your local Ollama installation for prompt generation **Split by Paragraph** - **Batch Audio Generation** - New "Split by Paragraph" checkbox in Voice Clone splits text by line breaks and generates a separate audio clip for each paragraph - **Base Name Prompt** - Enter a base name for the batch; clips are numbered sequentially (e.g., MyScene_001, MyScene_002) - **Combined Preview** - A combined preview of all clips plays automatically in the audio player after generation - **Name Collision Check** - Client-side validation warns if files with the same base name already exist in the output folder - **Works with All Engines** - Compatible with Qwen, VibeVoice, LuxTTS, and Chatterbox