> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.playlab.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Playlab changelog
> Track all the latest updates, features, and improvements to Playlab
Stay up to date with the latest changes, new features, and improvements to Playlab. We're constantly evolving to better serve educators and learners worldwide.
## June 26, 2026
### Fewer chat errors and steadier streaming
π Public
π Fix
We chipped away at the occasional errors some people hit when sending chat messages, and made chat streaming more resilient β a dropped or interrupted connection no longer turns into a server error. Conversations should feel steadier, especially on shaky networks.
### Smoother organization invitations
π Public
π New
Organization invitations can now place new members straight into the **workspaces and groups** they should belong to, so they land in the right places on their first sign-in. We also fixed email invitations that could fail on a capitalization mismatch (email matching is now case-insensitive) and resolved invite errors that could occur after a workspace was migrated.
> [Adding members and inviting users](/getstarted/Adding%20Members%20to%20your%20Workspace)
### Adding a group to a workspace is temporarily paused
π Public
π Update
While we improve how groups and workspaces work together, adding a **Group** directly to a workspace is temporarily unavailable. You can still bring a whole team into a workspace by setting up the workspaces (and groups) on an **organization invitation** instead.
> [Creating a Group](/getstarted/Creating%20a%20Group) Β· [Adding members and inviting users](/getstarted/Adding%20Members%20to%20your%20Workspace)
### Refreshed organization roles
π Public
π Update
We refreshed the organization-level roles into a clearer set: **Owner** (all-access), **Creator** (build apps, collections, and workspaces), **Editor** (build apps and collections), **Viewer** (view and use apps), and **Workspace-only** (apps in assigned workspaces only). Existing members carry over to the closest equivalent role.
> [Org permissions and roles](/features/Org%20Permissions%20and%20Roles)
### Builder tooling improvements
π Public
π Update
A couple of quality-of-life upgrades in the Builder:
* **Tools, organized.** The Builder Tools pane is now grouped into collapsible categories, so the tool you need is easier to find.
* **Cleaner Google Drive exports.** Exporting to Google Drive now creates a **Google Doc (Markdown)** by default instead of HTML β easier to read and edit once it lands in Drive.
> [Exporting to Google Drive](/features/Exporting%20to%20Google%20Drive)
### Builder Insights: Active Apps widget and faster Org Insights
π Public
π New
Builder Insights now includes an **Active Apps** widget, so you can see which of your apps are actually getting used at a glance. Organization Insights also got faster β key metrics like Active Members, Top Apps, and Total App Sessions now load more quickly.
> [Organization-level insights](/features/Org-Level%20Insights)
### Workspace activity respects membership
π Public
π‘οΈ Trust
A workspace's Activity now shows activity only from members of that workspace β activity from people outside it no longer appears. (Anonymous activity still shows up.)
> [Reviewing student activity](/getstarted/Reviewing%20Activity)
## June 22, 2026
### Tighter access controls on Activity
π Public
π‘οΈ Trust
We strengthened the access controls around Activity. Workspace and organization Activity is now only visible to the roles meant to see it, closing gaps where some members could reach Activity they shouldn't. No action is needed on your part.
> [Reviewing Activity](/getstarted/Reviewing%20Activity) Β· [Workspace roles and permissions](/features/Workspace%20Roles%20and%20Permissions)
### Cleaner moderated-member data
π Public
π Update
The widgets and exports behind moderated-member views are now faster and more reliable. **Playlab staff accounts are also excluded from moderated user lists**, so the people you review are only the members of your own organization.
> [Safety and moderation updates](/features/Safety%20and%20Moderation%20Updates) Β· [Centralized monitoring](/features/Reviewing%20App%20Activity)
### Search and filters stay put on empty results
π Public
π Fix
Fixed an issue where a search or filter that returned no results would hide the search box and filter controls β leaving you stuck with no way to adjust or clear them. The controls now stay visible on empty states, so you can always change or reset your view.
### Collections are now always available
π Public
π Update
Collections are now turned on everywhere β every organization and personal account can create and share Collections with no setup. The **New Collection** button now appears only for people with permission to create them, and we fixed a role-sync issue so workspace Owner permissions stay consistent.
