v1.8.0

lutzroeder/netronv1.8.0Jul 10, 2026by shrimbly

AI Summary

A major update focused on workflow performance and UI improvements, specifically splitting grid workflows, optimizing large canvas rendering, and adding support for the Nano Banana 2 Lite model.

Key Highlights

Introduced a new template-driven Split Grid workflow editor.
Improved performance with batched trackpad panning and reduced rendering costs.
Added support for the Nano Banana 2 Lite model.
Enhanced OpenAI gateway error handling to prevent upstream HTML leaks.

New Features

New Split Grid workflow editor with per-cell node graphs
Nano Banana 2 Lite model registration
Closable minimap with reliable viewport measurement
Safer group controls and labels while zoomed out

Full Release Notes

## Highlights

- New template-driven Split Grid workflow editor with per-cell node graphs.
- Improved downstream router and switch dynamic-input passthrough.
- Nano Banana 2 Lite model registration and cost support.
- Batched trackpad panning and reduced rendering cost at overview zoom levels.
- Closable minimap with reliable viewport measurement.
- Safer group controls and labels while zoomed out.
- Cleaner OpenAI gateway errors without leaking upstream HTML.
- Stronger persistence validation and legacy Split Grid setting preservation.

## Quality

- Expanded regression coverage across Split Grid materialization, routing, canvas navigation, costs, and migrations.
- Full suite: 99 test files and 2,154 tests passed.
- Production build passed.
- CodeRabbit review completed with no remaining actionable feedback.

**Full changelog:** https://github.com/shrimbly/node-banana/compare/v1.7.0...v1.8.0