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What's new in Ornata.

New capabilities, thoughtful improvements, and the fixes that make Ornata feel quieter and more dependable with every release.

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v0.1.10

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Todos and bookmarks are now useful without leaving your note.

  • Added expandable Todo and Bookmark previews directly in the sidebar.
  • Complete or reopen todos from the preview without leaving the current note.
  • Bookmark indicators follow their first assigned tag color, and links open directly in your browser.
  • Settings now shows the installed Ornata version in the update section.

v0.1.9

A faster way to move through long notes without leaving the editor.

  • Added a magnetic article outline built from H1–H3 headings.
  • The outline follows the active section and expands around the heading you point to.
  • Click any section for a smooth jump; subtle interaction sounds can be disabled in Settings.

v0.1.8

AssistantPi now starts with the note you are already working in.

  • The open note is attached to AssistantPi automatically as working context.
  • Fixed Pi startup in production builds by resolving the user’s installed Node environment.
  • Updated the editor empty state to use the current Ornata icon.

v0.1.7

AssistantPi arrives with explicit permissions and your choice of model.

  • Connected Ornata to Pi installed and configured on your Mac.
  • Added Read only, Read & write, and Full Access permission modes.
  • Selected note text can be attached to a request, and responses render as Markdown.
  • Introduced the lightweight, hand-drawn Ornata app icon.

v0.1.6

Ornata now speaks English and Simplified Chinese.

  • Added complete English and Simplified Chinese interface localization.
  • Added language switching directly in Settings.
  • Refreshed the app with a lighter visual identity.

v0.1.5

The first fully signed, notarized, and privately distributed build.

  • Moved signed application and update distribution to Cloudflare R2.
  • Added Apple Developer ID signing, notarization, and secure in-app update signatures.
  • Added external Markdown file editing and language-aware code block highlighting.
  • Completed the product transition to Ornata.

v0.1.4

More control over Markdown and more reliable file operations.

  • Added Markdown source editing and code block copy actions.
  • Improved nested note moves and keyboard accessibility.
  • Hardened app configuration and updater permissions.

v0.1.3

A smoother first run for a brand-new notes folder.

  • Added a create-new-vault flow to the welcome screen.
  • New notes now open directly in the editor.
  • Improved toast readability in dark mode.

v0.1.2

Updates can now arrive without reinstalling the app manually.

  • Added automatic update checks on launch.
  • Added an update-available action and manual checks in Settings.

v0.1.1

Polish for setup, navigation, and recovery.

  • Added a starter welcome note for new vaults.
  • Added reveal-vault and Settings actions to the command palette.
  • Added crash recovery alongside sidebar search, theme controls, and Settings refinements.

v0.1.0

The first public release of Ornata’s local-first Markdown workspace.

  • Plain Markdown notes stored in a folder you own, with real folders and multiple tabs.
  • Internal page links, preserved frontmatter properties, search, todos, and bookmarks.
  • Per-vault session persistence for open tabs, active views, and tag filters.