> [Share with Collections](/features/collections/What%20are%20Collections) Β· [Creating and sharing a Collection](/features/collections/Creating%20and%20Sharing%20a%20Collection)
### Workspace reference library retired for new projects
π Public
π Update
For projects on the new Playlab, the workspace-level reference library is no longer shown. Shared references now live at the **organization level**, available to apps across all of your workspaces β one source of truth instead of one library per workspace.
> [Organization Reference Library](/features/Organizational%20References)
## June 17, 2026
### Builder Insights now has a date-range filter
π Public
π New
You can now scope Insights to a specific window. Pick **7d**, **30d**, **90d**, or a **custom range**, and every number on the page updates to match β so it's easier to compare engagement week over week or zero in on a single unit.
> [Organization-level insights](/features/Org-Level%20Insights)
### Manage workspace members and roles in one place
π Public
π Update
The workspace **Members** page now shows every member at once and lets you change roles right in the list β no separate dialog. Assign **Owner**, **Facilitator**, or **Participant** inline as your class or team changes.
> [Workspace roles and permissions](/features/Workspace%20Roles%20and%20Permissions) Β· [Adding members](/getstarted/Adding%20Members%20to%20your%20Workspace)
### Washington, D.C. added to the standards graph
π Public
π New
The **State Standards** knowledge graph tool now covers **Washington, D.C.** Select it in the state filter to pull D.C.-aligned standards into your apps.
> [State standards knowledge graph tool](/features/MCP%20Standards)
## June 10, 2026
### My Projects is now your default landing page
π Public
π Update
When you sign in, Playlab now opens to **My Projects** β one home for the work you own across every organization. The separate **My Workspaces** view has been retired; your workspaces are still reachable from each organization in the sidebar.
> [Navigating Playlab](/getstarted/Navigating%20Playlab)
### A smoother invite flow
π Public
π Update
We tightened how people are invited to workspaces and organizations. Signing in from an invite link now works smoothly end to end, so new members land in the right place on the first try.
> [Adding members and inviting users](/getstarted/Adding%20Members%20to%20your%20Workspace)
## June 5, 2026
### Manage a Collection's apps from inside the Collection
π Public
π Update
You can now add and remove apps directly from a Collection's page. Open a Collection and click **Add apps** in the toolbar to search and add apps you have access to, or open any app card's menu and choose **Remove from collection** to take it out β the app itself isn't deleted. Works in both your org's Collections tab and your personal My Collections view.
> [Managing apps in a Collection](/features/collections/Managing%20Apps%20in%20a%20Collection)
## June 1, 2026
### A major Playlab update: org deployment, Collections, and a new permissions model
π Public
π New
Our biggest release reorganizes Playlab around four containers β organization, workspace, app, and collection β so sharing, deploying, and monitoring work at the scale of districts and networks. The building experience inside an app is unchanged. The main things:
* **Share apps with Collections** β bundle a curated set of apps and share it across whole organizations; publish an update once and every recipient sees the new version.
* **One app, many workspaces** β add the same app to as many workspaces as you need, with activity segmented per class and a single update reaching all of them.
* **A new permissions model** β apps now start private; grant Editor or Viewer access per app, and use workspace toggles to control who can build, see, and share.
* **Centralized org monitoring** β activity, flagged messages, and per-student detail now roll up to the organization level.
> [Read the full Q2 2026 update](/changelog/Playlab%20Q2%202026%20Update) Β· [What's new and migration guides](/whatsnew/What's%20New)
## May 22, 2026
### Gemini 3.5 Flash now available in the Builder
π Public
π New Model
Google's newest frontier Flash model, released on May 19, 2026, is now selectable in any app's model picker. **Gemini 3.5 Flash** beats Gemini 3.1 Pro on coding and agentic benchmarks while running roughly four times faster, and brings a 1M-token input context window with a January 2025 knowledge cutoff. It accepts text, image, audio, and video inputs β well suited for long-horizon agentic workflows and multimodal building.
