Changelog

What changed in StoryVault — new features, improvements, and important fixes.

Note

Detailed API changes and breaking-change notes are in the developer docs. This page stays short and avoids engineering jargon because it is written for end users.

Current version: v2026.05.31 — StoryVault uses Calendar Versioning: the date is the version.

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May 2026

2026-05-31 — Share links overhauled

New

• Share links control permissions individually: media download, transcript download, attachments, notes, and external links.
• Recipients can have their own private AI chat about the session when “Free chat” is enabled. You set message caps per recipient and total.
• AI answers inside a share link can be copied or downloaded as Markdown, PDF, or DOCX.

Improved

• Notes render as formatted text; external links are validated and open in a new tab.
• Tabs in the shared view now mirror the session detail page: Transcript, Files, Notes, AI Chat.
• Revoked share links can be reactivated instead of recreated.
• Security-relevant changes to a share link force recipients to re-enter the password.

Fixed

• Free AI chat keeps showing existing conversations when a message cap is reached; instead of “unavailable”, a clear notice is shown.

2026-05-29 — Import existing transcripts during upload

New

• Audio and video files can be uploaded together with existing SRT, VTT, or TXT transcripts.
• StoryVault matches pairs by filename, for example episode-01.mp3 and episode-01.srt.
• For matched pairs, the existing transcript is imported and no new automatic transcription is started.

2026-05-28 — Leave a tenant yourself

New

• Users can now leave a tenant themselves when their role and membership allow it.
• StoryVault protects the last admins and critical memberships from accidental removal.
• Tenant switching stays consistent after leaving a tenant.

2026-05-27 — Model controls for prompts

New

• Admins can choose model and token budget more explicitly for prompt templates.
• Coding suggestions use the central master prompt configuration.
• An automated model check helps catch unavailable AI models early.

2026-05-27 — ZIP import by URL

New

• Admins can import large export ZIPs from a public HTTPS URL.
• The download continues in the background even when the browser window is closed.
• The import page shows progress and still opens the preview before anything is imported.

2026-05-22 — Qualitative coding and reports

New

• The new Coding module supports codebooks, manual transcript coding, and hierarchical subcodes.
• Multiple codes on the same transcript passage are visible in the transcript.
• Coding reports show frequencies, matrices, summaries, code clouds, co-occurrences, and quotes.
• Reports can be exported as styled files.

Improved

• Codes remain available after re-transcription and are marked for review when text positions shifted.
• Codes can be nested by drag and drop, searched, and restored from trash.

2026-05-21 — Meeting Bot scaling and runner status

Improved

• Meeting Bots run on dedicated runners and can use additional capacity when needed.
• Super admins see runners, active bot sessions, history, origin environment, and status in one overview.
• Stop and restart actions are routed more reliably to the runner that owns the bot.
• Join failures and runner warnings are reported more clearly by email or Telegram.

2026-05-18 — Riverside links and help tours

Improved

• The Meeting Bot now supports Riverside meeting links.
• Onboarding tours can be dismissed or reopened directly from the help menu.

2026-05-09 — Guided tour & help button

New

• A new quick-start tour covers uploads, sessions, transcripts, files, notes, knowledge, and AI Chat.
• The “Onboarding & Help” button opens tours matched to role and enabled modules.
• Tours can be paused or reset.

2026-05-09 — Security, MCP, and mobile tenants

Improved

• Upload administration and MCP access were hardened.
• Mobile apps can synchronize tenant switching more reliably.
• Archived project sessions no longer appear in active project lists.

2026-05-08 — Sign in with Microsoft 365

New

• Users can sign in with a Microsoft 365 / Entra ID account.
• Sign-in is tenant-bound and protects against access from unrelated organizations.
• Password sign-in remains available.

2026-05-06 — More consistent dialogs and transcript source

Improved

• Many form dialogs are now more consistent and compact.
• AI Chat, knowledge graph, MCP, sharing, and RAG use the same effective transcript version.
• Super admins can correct a session date after creation.
• Time zones are displayed more consistently across server and client views.

