Currently Featured: This changelog focuses on API releases and features. Platform features are in active development and will be documented in future updates.
π File Attachments SupportAdvanced document processing capabilities for enhanced AI conversations and analysis.π Key Capabilities:
- Support for PDF, DOCX, TXT, and image file uploads
- Automatic content extraction and indexing
- Multi-modal analysis combining text and visual data
- Context-aware responses using uploaded documents
- Secure file storage with access controls
- Build document-aware applications
- Enable complex document Q&A workflows
- Integrate visual content analysis
- Streamline document processing pipelines
π Enhanced Search CapabilitiesImproved search accuracy and filtering options for better information retrieval.π New Features:
- Advanced semantic search algorithms
- Domain-specific filtering (academic, news, technical)
- Date range and recency controls
- Source credibility scoring
- Multi-language search support
- 40% faster response times
- Higher precision in result ranking
- Reduced false positive matches
- Better handling of complex queries
π§ Sonar Deep Research ModelAdvanced reasoning capabilities for complex research and analysis tasks.π Model Features:
- Deep analytical reasoning
- Multi-step research workflows
- Evidence-based conclusion generation
- Source verification and cross-referencing
- Long-context processing (up to 128K tokens)
- Academic research assistance
- Complex problem-solving
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Technical documentation review
- Strategic planning and forecasting
π API Key RotationEnhanced security with automated key rotation and management features.π Security Features:
- Automatic key rotation scheduling
- Zero-downtime key transitions
- Audit trails for key usage
- Emergency key revocation
- Multi-key support per account
- Web-based key management console
- REST API for programmatic rotation
- Email notifications for key expiry
- Usage analytics per key
- Role-based access controls
π° Cost Tracking & AnalyticsTransparent usage monitoring and cost optimization tools.π Analytics Features:
- Real-time usage dashboards
- Cost breakdown by endpoint and model
- Budget alerts and limits
- Historical usage trends
- Export capabilities for billing
- Model usage recommendations
- Automatic cost-saving suggestions
- Usage pattern analysis
- Budget forecasting tools
- Custom reporting dashboards
π’ SEC Filings FilterSpecialized filtering for financial and regulatory document analysis.π Financial Features:
- SEC EDGAR database integration
- 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K document parsing
- Financial statement extraction
- Regulatory compliance analysis
- Company financial health indicators
- Competitor analysis tools
- Market trend identification
- Risk assessment frameworks
- Investment research capabilities
- Regulatory change monitoring
π Structured OutputsDeterministic JSON responses for reliable API integrations.π Output Features:
- Schema-validated JSON responses
- Type-safe API contracts
- Consistent data structures
- Error-free parsing guarantees
- Integration-friendly formats
- TypeScript type generation
- Schema validation tools
- Response format testing
- Integration testing suites
- Documentation auto-generation
π¨ Enhanced API ResponsesRich, contextual responses with improved formatting and metadata.π Response Improvements:
- Markdown-formatted outputs
- Source citations and references
- Confidence scores for answers
- Alternative answer suggestions
- Response metadata and debugging info
- Answer accuracy improvements
- Better source attribution
- Reduced hallucination rates
- Enhanced readability scores
- User satisfaction increases
πΌοΈ Image Upload SupportVisual content analysis and understanding capabilities.π Image Features:
- Multiple format support (PNG, JPEG, WebP)
- Object detection and recognition
- Text extraction from images (OCR)
- Visual question answering
- Image-to-text conversion
- Scene understanding
- Brand and logo recognition
- Document image processing
- Chart and graph interpretation
- Visual search and matching
π Sonar Pro Model LaunchProfessional-grade reasoning and analysis capabilities.π Model Capabilities:
- Advanced logical reasoning
- Complex problem decomposition
- Evidence-based conclusions
- Multi-domain expertise
- Professional writing assistance
- Higher accuracy rates
- Better handling of edge cases
- Enhanced safety filtering
- Custom fine-tuning options
- Priority support access
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Date Range FilteringPrecise temporal control over search results and content.π Filtering Features:
- Custom date range selection
- Relative time periods (last week, month, year)
- Publication date filtering
- Content freshness controls
- Historical data access
- Real-time content prioritization
- Archive data access
- Seasonal trend analysis
- Time-sensitive research
- Content aging management
π Academic FilterSpecialized search capabilities for academic and research content.π Academic Features:
- arXiv, Google Scholar, JSTOR integration
- Peer-reviewed paper filtering
- Citation analysis and metrics
- Research impact scoring
- Academic institution rankings
- Literature review automation
- Citation network analysis