> [Selecting an LLM](/features/Selecting%20an%20LLM)
### SOC 2 Type II Audit Completed
π Public
π‘οΈ Trust
Playlab has completed its SOC 2 Type II audit. The report is available to request from our [Trust Center](https://trust.playlab.ai/), along with our other security and compliance documentation.
> [Privacy and Security](/faq/Privacy%20and%20Security)
## May 21, 2026
### Knowledge Cutoff Dates in the LLM Selector
π Public
π Update
Each model in the LLM selector now surfaces its training knowledge cutoff right in the picker tooltip, so you can see how current a model's knowledge is before choosing it for your app.
> [Selecting an LLM](/features/Selecting%20an%20LLM)
### Wide Tables in Conversation History
π Public
π Update
Wide tables in conversation history now render with better usability β easier to read, scan, and copy results that exceed the standard message width.
## May 14, 2026
### Smoother Invitation Flow
π Public
π Update
We've refreshed the flow for inviting members into a workspace or organization. Sending invites, picking roles, and confirming who's joined is now clearer and faster from start to finish.
> [Adding Members to your Workspace](/getstarted/Adding%20Members%20to%20your%20Workspace)
### Workspace & Collection Tooltips and Unified Titles
π Public
π Update
Workspaces and Collections now show info tooltips on hover so it's easier to remember what each space is for at a glance. Page titles across the product have also been unified so navigation feels more cohesive.
### Navigation Polish
π Public
π Update
Several navigation surfaces got a polish pass: cleaner empty states, refined Collection action menus, and a tidied recipient dropdown when sharing.
### File Type Icons in Downloads
π Public
π Update
Downloadable files now show distinct icons by type β PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, and other formats are easier to spot when scanning a conversation.
### Ongoing Moderation Improvements
π Public
π Update
We've simplified and generalized our moderation settings so they're easier to tune over time. No action needed β this lays the groundwork for more precise moderation behavior in future releases.
> [Learn more about Safety and Moderation Updates](/features/Safety%20and%20Moderation%20Updates)
## April 29, 2026
### Accessibility: Working Toward WCAG 2.0 AA
π Public
π New
Playlab is actively working toward **WCAG 2.0 AA** accessibility conformance. We've added visible focus indicators throughout the interface and accessible labels on every icon button, making Playlab significantly easier to navigate by keyboard and with screen readers. A formal audit and VPAT are in progress.
> [Learn more about Accessibility in Playlab](/faq/Accessibility)
## April 14, 2026
### New DPA Policy Pages
π Public
π New
Published a US DPA and an EU/UK GDPR DPA (with incorporated Standard Contractual Clauses) for partners who need Playlab's data processing terms in writing. Both are now listed on the Data Privacy Agreements page.
> [View Data Privacy Agreements](/faq/Data%20Privacy%20Agreements)
### OpenAI GPT 5.4
π Public
π Update
GPT 5.2 has been upgraded to **GPT 5.4**. Apps previously using GPT 5.2 will automatically use the new version.
### Gemini 2.x Deprecated
π Public
π Update
Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash have been deprecated in favor of the Gemini 3.x family. Use **Gemini 3.1 Pro**, **Gemini 3 Pro**, or **Gemini 3 Flash** going forward.
### Join Online Learning
π Public
π Update
The "Find a PLC" link has been renamed to **Join Online Learning** and now points to the Playlab Luma events page, where you can browse and register for upcoming workshops and learning sessions.
### Builder Conversations in Activity View
π Public
π New
Your own test conversations from Builder preview mode now appear in the Activity view alongside end-user conversations, including any moderated or flagged messages from those test sessions. This makes it easier to review how your app behaves during testing and spot moderation issues before sharing your app.
> [Learn more about Escalating Flagged Conversations](/features/Escalating%20Flagged%20Conversations)
## April 6, 2026
### Faster PPTX Uploads
π Public
π Update
PPTX conversion now runs through pandoc, matching our DOCX pipeline. Expect faster uploads and more consistent results when referencing PowerPoint files in Playlab apps.
