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Release Notes

Stay up-to-date with the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes in Lokus.

Version History

v1.3.5 “Production”

Released: November 29, 2025 | Status: Production Ready

Production hardening release with remote configuration, comprehensive security audit, UI/UX polish, and Mac App Store readiness.

Highlights:

  • Remote configuration and announcements system
  • Complete security audit (3 critical fixes)
  • Production logger with Sentry integration
  • About dialog and enhanced file operations
  • Toast notification system
  • Atomic file writes for data integrity
  • Mac App Store configuration complete
  • Callout blocks with 8 types
  • Import/migration system for Logseq and Roam

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v1.3.4 “Stability”

Released: November 22, 2025 | Status: Production Ready

Major stability and feature release with advanced template system, sync overhaul, and critical bug fixes.

Highlights:

  • Advanced template system (90+ features)
  • Complete sync system overhaul
  • Block references (Obsidian-style)
  • Mermaid diagram support
  • Auto-updater functionality
  • Page preview on hover
  • Image viewer with zoom controls
  • 85-90% performance improvement
  • Critical bug fixes (split view, Bases, tables)

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v1.3 “Quantum Leap”

Released: October 20, 2025 | Status: Stable

Major release featuring Bases (database system), MCP Server with 68+ AI tools, Quantum Performance Architecture, OAuth 2.0 authentication, and full Windows support.

Highlights:

  • Bases - Transform notes into databases
  • MCP Server - 68+ tools for AI integration
  • 100x faster search performance
  • Production OAuth 2.0 + PKCE
  • Full Windows compatibility
  • Split panes, enhanced Kanban, and more

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v1.2 “Velocity”

Released: July 2025 | Status: Stable

Enhanced performance and developer experience with improved plugin system and graph optimizations.

Key Features:

  • Enhanced plugin API with better sandboxing
  • Graph performance improvements (5x faster for large graphs)
  • Improved search with better relevance scoring
  • Template system overhaul
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements

v1.1 “Foundation”

Released: April 2025 | Status: Stable

First public release with core features and plugin system.

Key Features:

  • Rich markdown editor with TipTap
  • Wiki-style linking system
  • 2D/3D graph visualization
  • Basic plugin support
  • Template system
  • Gmail integration (beta)

v1.0 “Genesis”

Released: January 2025 | Status: Legacy

Initial release with fundamental note-taking capabilities.

Key Features:

  • Core markdown editor
  • File-based storage
  • Basic search functionality
  • Cross-platform support (macOS, Linux)

Release Schedule

Lokus follows a regular release cycle:

  • Major releases (x.0) - Every 6-8 months, introducing significant new features
  • Minor releases (x.y) - Every 2-3 months, adding features and improvements
  • Patch releases (x.y.z) - As needed, focusing on bug fixes and security

Upgrade Guide

From v1.3.4 to v1.3.5

v1.3.5 is fully backward compatible with v1.3.4 workspaces. This is primarily a security and polish release.

What’s New:

  • Remote configuration system (automatic)
  • Security improvements (automatic)
  • New callout blocks and UI components
  • Mac App Store support

Action Required:

  1. Review new About dialog (Help → About Lokus)
  2. Optional: Try new callout blocks with /callout command
  3. Optional: Test file operations from context menu

From v1.3.3 to v1.3.4

v1.3.4 introduces major new features while maintaining backward compatibility.

What’s New:

  • Advanced template system with file-based storage
  • Sync system completely overhauled
  • Block references (Obsidian-style)
  • Mermaid diagram support
  • Auto-updater functionality

Action Required:

  1. Review Sync settings if using sync (simplified UI)
  2. Re-authenticate if sync prompts you
  3. Optional: Create templates in Template Manager
  4. Optional: Try block references with ^blockid syntax

From v1.2 to v1.3

v1.3 introduces several new features but maintains backward compatibility with v1.2 workspaces.

What’s Changed:

  • New YAML frontmatter support for Bases (optional)
  • OAuth configuration for Gmail (re-authentication required)
  • Performance improvements (no action needed)

Action Required:

  1. Review OAuth settings if using Gmail integration
  2. Optional: Add YAML frontmatter to notes for Bases features
  3. Recommended: Review new MCP server capabilities

From v1.1 to v1.2

Mostly backward compatible. Plugin developers should review the new plugin API.

Action Required:

  1. Update plugins to use new API (if applicable)
  2. Review template syntax changes

Pre-Release Channels

Want to try upcoming features early?

Beta Channel

  • New features before stable release
  • Generally stable, but may have bugs
  • Updated every 2-3 weeks

Nightly Channel

  • Latest development builds
  • Cutting-edge features
  • May be unstable
  • Updated daily

Learn how to switch channels →

Deprecation Policy

Lokus follows a clear deprecation policy to ensure smooth upgrades:

  1. Deprecation Notice - Feature marked as deprecated, but still functional
  2. Grace Period - At least two major versions before removal
  3. Migration Guide - Provided when features are deprecated
  4. Removal - Only after grace period and adequate notice

Security Updates

Security updates are released as soon as possible after identification.

  • Critical vulnerabilities - Patch within 24-48 hours
  • High severity - Patch within 1 week
  • Medium/Low severity - Included in next scheduled release

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