Changelog

What's New

The latest updates, improvements, and fixes to FARchat.

v1.3.0

Feature

Conversation Templates, Keyboard Shortcuts & Rich Artifacts

Major productivity update with pre-built research templates, comprehensive keyboard shortcuts, and enhanced display of regulations and comparisons.

•18+ conversation templates across 6 categories: quick-start, comparison, explanation, compliance, research, and analysis
•Full keyboard shortcuts support - press Shift+? to see all available shortcuts
•Rich artifact display: regulations now render in formatted blocks with direct links to acquisition.gov
•Side-by-side comparison tables for regulation differences
•Draft message auto-save: your work is preserved if you accidentally close the browser
•Faster page loads with skeleton UI and optimized rendering
•Enhanced screen reader support and keyboard navigation

v1.2.0

Feature

AI Platform Upgrade & Enhanced Research Experience

Major upgrade to our AI platform with improved streaming capabilities, better error handling, and a more intuitive research experience.

•Faster, more reliable AI responses with enhanced streaming
•New advanced citation system showing relevance (high/medium/low) with clickable source links
•Improved chat history: search conversations, rename them, and swipe gestures on mobile
•Better reasoning display for complex regulatory questions with collapsible panels
•Expanded source filtering to filter by FAR, DFARS, or specific agency supplements

v1.1.0

Improvement

Accessibility & User Experience Improvements

Achieved WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance and added comprehensive user settings for a more personalized experience.

•WCAG 2.1 AA compliant with zero critical accessibility issues
•New settings and profile pages for managing your account and preferences
•Automatic error recovery - if something goes wrong, we'll resume your conversation
•Reduced motion support for users who prefer less animation
•Screen reader announcements for dynamic content updates

v1.0.0

Announcement

FARchat v1.0 - Production Release

Official production release with enhanced security, performance optimizations, and a refreshed design system.

•Enhanced security with open redirect protection
•Rate limiting to ensure fair usage and better performance for everyone
•New OKLCH color system for more accurate colors in both light and dark modes
•Collapsible sidebar with tooltips for a cleaner workspace
•Glassmorphic design elements for a modern, polished look
•Improved mobile navigation and touch interactions

v0.3.0

Improvement

Performance & Mobile Experience

Faster load times, better mobile experience, and numerous bug fixes for improved reliability.

•30% faster page load times with optimized bundles and caching
•Enhanced mobile experience with responsive layouts and improved touch targets
•Fixed sidebar overflow and navigation issues
•Resolved build configuration problems for smoother deployments
•Improved dark mode contrast and mobile navigation

v0.2.0

Feature

New Regulations Browser & Information Pages

Browse all 25+ regulation libraries and access comprehensive compliance documentation.

•New Regulations page to browse and search all federal acquisition regulations
•Features page showcasing all FARchat capabilities
•Compliance documentation and VPAT accessibility information
•Dedicated security page with transparency on data protection
•Interactive demo page to explore FARchat features

v0.1.0

Feature

FARchat Alpha Launch

Initial public alpha release of FARchat, bringing AI-powered federal acquisition regulation research to government contracting professionals.

•Natural language search across FAR, DFARS, and 25+ agency supplements
•AI-powered responses with inline citations and source linking
•Nightly sync with Federal Register for latest regulatory updates
•Dark mode support with system preference detection
•Mobile-responsive design optimized for research on any device

Changelog

What's New

The latest updates, improvements, and fixes to FARchat.

v1.3.0

Feature

Conversation Templates, Keyboard Shortcuts & Rich Artifacts

Major productivity update with pre-built research templates, comprehensive keyboard shortcuts, and enhanced display of regulations and comparisons.

•18+ conversation templates across 6 categories: quick-start, comparison, explanation, compliance, research, and analysis
•Full keyboard shortcuts support - press Shift+? to see all available shortcuts
•Rich artifact display: regulations now render in formatted blocks with direct links to acquisition.gov
•Side-by-side comparison tables for regulation differences
•Draft message auto-save: your work is preserved if you accidentally close the browser
•Faster page loads with skeleton UI and optimized rendering
•Enhanced screen reader support and keyboard navigation

v1.2.0

Feature

AI Platform Upgrade & Enhanced Research Experience

Major upgrade to our AI platform with improved streaming capabilities, better error handling, and a more intuitive research experience.

•Faster, more reliable AI responses with enhanced streaming
•New advanced citation system showing relevance (high/medium/low) with clickable source links
•Improved chat history: search conversations, rename them, and swipe gestures on mobile
•Better reasoning display for complex regulatory questions with collapsible panels
•Expanded source filtering to filter by FAR, DFARS, or specific agency supplements

v1.1.0

Improvement

Accessibility & User Experience Improvements

Achieved WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance and added comprehensive user settings for a more personalized experience.

•WCAG 2.1 AA compliant with zero critical accessibility issues
•New settings and profile pages for managing your account and preferences
•Automatic error recovery - if something goes wrong, we'll resume your conversation
•Reduced motion support for users who prefer less animation
•Screen reader announcements for dynamic content updates

v1.0.0

Announcement

FARchat v1.0 - Production Release

Official production release with enhanced security, performance optimizations, and a refreshed design system.

•Enhanced security with open redirect protection
•Rate limiting to ensure fair usage and better performance for everyone
•New OKLCH color system for more accurate colors in both light and dark modes
•Collapsible sidebar with tooltips for a cleaner workspace
•Glassmorphic design elements for a modern, polished look
•Improved mobile navigation and touch interactions

v0.3.0

Improvement

Performance & Mobile Experience

Faster load times, better mobile experience, and numerous bug fixes for improved reliability.

•30% faster page load times with optimized bundles and caching
•Enhanced mobile experience with responsive layouts and improved touch targets
•Fixed sidebar overflow and navigation issues
•Resolved build configuration problems for smoother deployments
•Improved dark mode contrast and mobile navigation

v0.2.0

Feature

New Regulations Browser & Information Pages

Browse all 25+ regulation libraries and access comprehensive compliance documentation.

•New Regulations page to browse and search all federal acquisition regulations
•Features page showcasing all FARchat capabilities
•Compliance documentation and VPAT accessibility information
•Dedicated security page with transparency on data protection
•Interactive demo page to explore FARchat features

v0.1.0

Feature

FARchat Alpha Launch

Initial public alpha release of FARchat, bringing AI-powered federal acquisition regulation research to government contracting professionals.

•Natural language search across FAR, DFARS, and 25+ agency supplements
•AI-powered responses with inline citations and source linking
•Nightly sync with Federal Register for latest regulatory updates
•Dark mode support with system preference detection
•Mobile-responsive design optimized for research on any device