## April 3, 2026
### Self-Harm Notification Alerts
π Public
π New
Org admins now receive real-time urgent notifications when messages are flagged for self-harm, separate from the standard 72-hour moderation digest. These alerts ensure immediate visibility for the people responsible for student safety.
> [Learn more about safety notifications](/features/Safety%20and%20Moderation%20Updates)
## March 30, 2026
### Document Editor Enabled for Everyone
π Public
π New
The document editor is now available for all users.
> [Learn more about the Doc Editor](/features/Doc%20Editor)
### Safety Notifications and Moderation Updates
π Public
π New
* Org admins now see an onboarding modal for Safety Notifications settings and can opt out of notifications
* Updated moderation prompts and PII descriptions to reduce false positives, allow IEP details, and permit answer keys
* App instructions are now moderated against Playlab's usage policy
* Org admins receive a 72-hour digest email summarizing moderation activity
* New "Needs Attention" filter in Activity view for moderated and reported messages
> [Learn more about safety notifications](/features/Safety%20and%20Moderation%20Updates)
### Ghana Year 3 Curriculum Update
π Public
π Update
Added Islamic Religious Studies, PEH Elective, Robotics, and ICT to the Year 3 Ghana Knowledge MCP subject list.
## March 15, 2026
### Embed Tool-Generated Images in DOCX Exports
π Public
π New
Tool-generated images are now embedded directly in DOCX exports.
### Doc Editor in Builder Preview
π’ Enterprise
π New
The doc editor is now supported in Builder preview mode.
## March 1, 2026
### Moderation Feedback UI
π Public
π New
Added a new moderation feedback interface for reviewing blocked content, allowing users to provide feedback on moderation decisions.
## February 28, 2026
### New AI Models: Claude 4.6, Gemini 3.1 Pro, GPT 5.2, and More
π Public
π Update
Upgraded available AI models including **Claude Sonnet 4.6**, **Claude Opus 4.6**, **Gemini 3.1 Pro**, **Gemini 3 Flash**, **GPT 5.2**, and **Kimi K2.5**. The default model for all new apps is now **Claude Sonnet 4.6**.
> [Learn more about selecting LLMs for your context](/features/Selecting%20an%20LLM)
### New Model: Mistral Large 3
π Public
π New
**Mistral Large 3** is now available β Mistral's latest large language model.
### Character Count for App Descriptions
π Public
π New
App description fields now display a character count indicator to help stay within limits.
## February 25, 2026
### Moderation: Conversation Context
π Public
π Update
Chat message moderation now includes conversation context, enabling more accurate moderation decisions.
## February 22, 2026
### Model Updates: Older Models Deprecated
π Public
π Update
Deprecated older models in favor of more capable newer versions:
**Anthropic:** Opus 3/4 β Opus 4.5, Haiku 3.5 β Haiku 4.5, Sonnet 3.7/4 β Sonnet 4.5
**OpenAI:** GPT 4.1 β GPT 5.1, GPT 4.1 Nano/5 Nano β GPT 5 Mini, GPT-4o β GPT 5.1, o3 Mini β GPT 5.1, GPT OSS 20B β GPT OSS 120B
> [Learn more about selecting LLMs for your context](/features/Selecting%20an%20LLM)
### New Knowledge Graph Content: Bookworms & Texas
π Org Only
π New
Added Bookworms curriculum and Texas state resources to Knowledge Graph tools.
## February 13, 2026
### Safety: Moderated Message Notifications
π Public
π Update
Users are now notified when their message is moderated, with updated language making it clear the user did nothing wrong.
### App Activity Export
π Org Only
π New
App creators in organizations can now export their app's conversation activity as a JSON file.
## February 12, 2026
### Accessibility Improvements
π Public
π Update
Screen reader and keyboard navigation improvements β announcement messages, feedback, and chat messages now surface correctly for assistive technologies.
### Deep Link to Conversation Messages
π Public
π New
You can now deep link to a specific message in a conversation. This is used for moderated message review and can also be used to share specific moments in a conversation.
