Product Updates

What's new in Inpera

The latest features, improvements, and fixes. We ship updates weekly to help you build better products.

December 2024
Dec 23, 2024
1.12.2
Improvement

Holiday Performance Release

Year-end optimizations and stability improvements across the platform.

  • Reduced annotation loading time by 40% on pages with 100+ elements
  • Fixed memory leak in long-running browser extension sessions
  • Improved WebSocket reconnection logic for flaky networks
  • Updated all dependencies to latest stable versions
  • Fixed issue where dark mode toggle wasn't persisting across sessions
Dec 16, 2024
1.12.1
Bug Fix

Critical Bug Fixes

Addressing reported issues from the v1.12.0 release.

  • Fixed annotation position drift on responsive layouts
  • Resolved SSO login redirect loop for enterprise customers
  • Fixed Slack notification formatting for long annotation titles
  • Corrected timezone handling in activity logs
  • Fixed export functionality for large project histories
Dec 9, 2024
1.12.0
New Feature

Design System 2.0 & Dark Mode

Complete visual refresh with our new design system, featuring enhanced dark mode and improved accessibility.

New Design SystemEnhanced Dark ModeWCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
  • Introduced Inpera Design System 2.0 with consistent spacing and typography
  • Completely redesigned dark mode with reduced eye strain
  • Added high contrast mode for accessibility
  • New icon system with 200+ custom icons
  • Improved keyboard navigation throughout the app
  • Added focus indicators for better screen reader support
  • Updated component library with new variants
  • Faster UI rendering with optimized CSS
November 2024
Nov 25, 2024
1.11.2
Improvement

Analytics Improvements

Enhanced analytics dashboard with more granular insights.

  • Added weekly and daily comparison views
  • New heat map visualization for annotation activity
  • Export analytics data as CSV or PDF
  • Fixed chart rendering issues on Safari
  • Improved date range picker with presets
Nov 20, 2024
1.11.1
Bug Fix

Performance & Stability

Focus on speed and reliability improvements.

  • Fixed occasional crash when opening large projects
  • Resolved issue with annotation comments not saving
  • Improved error handling for network timeouts
  • Fixed duplicate notifications in Slack integration
Nov 18, 2024
1.11.0
New Feature

Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive analytics to understand your team's visual QA workflow and identify bottlenecks.

Team AnalyticsUsage InsightsPerformance Metrics
  • New analytics dashboard with team activity overview
  • Track annotation creation and resolution rates
  • Identify most active contributors and reviewers
  • Monitor project health with visual metrics
  • Time-to-resolution tracking for issues
  • Compare performance across projects and teams
  • Customizable dashboard widgets
  • Scheduled email reports for stakeholders
October 2024
Oct 28, 2024
1.10.2
Improvement

Jira Sync Improvements

Enhanced Jira integration based on user feedback.

  • Support for Jira Cloud and Jira Server
  • Improved field mapping configuration
  • Added support for custom Jira fields
  • Better error messages for sync failures
  • Fixed issue with attachments not uploading
Oct 21, 2024
1.10.1
Bug Fix

Bug Fixes

Stability improvements for Jira integration.

  • Fixed Jira OAuth token refresh issues
  • Resolved duplicate issue creation bug
  • Fixed priority mapping inconsistencies
  • Corrected status sync for closed issues
Oct 14, 2024
1.10.0
New Feature

Jira Integration

Native Jira integration for teams using Atlassian tools. Seamlessly sync annotations with Jira issues.

Jira Cloud SupportBi-directional SyncSmart Linking
  • One-click issue creation from annotations
  • Bi-directional status synchronization
  • Automatic linking of related issues
  • Support for Jira workflows and transitions
  • Attach screenshots and context to Jira issues
  • Map Inpera priorities to Jira priorities
  • Filter annotations by linked Jira issues
  • Jira issue previews in annotation details
September 2024
Sep 30, 2024
1.9.2
Improvement

Enterprise Enhancements

Additional enterprise features and improvements.