2026-05-05 — Faster transcript work

New

• Speakers can be assigned with quick buttons.
• Spacebar starts or pauses playback; arrow keys seek through the audio.
• Transcripts can be downloaded with numbering and re-transcribed when needed.

Improved

• Long transcripts render incrementally and feel smoother.
• The active utterance and scroll position stay better synchronized during playback.

2026-05-04 — Calendar with planned and past sessions

Improved

• The calendar shows planned Meeting Bots and past sessions together.
• Event details use clearer labels.
• Colors distinguish planned and past entries more clearly.

2026-05-03 — Meeting Bot reliability improvements

New

• A restart button helps retry failed bot runs faster.
• The recent bot session list is paginated and shows the starter email instead of technical IDs.
• Very long meeting URLs are shown as a link icon.

Improved

• Recording loss and false error classifications were reduced.
• Teams meetings can use an Edge-based bot variant.
• Benign exit information is no longer shown as a red error.

2026-05-02 — Better interview knowledge graphs

Improved

• Interview metadata and shared ontologies improve knowledge graph structure.
• Similar interview elements are grouped more consistently by subtype.
• Bot join failures now show clearer status and exit reasons.

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April 2026

2026-04-30 — More compact dashboard + tenant badge

Improved

• The dashboard now shows the most important widgets by default.
• The tenant badge is visible next to the avatar.
• Sidebar favorites are now consistently called “Pins”.

2026-04-29 — Attachments in the knowledge graph + Knowledge Store

New

• PDFs, DOCX files, and other attachments can be used as knowledge sources.
• Knowledge Stores have a new attachment source picker.
• Attachment content can be used by the knowledge graph and AI Chat.

2026-04-29 — AI Chat sees session attachments

Improved

• AI Chat can use content from attached documents.
• The chat shows how much context is already in use.
• Long conversations keep the most important material prioritized.

2026-04-29 — Lesson attachments: downloads + external links

New

• Lessons can include extra downloads and external links.
• Materials appear directly in the lesson player.
• Unsafe file types are rejected during upload.

2026-04-29 — Cmd+K — global search everywhere

Improved

• Cmd+K or Ctrl+K opens search from any page.
• Results include projects, sessions, transcripts, and chats.
• “Recently opened” shows recent browser activity.

2026-04-29 — Breadcrumbs + URL filters

Improved

• Detail pages now show a clear path.
• Filters and sorting survive reloads.
• Filtered lists can be shared by URL.

2026-04-29 — Sortable tables + view toggle

Improved

• Tables can be sorted from their column headers.
• Lists keep sorting and view state in the URL.
• Sessions, projects, and courses offer matching view switches.

2026-04-29 — Accessibility

Improved

• Skip-to-content link for screen readers and keyboard users.
• Form errors are better connected to their fields.
• Icon buttons have clearer labels for assistive technologies.

2026-04-29 — Vimeo import

New

• Existing Vimeo recordings can be imported into StoryVault.
• Credentials are protected per tenant.
• Imported videos are processed like regular uploads.

2026-04-28 — UX sweep: empty states, toasts, confirm dialogs

Improved

• Empty states now show clearer next steps.
• Errors appear as toasts with retry actions.
• Delete actions consistently ask for confirmation.

2026-04-28 — Brand cyan readable on light mode

Improved

• Brand text is easier to read on light backgrounds.

2026-04-28 — APA-conformant transcript citations

Improved

• Every transcript utterance has a citation-ready number.
• Print view and citation actions support academic work.

2026-04-28 — Glossary tooltips for jargon

Improved

• Terms like “tenant”, “Knowledge Store”, and “Compliance” have short explanations.
• Tooltips work with hover and keyboard focus.

2026-04-27 — Attachments live with the session

Improved

• Session exports include attachments.
• Imports and cloning include attachments.
• Shared sessions can include attachment downloads.

2026-04-25 — Inline transcript corrections

New

• Individual sentences can be corrected directly in the transcript.
• Speakers can be reassigned per line.
• AI analysis uses the corrected version.