### Fix: YouTube Video Embedding in Design Panel
π Public
π Fix
Resolved an issue where YouTube videos were not embedding properly in the design panel.
### Builder Default Prompt Template Updated
π Public
π Update
The default prompt template for the app builder now includes success criteria to help guide more effective app creation.
### Improved Moderation Language in Activity View
π Public
π Update
Improved the language displayed when viewing moderated user messages in the activity feed.
## January 14, 2026
### Canvas SSO & Deep Linking for All Organizations
π Org Only
π New
Canvas SSO and deep linking are now available for any organization β no longer limited to specific institutions. Organizations using Canvas can now enable SSO and direct users to specific apps or conversations via deep links.
## December 19, 2025
### Default Model Updated to Claude Sonnet 4.5
π Public
π Update
The default model for all new apps is now **Claude Sonnet 4.5**. This update brings improved reasoning capabilities and better performance to your Playlab apps right out of the box.
> [Learn more about selecing LLMs for your context](/features/Selecting%20an%20LLM)
## December 7, 2025
### New AI Models: Claude Opus 4.5, Gemini 3 Pro, and ChatGPT 5.1
π Public
π New
Three powerful new frontier models are now available in Playlab. **Claude Opus 4.5** is the most powerful Claude model, built for complex reasoning and creative tasks. **Gemini 3 Pro**is Google's most advanced model with strong logic and reasoning capabilities. **ChatGPT 5.1** is OpenAI's latest model optimized for natural conversation and versatile tasks.
> [Learn more about selecing LLMs for your context](/features/Selecting%20an%20LLM)
### Private Workspace Creation Removed
π Public
π Update
Playlab accounts can no longer create private workspaces outside of organizations. Users can still create workspaces inside organizations if they have the Creator role or above.
This is a change to ensure that there is more transparency and safety in regards to how Playlab is used by different users.
> [Learn more about creating workspaces](/getstarted/Creating%20Your%20Own%20Workspace)
## November 17, 2025
### Spanish Mode Now Available
π Public
π New
Spanish mode is now enabled in Playlab, allowing users to access the platform interface in Spanish. This includes translations across the builder, tools, references pane, and more.
> [Learn more about Spanish Mode](/features/Spanish%20Mode)
> [MΓ‘s informaciΓ³n sobre el Modo EspaΓ±ol](/features/Modo%20Espanol)
## November 15, 2025
### Tool Support for Playlab API
π Org Only
π New
Tools are now supported in the Playlab API, enabling more powerful programmatic interactions with your apps.
### Improved Markdown Handling
π Public
π Update
Enhanced markdown handling in chat input for better formatting support.
## November 11, 2025
### Voice Input for Organizations
π Public
π New
Voice Input is now available for apps within organizations. This feature is opt-in and must be enabled in both the organization settings and individual app settings.
How to use voice input in Playlab
> [Learn more about Voice Input](/features/Voice%20Input)
## November 6, 2025
### New Homepage Design
π Public
π New
Playlab's homepage has been completely redesigned with improved storytelling, clearer copy, and better visual presentation.
## November 5, 2025
### Export to DOCX Available to All Users
π Public
π New
The DOCX export tool is now available to all users, allowing AI to create downloadable Word documents directly from chat conversations.
How to export to docx in Playlab
> [Learn more about DOCX Export](/features/Exporting%20to%20Docx)
## November 4, 2025
### Improved Rich Text Formatting for Google Docs Export
π Public
π Update
Greatly improved rich text formatting support when exporting Google Docs. Math formulas now render correctly instead of displaying raw KaTeX syntax.
## October 29, 2025
### Fixed Haiku 4.5 Sequential Tool Usage
π Public
π Fix
Resolved an issue where Haiku 4.5 was refusing to call more than one tool in sequence per turn.
## October 24, 2025
### Network Error Fix
π Public
π Fix
Fixed the "network error" issue that occurred when AI took more than 60 seconds to respond. Responses may now take several minutes in extreme cases, but the error should no longer appear.