  • Added SCIM provisioning support
  • Improved audit log filtering and search
  • Added data retention policy settings
  • Enhanced IP allowlist configuration
  • Better onboarding flow for SSO users
Sep 23, 2024
1.9.1
Bug Fix

Security Updates

Critical security improvements for enterprise deployments.

  • Fixed session handling edge cases in SSO
  • Improved token rotation security
  • Added additional input validation
  • Enhanced rate limiting for API endpoints
Sep 16, 2024
1.9.0
New Feature

Enterprise Security Suite

Enterprise-grade security features including SSO, SAML, and comprehensive audit logging.

SSO/SAML 2.0Audit LogsAdvanced Permissions
  • SAML 2.0 single sign-on support
  • Integration with Okta, Azure AD, and OneLogin
  • Comprehensive audit logging for compliance
  • Advanced role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Custom permission policies
  • Session management and forced logout
  • IP allowlist for workspace access
  • Data encryption at rest and in transit
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance
August 2024
Aug 29, 2024
1.8.3
Improvement

API Refinements

API improvements based on developer feedback.

  • Added pagination support for all list endpoints
  • Improved rate limit headers and documentation
  • Added webhook retry logic with exponential backoff
  • New SDK for Python developers
  • Better error responses with actionable messages
Aug 26, 2024
1.8.2
Bug Fix

Webhook Reliability

Improved webhook delivery and debugging.

  • Fixed webhook signature verification issues
  • Added webhook delivery logs in dashboard
  • Improved timeout handling for slow endpoints
  • Fixed payload encoding for special characters
Aug 22, 2024
1.8.1
Improvement

API Documentation Update

Comprehensive API documentation improvements.

  • New interactive API documentation portal
  • Added code examples for all endpoints
  • Improved authentication guide
  • Added webhook event reference
Aug 19, 2024
1.8.0
New Feature

Public API & Webhooks

RESTful API and webhooks for building custom integrations and automating your workflows.

REST API v1WebhooksAPI Keys
  • Full REST API for all core functionality
  • Personal and team API key management
  • Webhook support for 15+ events
  • Real-time webhook delivery
  • API rate limiting with generous quotas
  • Comprehensive API documentation
  • JavaScript/TypeScript SDK
  • Postman collection for easy testing
  • OAuth 2.0 for third-party apps
July 2024
Jul 29, 2024
1.7.2
Bug Fix

Linear Sync Improvements

Enhanced reliability for Linear integration.

  • Fixed sync delays for large workspaces
  • Resolved label mapping issues
  • Improved handling of deleted issues
  • Fixed duplicate comment creation
Jul 25, 2024
1.7.1
Improvement

Performance Optimizations

Speed improvements for Linear-connected projects.

  • Faster initial sync for new connections
  • Reduced API calls with smart caching
  • Improved conflict resolution for simultaneous edits
  • Better handling of Linear webhooks
Jul 22, 2024
1.7.0
New Feature

Linear Integration

Deep integration with Linear for seamless issue tracking and project management.

Two-way SyncIssue TrackingLabel Sync
  • Create Linear issues directly from annotations
  • Bi-directional synchronization of status and comments
  • Automatic label and priority mapping
  • Link annotations to existing Linear issues
  • View Linear issue status in Inpera
  • Sync assignees between platforms
  • Project and team mapping
  • Real-time updates via webhooks
June 2024
Jun 24, 2024
1.6.3
Bug Fix

Extension Hotfix

Critical fix for Chrome extension v2.

  • Fixed extension not loading on certain SPAs
  • Resolved permission dialog appearing multiple times
  • Fixed screenshot capture on high-DPI displays
Jun 17, 2024
1.6.2
Improvement

Extension Improvements

User experience improvements for browser extension.

  • Added keyboard shortcuts for common actions
  • Improved annotation tooltip positioning
  • Faster extension popup loading
  • Better handling of iframe content
  • Added quick annotation mode
Jun 13, 2024
1.6.1
New Feature

Firefox Support

Browser extension now available for Firefox.