2026-04-25 — Playback speed

New

• Audio and video can be played slower or faster.
• Voices remain naturally understandable.
• The setting is remembered per browser.

2026-04-17 — Multi-tenant memberships

New

• One user can belong to multiple tenants.
• The tenant switcher is available in the user menu.
• Dashboard and pins are stored per tenant.

2026-04-15 — Combined Sessions

New

• Multiple recordings can be combined into one session.
• Recording order can be changed with drag-and-drop.
• Summary, knowledge graph, and Knowledge Store use the combined transcript.

2026-04-15 — Drag-and-drop upload on Sessions page

New

• Files can be dropped directly onto the session list.
• The upload dialog helps choose the project.
• Single files skip unnecessary intermediate steps.

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March 2026

2026-03-29 — AI Chat as knowledge-graph agent

New

• Chat can query the knowledge graph directly.
• Answers show traceable sources from the project context.

2026-03-28 — Knowledge Graph — project level

New

• Projects get a knowledge graph across all sessions.
• People, topics, decisions, and tasks are connected.
• Nodes link back to the original transcript location.

2026-03-28 — Knowledge graph panel: search + grouping

Improved

• Nodes can be grouped by type.
• Search and direct links make navigation easier.

2026-03-28 — API versioning + pagination

New

• Public API calls can specify a version.
• Long lists now load page by page.

2026-03-28 — Security and reliability improvements

Improved

• Role and access checks are applied more consistently.
• Inputs and error handling are stricter.
• Critical actions are better protected against accidental or unauthorized use.

2026-03-17 — Bulk user import via CSV

New

• Admins can create multiple users from a CSV file.
• Users can be assigned directly to courses or groups.
• Welcome emails are sent automatically.

2026-03-13 — Courses: clone, delete, trash

New

• Courses can be copied and moved to trash.
• Restore and permanent deletion are available from trash.

2026-03-12 — iOS recorder app: native auth

New

• The native iOS app supports StoryVault sign-in.
• Recordings are stored offline and synchronized when connected.

2026-03-11 — Lesson status + editor improvements

Improved

• Lessons show their editing status.
• Content is easier to sort and review in the editor.

2026-03-11 — Export/import up to 12 hours

Improved

• Very large exports and imports run more reliably.
• The import dialog stays usable with large ZIP files.
• Interrupted processing is detected more reliably.

2026-03-10 — Rename speakers in the transcript

New

• Detected speakers can get custom names in the transcript.
• Changes apply to every occurrence in the session.

2026-03-10 — Calendar month view for sessions

New

• Sessions can be shown in a monthly calendar.
• Clicking a day filters the list.

2026-03-09 — Video processing for super-admins

New

• Super-admins can see status and progress for video processing.
• Failed processing can be started again.

2026-03-06 — LMS lessons with mini thumbnails

Improved

• Course editors show small previews for modules and lessons.
• Previews can be regenerated for whole courses.

2026-03-05 — Large imports

Improved

• ZIP files over 5 GB import more reliably.
• Progress is visible in the import dialog.
• The browser remains usable during import.

2026-03-04 — Knowledge Store

New

• Content can be used as searchable knowledge sources.
• Sessions and attachments can be added as sources.
• AI Chat can use Knowledge Stores and cite sources.

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February 2026

2026-02-28 — Standalone AI Chat & API keys

New

• New chat without session context.
• API keys enable programmatic access.
• Chat and API access can be managed from user and admin areas.

2026-02-28 — MCP for Claude integration

New

• StoryVault data can be used in Claude through MCP.
• Projects, sessions, transcripts, courses, and chats can be retrieved.
• Connections support API keys and OAuth.

2026-02-28 — Configurable pricing system

New

• AI usage prices can be managed per tenant.
• Usage pages show current and historical costs more clearly.

2026-02-28 — LMS course export/import + sequential lessons

New

• Courses can be exported and imported into other tenants.
• Lessons can be unlocked in a fixed sequence.
• Individual lessons can be shared as previews.

2026-02-28 — LMS — AI lesson generator + completion confetti

New

• Lesson content can be suggested from title and description.
• Course completion shows a motivating completion moment.
• Trainers can optionally be notified.