### MCP RAG Tools Moved to References Pane
π Public
π Update
MCP RAG tools and Knowledge Graph tools have been moved into the References pane for better organization. The Search References tool now falls back to traditional reference snippets for models that don't support tool calls.
How to leverage MCP References
> [Learn more about MCP Tools](/features/MCP%20tools)
## October 23, 2025
### Updated State Standards Tool
π Public
π Update
Released an improved version of the State Standards Tool with better accuracy, including proper support for TEKS standards.
### Updated CZI Knowledge Graph
π Public
π Update
Updated the CZI Knowledge Graph to the latest version provided by CZI.
## October 18, 2025
### Improved Evaluation Prompts
π Public
π Update
Enhanced evaluation prompts with additional guidance: "For each metric, make sure you can find an example of how it is achieved in the conversation and double-check your assessment." This should improve the accuracy of evaluations.
## October 16, 2025
### Fixed Haiku 4.5 Tool Usage
π Public
π Fix
Resolved an issue where Haiku 4.5 was not properly using tools.
## October 15, 2025
### Math Equation Input
π Public
π New
Introduced the ability to add math equations in chat via an equation modal with preview. A calculator-like UI component makes it easier to input mathematical expressions.
How to insert math equations in Playlab
> [Learn more about Math Inputs](/features/Math%20Inputs)
### Claude Haiku 4.5 Released
π Public
π New
Claude Haiku 4.5 is now available for use in your apps.
## October 6, 2025
### Qualitative Feedback for App Evaluations
π Public
π New
You can now leave qualitative text feedback on app evaluations. After selecting thumbs up or thumbs down, a text input field appears for additional comments.
## October 1, 2025
### Tool UI and Project Enhancements
π Public
π Update
Search type MCP tools including Knowledge Graph tools now have their results collapsed by default in the chat UI. This addresses UX issues around the org knowledge graph tool and improves tools generally.
> [Learn more about MCP Tools](/features/MCP%20tools)
Project names can now be up to 100 characters long in the inline project name editor in the Builder, giving you more flexibility in naming your projects.
## September 30, 2025
### App Evaluations in App Activity
π Public
π New
Individual App Activity Review allows you to dive deep into the usage analytics and performance metrics of a specific Playlab app. Unlike workspace activity review which shows usage across all your apps, this feature provides focused insights into how users interact with a particular app, including conversation patterns, feature usage, and engagement metrics.
Think of it as having a microscope for your app's performance. While workspace activity gives you the big picture across all your apps, individual app activity lets you examine the details of how one specific app is performing and being used by your audience.
> [Learn more about Individual App Activity](/features/Reviewing%20App%20Activity)
### Claude Sonnet 4.5 Now Available
π Public
π New
We have updated our available models to include Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.5 LLM.
## September 11, 2025
### 3 New AI models to build with
π Public
π New
We've added three new models into Playlab. GPT-5, GPT-5 Mini, and GPT-5 Nano are now available to build with.
### Enabled Markdown Support in Chat Window
π Public
π New
You can now enter markdown formatting into the Playlab chat window and it will be converted to have proper formatting.
## September 10, 2025
### Submitting feedback in Playlab
π Public
π New
We've made it easier than for Playlab useres to share their thoughts and suggestions with our team. The new feedback system allows you to quickly report bugs, request features, or share general feedback directly from within Playlab.
> [Learn more about Submitting Feedback](/features/Submitting%20Feedback/)
## August 30, 2025
### Updated Public Change Log
π Public
π Update
We've enhanced our public change log with improved formatting and better organization. The updated change log now provides clearer visibility into feature releases, updates, and improvements across all Playlab tools and services.
This update includes streamlined navigation, better categorization of changes, and enhanced visual indicators for different types of updates to help users quickly identify relevant improvements to their workflow.
> [View the complete change log history](/changelog/)
## August 26, 2025
### Standards Tool Release
π Public
π New
The State Standards Knowledge Graph Tool transforms your Playlab apps by providing direct access to a comprehensive database of educational standards including Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and WIDA English Language Development standards.
