open-notebook Releases

Major release integrating podcast model registry with automatic credential passthrough, bringing podcasts in line with the rest of the system. Also removes the 50-source cap for chat context and fixes CJK text orientation.

Feb 27, 2026

Feb 21, 2026

Fixes embedding large documents (3MB+) that previously failed with 413 Payload Too Large error by implementing batching and per-batch retry logic.

Feb 18, 2026

Adds retry capabilities for failed podcast episodes with improved error handling and status tracking. Fixes podcast generation failures being incorrectly marked as completed.

Feb 18, 2026

Major error handling improvements with error classification utility, global exception handlers, and user-friendly LLM error messages instead of generic errors.

Feb 16, 2026

Adds French language support and fixes various issues including ElevenLabs TTS credential passthrough, empty source handling, and Docker documentation.

Feb 15, 2026

Credential-Based Provider Management with UI-based API key management and improved getting started experience.

Feb 10, 2026

Hotfix for llama.cpp connection error.

Jan 24, 2026

This release adds internationalization (i18n) support to Open Notebook, starting with Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) translations. It also includes accessibility improvements, Dockerfile optimizations, and frontend test infrastructure.

Jan 15, 2026

This release focuses on improving file upload capabilities, enabling offline deployments, and enhancing user onboarding. It includes a major Next.js upgrade from 15 to 16, which resolves large file upload issues.

Jan 15, 2026

A maintenance release focused on bug fixes, documentation improvements, and development workflow enhancements. It addresses file upload issues, database persistence problems, and logging noise.

Jan 10, 2026

Comprehensive refactoring of the codebase with new module structure (AI, podcasts, database) and complete documentation overhaul using numbered organization (0-7) for better navigation.

Jan 5, 2026

Command Palette for keyboard-driven navigation, Azure OpenAI modality-specific configuration, and improved chat experience with compact numbered citations.

Dec 2, 2025

Nov 15, 2025

This release introduces a new DSQ quantization format designed to significantly reduce VRAM usage while maintaining model quality. It features parallel loading for faster cold starts and supports three precision tiers (Q4_K, Q6_K, Q8_0) for DeepSeek-OCR and PaddleOCR-VL.

Nov 14, 2025

This patch release fixes a critical memory issue on Blackwell GPU builds where RoPE cache expansion caused crashes, ensuring stability for users with the latest hardware.

Nov 10, 2025

The release adds the PaddleOCR-VL backend as an alternative to DeepSeek-OCR and introduces lazy loading to improve server startup times. It also expands sampling controls and fixes several issues regarding image requests and model downloads.

Nov 9, 2025

Simplified reverse proxy setup using Next.js API rewrites enabling single-port deployment, and fixed critical bug where runtime configuration endpoint was broken in production.

Oct 24, 2025

Open Notebook v1 out of beta with cleaner layout using background processing, new Sources feature for managing content outside notebooks, and improved UI across all pages.

Oct 19, 2025

This release introduces protocol support for loading configuration files for proxy parameters. Users can now specify rules using file paths, Base64 encoded content, or inline strings for enhanced configuration flexibility.

Sep 2, 2025