- Research gap identification
- Methodology comparison
- Academic writing assistance
β οΈ Model Deprecation NoticePhased deprecation of legacy models for improved performance.π Deprecated Models:
sonar-small(replaced bysonar)sonar-medium(replaced bysonar-pro)- Legacy GPT-3.5 variants
- Automatic model upgrades
- Performance comparison tools
- Gradual rollout schedule
- Extended support period (6 months)
- Migration documentation
π€ Voice API BetaReal-time voice conversation capabilities for conversational AI.π Voice Features:
- WebRTC-based audio streaming
- Voice activity detection
- Real-time speech-to-text
- Text-to-speech synthesis
- Conversation flow management
- Low-latency processing
- Echo cancellation
- Noise reduction
- Multiple voice options
- Custom voice training
π Search-Only APIDedicated endpoints for web search without AI reasoning.π Search Features:
- Pure web search results
- No AI interpretation or summarization
- Raw search result data
- Multiple search engines
- Result ranking algorithms
- Building custom search engines
- Data collection and analysis
- Research automation
- Content aggregation
- Search result processing
β‘ Real-Time StreamingLive response streaming for enhanced user experience.π Streaming Features:
- Token-by-token response streaming
- Real-time conversation updates
- Progressive result display
- Cancelable requests
- Bandwidth optimization
- Improved perceived performance
- Better user experience
- Reduced server load
- Enhanced interactivity
- Mobile-friendly responses
π Enhanced Rate LimitingFlexible usage controls and analytics for better resource management.π Rate Limit Features:
- Custom rate limit tiers
- Burst capacity allowances
- Graduated pricing tiers
- Real-time usage monitoring
- Automatic scaling triggers
- Usage pattern visualization
- Peak usage identification
- Cost optimization suggestions
- Performance bottleneck alerts
- Forecasting and planning tools
π API Key ManagementComprehensive API key lifecycle management and security.π Key Management Features:
- Secure key generation and storage
- Key rotation and renewal
- Usage analytics per key
- Emergency key deactivation
- Team key sharing controls
- Encrypted key storage
- Audit trails for all operations
- IP whitelisting options
- Geographic access controls
- Automated security monitoring
π Interactive API PlaygroundEnhanced developer experience with live API testing tools.π Playground Features:
- Live code execution
- Multiple language examples
- Real-time response preview
- Authentication handling
- Error simulation tools
- Request/response history
- API endpoint discovery
- Schema validation
- Performance metrics
- Integration testing
πͺ Webhook IntegrationReal-time event notifications for seamless integrations.π Webhook Features:
- Event-driven notifications
- Configurable webhook URLs
- Retry logic and failure handling
- Event filtering and routing
- Security signature validation
- Message completions
- Search result updates
- File processing status
- Usage threshold alerts
- Error notifications
π Response CachingIntelligent caching system for improved performance and cost efficiency.π Caching Features:
- Smart response caching
- Configurable TTL settings
- Cache invalidation controls
- Hit rate optimization
- Bandwidth reduction
- Reduced API costs
- Faster response times
- Lower infrastructure load
- Improved user experience
- Automatic cache management
π¦ Batch API OperationsEfficient bulk processing capabilities for large-scale operations.π Batch Features:
- Asynchronous job processing
- Bulk data operations
- Progress tracking
- Result aggregation
- Error handling and retries
- Large dataset processing
- Bulk content analysis
- Mass user operations
- Automated workflows
- Scalable processing pipelines
π Enhanced Audit LoggingComprehensive activity tracking and compliance reporting.π Logging Features:
- Detailed API call logs
- User activity monitoring
- Security event tracking
- Compliance reporting tools
- Log retention policies
- Usage pattern analysis
- Performance bottleneck identification
- Security threat detection
- Compliance audit trails
- Business intelligence data
π οΈ Official SDK ReleasesDeveloper-friendly SDKs for popular programming languages.π SDK Features:
- Python SDK with async support
- JavaScript/TypeScript SDK
- Go SDK for backend services
- Java SDK for enterprise apps
- Comprehensive documentation
- Auto-completion support
- Type hints and validation
- Error handling utilities
- Testing frameworks
- Integration examples
β‘ Performance OptimizationsSignificant speed and reliability improvements across all endpoints.π Performance Gains:
- 50% faster API response times
- Reduced latency for streaming responses
- Improved concurrent request handling
- Better error recovery mechanisms
- Enhanced caching strategies
- 99.9% uptime guarantees
- Automatic failover systems
- Load balancing optimizations
- Memory usage optimization
- Database query performance
π Kathan AI API LaunchInitial release of the Kathan AI conversational API platform.π Core Features:
- Chat completions with multiple models
- Web search integration
- Knowledge base management
- User authentication and authorization
- RESTful API design with OpenAPI specification
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