  • Firefox extension released on Add-ons store
  • Feature parity with Chrome extension
  • Cross-browser sync for annotations
  • Optimized for Firefox's rendering engine
Jun 10, 2024
1.6.0
New Feature

Browser Extension 2.0

Completely rebuilt browser extension with new UI, better performance, and powerful new features.

New UI50% FasterOffline Mode
  • Redesigned extension interface with dark mode
  • 50% faster annotation loading
  • Offline annotation support with auto-sync
  • New annotation toolbar with more tools
  • Improved element selection accuracy
  • Support for Shadow DOM elements
  • Batch annotation creation
  • Quick filters and search
  • Pin extension to keep it always visible
May 2024
May 27, 2024
1.5.2
Bug Fix

Slack Integration Fixes

Reliability improvements for Slack notifications.

  • Fixed notifications not sending for resolved annotations
  • Resolved Slack OAuth token expiration issues
  • Fixed channel selection dropdown not loading
  • Improved error messages for failed notifications
May 20, 2024
1.5.1
Improvement

Notification Customization

More control over Slack notifications.

  • Configure notification frequency (instant, digest)
  • Filter notifications by annotation type
  • Choose which events trigger notifications
  • Custom notification templates
  • Mute notifications for specific projects
May 14, 2024
1.5.0
New Feature

Slack Integration

Stay connected with real-time Slack notifications and channel synchronization.

Real-time NotificationsChannel SyncSlash Commands
  • Real-time notifications in Slack channels
  • Create annotations from Slack messages
  • Rich message formatting with previews
  • Slack slash commands for quick actions
  • Thread replies sync with annotation comments
  • Mention team members in annotations
  • Daily digest summaries
  • Configure per-project notification channels
April 2024
Apr 29, 2024
1.4.2
Bug Fix

Team Management Fixes

Bug fixes for team features.

  • Fixed invitation emails not being sent
  • Resolved permission inheritance issues
  • Fixed team member removal not syncing
  • Corrected role names in audit logs
Apr 25, 2024
1.4.1
Improvement

Workspace Improvements

Enhanced workspace management capabilities.

  • Bulk user invitation via CSV upload
  • Improved workspace settings UI
  • Added workspace activity feed
  • Better handling of pending invitations
  • Guest access for external collaborators
Apr 22, 2024
1.4.0
New Feature

Team Workspaces & Permissions

Organize your work with team workspaces and granular role-based access control.

Team WorkspacesRBACGuest Access
  • Create multiple team workspaces
  • Role-based access control (Admin, Editor, Viewer)
  • Project-level permission overrides
  • Invite team members via email
  • Guest access for client collaboration
  • Team activity dashboard
  • Workspace settings and branding
  • Transfer projects between workspaces
March 2024
Mar 28, 2024
1.3.3
Bug Fix

Visual Regression Fixes

Stability improvements for visual testing.

  • Fixed false positives on anti-aliased text
  • Resolved baseline update race condition
  • Fixed screenshot capture timeout issues
  • Improved handling of dynamic content
Mar 25, 2024
1.3.2
Improvement

Diff Viewer Improvements

Enhanced screenshot comparison experience.

  • Side-by-side and overlay diff modes
  • Zoom and pan controls for detailed inspection
  • Highlight specific diff regions
  • Keyboard navigation for reviewing changes
  • Download diff images
Mar 21, 2024
1.3.1
Improvement

CI/CD Integration Docs

Documentation for integrating visual tests in CI pipelines.

  • GitHub Actions workflow examples
  • GitLab CI configuration guide
  • CircleCI orb documentation
  • Jenkins pipeline integration
  • Bitbucket Pipelines support
Mar 18, 2024
1.3.0
New Feature

Visual Regression Testing

Automated visual regression testing to catch UI changes before they reach production.