Rather than relying on generic AI responses about educational standards, your app can now query specific, standards-aligned content that understands how every standard connects within state frameworks.
> [Learn more about how to better leverage Standards by using the new Standard MCP Tools](/features/MCP%20Standards/)
### IM Knowledge Graph Tool Update
π Public
π Update
The Illustrative Mathematics Knowledge Graph tool has been updated to be more reliable, especially when fetching cooldowns for lessons, and is now available to all users.
> [Learn more about the IM Knowledge Graph Tool](/features/MCP%20IMKG/)
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## August 24, 2025
### Organization-Level References
π’ Enterprise
π New
Organization-level references are now live. Similar to current workspace-level references, users can upload a reference via the reference library by selecting the Organization name. The reference will be immediately made available to all apps in that organization.
> [Learn more about Organizational References](/features/Organizational%20References)
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## August 23, 2025
### Blog Link Addition
π Public
π New
Added a link to the Playlab Blog in the desktop top navigation for easier access to company updates and resources.
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## August 22, 2025
### Canvas LTI Integration Improvements
π’ Enterprise
π Update
Updated Canvas-provisioned users to land on their organization's apps page by default. Additionally, Canvas-provisioned users are now unable to create workspaces or apps by default, per institutional requirements.
### Moderation System Enhancement
π Public
π Update
Switched the moderation system to use a custom Llama-4 Scout model based on analysis of weeks of usage data for improved accuracy and performance.
### Google Drive Export Tool Improvements
π Public
π Update
Made various improvements to the Google Drive export tool in preparation for public release, including major UX enhancements.
> [Export to Google Drive demo app](https://www.loom.com/share/37617c279cb54a0e8f430d315a086e83?sid=10c3ffdb-bbe8-47e2-a8d5-c255fd3da7b7)
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## August 21, 2025
### Move Apps to Workspace Feature
π Public
π New
Moving apps to workspace allows you to transfer apps youβve created from one workspace to another within your organization. This feature helps you reorganize your projects without the need to remix or duplicate apps when your workspace needs change.
This is particularly useful when you initially create an app in one workspace but later decide it would be better suited in a different workspace, or when you need to transfer personal projects to team workspaces.
> [Learn how to move apps to different workspaces](/features/Move%20Apps%20to%20Workspace)
***
## August 20, 2025
### MCP RAG Tools Release
π Public
π New
The MCP RAG tool is now available to everybody to use. The Reference Search Tool transforms how your Playlab apps access and utilize uploaded reference materials. Instead of relying on the traditional reference system that finds only the 10 most similar snippets, this MCP-powered tool provides intelligent search capabilities that can navigate through your documents like an expert would, finding specific information with greater precision and context awareness.
Think of it like having a knowledgeable research assistant who knows exactly where to look in your filing cabinet. Rather than randomly pulling out the first 10 files that seem related, this tool can systematically search through your organized materials until it finds exactly whatβs needed for the conversation.
> [Learn how to use the MCP Referencing Tools](/features/MCP%20RAG)
***
## August 19, 2025
### IM MCP Knowledge Graph Tool Updates
π Public
π Update
Updated the IM MCP Knowledge Graph tool to support additional operations including "get\_dependent\_units," "get\_prerequisites\_for\_unit," "get\_activities\_by\_routine\_and\_grade," and "get\_standards\_for\_content." The update also resolves issues with LLM tool argument parsing errors.
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## August 18, 2025
### Google Drive Integration Features
π Public
π New
Released Account Connections screen where users can connect external systems such as Google accounts for Google Drive access.
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## August 17, 2025
### Additional AI Models
π Public
π New
The following new open weight LLMs are now available to all users. Playlab is committed to allowing users to increasingly have access to open weight models.
* **Kimi K2** by Moonshot AI
* **gpt-oss-120b** (OpenAI's new large open weight model)
* **gpt-oss-20b** (OpenAI's new medium sized open weight model)
### Tool Calling UI Improvements
π Public
π Update
Improved tool calling UI that no longer displays excessive text for Google Drive exports. LLMs now have additional chances to respond or call another tool after initial tool calls, allowing for more complex tool call chains and better error recovery.