2026-02-28 — 5 GB upload limit

Improved

• Upload dialogs clearly show the size limit.
• Files over the limit show a clear error.

2026-02-27 — Configurable widget dashboard

Improved

• Widgets can be reordered, shown, and hidden.
• Configuration is stored per user and tenant.

2026-02-27 — Sidebar pins

New

• Frequently used navigation items can be pinned.
• Pinned items appear at the top of the sidebar.

2026-02-27 — Office documents in AI Chat

New

• DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX can be analyzed as chat attachments.
• Supported in addition to PDF and text files.

2026-02-25 — LMS Phase 2 — enterprise features

New

• Mandatory courses with compliance reports.
• Group assignments by department, location, or role.
• Trainer dashboard with course analytics.
• Automatic email reminders before deadlines.

2026-02-25 — LMS — Knowledge Check

New

• Short quizzes after each lesson.
• Multiple-choice, true/false, and free-text questions are supported.
• Feedback is emphasized over grading.

2026-02-25 — LMS chat as Socratic tutor

New

• AI Chat guides learners with follow-up questions.
• Works at lesson, module, and course level.

2026-02-25 — AI Chat at course and module level

New

• Module chat knows all lessons in a module.
• Course chat knows the full course.
• Knowledge Stores can be added as extra context.

2026-02-25 — Auto-complete on course completion

New

• Courses are automatically completed when all lessons are done.
• Completion emails can be sent.

2026-02-24 — LMS module system & capabilities

New

• Courses, modules, lessons, quizzes, and progress are available as the LMS foundation.
• Roles and capabilities control who learns, trains, or administrates.

2026-02-21 — Email-bot invitation

New

• The meeting bot can be scheduled by calendar invitation.
• Updates and cancellations from invitations are handled.

2026-02-21 — Session sharing via link

New

• Sessions can be shared by public or password-protected link.
• Links can be revoked at any time.

2026-02-21 — Multi-language

New

• The interface is available in German and English.
• Users can switch language from the menu.

2026-02-21 — Auto-refresh + sidebar reorganization

Improved

• Lists refresh automatically when you return to the app.
• The sidebar is easier to scan.

2026-02-21 — Usage/cost page + PWA wake lock

New

• Tenants get their own usage and cost overview.
• The mobile recorder can keep the display awake while recording.

2026-02-20 — Global search

New

• Search across projects, sessions, transcripts, and chats.
• Transcript content is searchable.

2026-02-18 — PWA audio recorder

New

• Recording directly in the mobile browser.
• Offline recordings sync later.
• The display stays awake while recording.

2026-02-18 — Project-level AI Chat

New

• Chat can answer questions across all sessions in a project.
• Answers use project context and existing summaries.

2026-02-18 — Streaming summaries

New

• Summaries appear step by step while they are created.
• Creation can continue after an interruption.

2026-02-17 — Dark mode + mobile hamburger

New

• Light, dark, and system theme.
• Mobile navigation via a clearer menu.

2026-02-17 — Markdown rendering for AI output

Improved

• Auto-summary, chat answers, and analyses are shown with formatting.
• Copy and download actions are available directly on the result.

2026-02-17 — Meeting bot (Zoom/Teams/Meet)

New

• The bot joins the meeting by link.
• It records automatically and stores the recording in StoryVault.
• Audio-only and video modes are available.

2026-02-17 — Zoom Cloud import

New

• Existing Zoom recordings can be imported later.
• Imported recordings are processed like regular uploads.

2026-02-17 — Auto-summary

New

• A German summary can be generated after transcription.
• Structured sections help with key topics, insights, and decisions.
• Summaries appear in the session header and list previews.

2026-02-17 — Usage dashboard

New

• More transparency for usage and costs.
• Cost overview by tenant and module.
• Daily and monthly budgets with warnings.

2026-02-15 — Initial launch

New

• Multi-tenant platform for organizations.
• Role and permission management.
• Sessions, projects, and transcripts.
• File upload with automatic processing.
• Admin tools for tenants and users.