Pixel-perfect DiffsCI/CD IntegrationBaseline Management
  • Automated screenshot capture on every deployment
  • Pixel-perfect diff detection with configurable threshold
  • Baseline management with approval workflow
  • Integrate with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
  • Run visual tests in CI/CD pipelines
  • Compare across browsers and viewports
  • Ignore dynamic content regions
  • Historical test results and trends
  • Slack notifications for test failures
February 2024
Feb 28, 2024
1.2.3
Bug Fix

GitHub Integration Improvements

Enhanced GitHub integration reliability.

  • Fixed issue linking for private repositories
  • Resolved PR comment threading issues
  • Fixed GitHub App permission scope
  • Improved webhook delivery reliability
Feb 22, 2024
1.2.2
Improvement

PR Preview Enhancements

Better integration with PR workflows.

  • Automatic PR comments with annotation summary
  • Link to specific annotations from GitHub
  • Status checks for annotation resolution
  • Support for GitHub Enterprise
Feb 16, 2024
1.2.1
Improvement

Issue Creation Improvements

Streamlined GitHub issue creation flow.

  • Pre-filled issue templates
  • Automatic screenshot attachment
  • Link to reproduction URL
  • Better label and assignee selection
Feb 12, 2024
1.2.0
New Feature

GitHub Integration

Native GitHub integration for seamless development workflows.

Issue CreationPR PreviewsStatus Checks
  • Create GitHub issues directly from annotations
  • Automatic PR preview environment links
  • GitHub status checks for annotation approval
  • Two-way comment synchronization
  • Connect multiple repositories
  • Organization-wide GitHub App installation
  • Branch-specific annotations
  • Deploy preview integration with Vercel/Netlify
January 2024
Jan 29, 2024
1.1.3
Bug Fix

Performance Hotfix

Critical performance improvements.

  • Fixed memory leak in annotation renderer
  • Resolved slow page load with many annotations
  • Fixed WebSocket connection dropping
  • Improved database query performance
Jan 22, 2024
1.1.2
Bug Fix

Bug Fixes

Various bug fixes and improvements.

  • Fixed annotation not appearing on first load
  • Resolved issue with comment editing
  • Fixed notification preferences not saving
  • Improved error handling for network issues
Jan 18, 2024
1.1.1
Improvement

Stability Improvements

Focus on reliability and performance.

  • Improved annotation sync reliability
  • Faster initial page load
  • Better handling of concurrent edits
  • Reduced extension memory usage
Jan 15, 2024
1.1.0
Improvement

Performance & Polish

Major performance improvements and UI polish based on user feedback from launch.

2x Faster LoadingImproved UXBug Fixes
  • 2x faster annotation loading times
  • Optimized DOM binding algorithm
  • Improved annotation positioning accuracy
  • New keyboard shortcuts for power users
  • Better mobile responsive design
  • Enhanced search functionality
  • Improved onboarding flow
  • Fixed numerous edge cases reported by users
December 2023
Dec 28, 2023
1.0.2
Bug Fix

Post-Launch Fixes

Addressing issues reported after initial launch.

  • Fixed annotation display on retina screens
  • Resolved issue with special characters in comments
  • Fixed email notification links
  • Improved extension installation flow
Dec 24, 2023
1.0.1
Bug Fix

Holiday Hotfix

Quick fixes for launch day issues.

  • Fixed login issues for certain email providers
  • Resolved annotation z-index conflicts
  • Fixed cursor position offset in annotation mode
  • Improved error messages for failed operations
Dec 21, 2023
1.0.0
New Feature

Inpera 1.0 - Official Launch 🚀

We're thrilled to announce the official launch of Inpera! After months of development and beta testing, we're ready to help teams ship pixel-perfect interfaces.

Visual AnnotationsReal-time CollaborationDOM-Aware Binding
  • Visual annotation system for live websites
  • DOM-aware binding that survives page changes
  • Real-time collaboration with team members
  • Browser extension for Chrome
  • Project and issue management
  • Comment threads on annotations
  • Screenshot capture with annotations
  • Email notifications for updates
  • User authentication and team management
  • Responsive design for all screen sizes
  • Dark mode support
  • Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency

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