This document details feature updates and enhancements introduced across different releases in SearchAssist, version 2.0.x.
Version 2.0.5 July 13, 2024
Patch release
SearchAssist 2.0.5 focusses on bug fixes and improving overall performance and stability of the application.
Version 2.0.4 June 29, 2024
Patch release
SearchAssist v2.0.4 introduces enhanced content filtering through Salesforce and Confluence connectors, APIs for historical search data and user group associations, training for timely indexing of web content, and Azure authentication support for Confluence Server. In addition, the release also incorporates bug fixes and enhancements to improve overall performance and functionality.
Extended Support for Content Filtering through connectors
SearchAssist now extends content filtering support for Salesforce, Confluence Cloud, and Confluence Server connectors. This allows you to ingest and index relevant content, improving the overall search performance and efficiency.
Public API for fetching Historical Search Results and Answers
SearchAssist exposes an API that allows you to get historical search results and answers for one or more search requests. This feature can be particularly useful for analyzing search trends, gaining insights into user behavior over time, and making suitable enhancements.
Incremental Training for Web Page Content
Scheduled web crawls now initiate training immediately after crawling is completed. This ensures the ingested data is promptly indexed, providing the most up-to-date information in search results and answers.
Public API for Associating Users with User Groups and Mailing Lists
The new API allows you to associate users with specific user groups or mailing lists. This feature helps SearchAssist identify which users are permitted to access content enabled for particular user groups, ensuring secure and tailored access to relevant information.
Support for Azure authentication with Confluence Server
You can now connect to your Confluence Server using your Microsoft Entra ID. This integration provides enhanced security and flexibility, allowing seamless authentication and access management with your existing Azure credentials.
Email Notifications
SearchAssist now supports email notifications for background actions such as scheduled content ingestion from connectors, web crawling, and application training, ensuring timely updates and status alerts to the application owners and other stakeholders.
Version 2.0.3 May 25, 2024
Patch release
SearchAssist v2.0.3 introduces features and enhancements designed to improve language support, customization options, and access control for the content.
Dutch and Italian Language Support
SearchAssist now supports Italian and Dutch languages along with other existing languages for both Answers and Search Results.
User Permissions Management for Google Drive Content(Beta)
SearchAssist now automatically retrieves and manages user permissions for content ingested from Google Drive and allows you to implement access control. By leveraging existing permissions, SearchAssist reduces the risk of unauthorized access, ensures compliance with data access policies, and provides a streamlined and secure experience for users.
Version 2.0.2 May 11, 2024
Patch release
SearchAssist 2.0.2 introduces public APIs to work with Chunks extracted from the source content. The APIs allow you to view and update chunks as needed, enhancing your workflow efficiency. Additionally, this release addresses several critical functionality and security-related issues, ensuring a smoother and more secure user experience.
Version 2.0.1 April 19, 2024
Patch release
SearchAssist 2.0.1 introduces enhancements like Turkish language support, content filtering through Azure and Confluence connectors, and the addition of a public API for user feedback. Additionally, there are upgrades to Answer Insights and the Advanced Search API, offering users more detailed information and improved filtering options. Change logs are also available as a beta feature for tracking application updates.
Turkish Language Support
SearchAssist has expanded its language capabilities to include Turkish, alongside existing language options, enabling users to receive answers and search results in Turkish, enhancing accessibility and usability for a broader user base.
Content Filtering through Azure and Confluence Connectors
Enhance your content management capabilities with precise control over content ingestion from various sources. With the latest update, you can selectively ingest and index specific content from Azure Storage, Confluence Server, and Confluence Cloud. This ensures a more efficient and streamlined indexing process, focusing only on the most relevant content. 
Public API for Feedback
The latest version of SearchAssist introduces a public API for ingesting user Feedback back to the application. For the SDK users, this feature provides crucial insights that can be leveraged to refine and enhance search results and answers, ensuring an optimized and tailored user experience.
Enhancements to Answer Insights
With this release, Answer Insights will have more detailed information for you to understand user queries and the corresponding answer generation process. For each query and the corresponding answer generated, the Answer Insights now includes debugging information such as qualified chunks, chunks utilized for answer generation, and the request and response parameters used for interaction with the LLM. This enhanced visibility offers deeper insights into the answer-generation process, facilitating effective optimization and refinement. 
Enhancements to Advanced Search API
With the introduction of separate meta filters for Answers, you can now use the API to filter answers based on any of the chunk fields. This enhancement enables customization of answers to align with your specific requirements. Separate filters for answers and search results also give you a higher degree of flexibility for personalization.
Change Logs (Currently Beta)
Monitor and review the changes made to your application using the Change Log feature. The Change Log provides a record of changes, promoting accountability, collaboration, and informed decision-making within the development team. 
Version 2.0 March 24, 2024
Major release
SearchAssist v2.0 focuses on providing greater versatility, visibility, and control across various aspects. From expanding language support to introducing advanced API capabilities and content filtering options, the latest version has features that will empower you to design more efficient applications.
To know more about the features and enhancements included in this release, see What’s new in SearchAssist v2.0 .