***
## August 16, 2025
### Checkbox Starter Inputs
π Public
π New
Checkbox starter inputs are now available, expanding the range of input types available for app builders.
***
## August 15, 2025
### 2D Math Visualization Tool
π Public
π New
Released a new math visualization tool for plotting points on a 2D plane, enhancing mathematical learning capabilities.
### Increased Starter Input Limits
π Public
π Update
Increased the maximum number of starter inputs per app from 10 to 50, and input labels from 100 to 250 characters to meet real-world usage needs.
### Canvas LTI Implementation
π’ Enterprise
π New
Implemented Canvas LTI for authentication and provisioning via Rosterstream, with ongoing refinement of permissions and roles assignment.
### GPT 4.1 Tools Support
π Public
π Update
Updated builder UI to indicate that new GPT 4.1 models support tools functionality.
***
## July 15, 2025
### Major Model Updates
π Public
π Update
### Model Updates
We're excited to share some updates to our available large language models:
* The default model for new apps is now **Claude Sonnet 4**.
* **GPT-4o** has been updated to the latest version of the model (from the August 2024 version to the **November 2024** version).
* All apps previously using GPT-4o August will automatically transition to the improved GPT-4o November.
* Claude Sonnet 3.7 Reasoning has been updated to **Claude Sonnet 4 Reasoning.**
* All apps previously using Sonnet 3.7 Reasoning will automatically transition to the improved Sonnet 4 Reasoning.
* Gemini 2.0 Flash has been updated to **Gemini 2.5 Flash.**
* All apps previously using Gemini 2.0 Flash will automatically transition to the improved Gemini 2.5 Flash.
* π Added **Gemini 2.5 Pro.**
* π Added **GPT 4.1.**
* π Added **GPT 4.1 Nano.**
These updates are designed to elevate your experience and keep your projects running smoothly with the latest AI advancements.
***
## June 27, 2025
### Model Context Protocol (MCP) - Introducing Tools!
π Public
π New
Transform your apps with precise, reliable tools that deliver consistent educational results. New MCP Tools include the Chart Generator Tool for creating bar, line, pie, doughnut, radar, and polar area charts, the Number Line Generator Tool for generating number lines with specified ranges and marked numbers, the Right Triangle Diagram Tool for creating precise right triangle diagrams with exact sides and angles, and the Cylinder Diagram Tool for generating clean 3D cylinder diagrams.
To get started, click the Tools icon in the Playlab builder, select your desired MCP Tools, and customize your app prompts accordingly.
> [Learn more about MCP Tools](/features/MCP%20tools)
***
## June 9, 2025
### Multi-app Remixing
π Public
π New
Streamline your workflow with the ability to remix up to 10 Playlab apps simultaneously into your workspace. This batch remixing feature saves time when experimenting or building upon multiple apps.
> [Learn how to Remix Multiple Apps](/features/Remixing%20multiple%20apps)
***
## June 3, 2025
### Model Updates
π Public
π Update
Deepseek model is now available, allowing you to benefit from this efficient open-source model. Claude Haiku 3.5 has returned and is perfect for concise and impactful text generation. Sonnet 3.5 has been upgraded to 3.7 with automatic transition for existing apps.
***
## April 8, 2025
### New Models
π Public
π New
Llama 4 Maverick open-weight model is now available. OpenAI o1 has been updated to o3 Mini for improved performance across most benchmarks.
***
## March 13, 2025
### Richer Starter Inputs
π Public
π Update
Enhance user interaction with expanded input types including short text and long text inputs, dropdown selections, file uploads, required/optional input settings, and easy reordering of inputs.
> \| [Learn about Richer Starter Inputs](/features/Richer%20Starter%20Inputs)
***
## February 28, 2025
### Expanded Model Library
π Public
π New
New models available include Claude 3.7 Sonnet (standard and extended reasoning modes), Gemini 2 Flash, LearnLM (experimental), Llama 3.3 70B Instruct, and o1. A total of 9 different AI models are now available in Playlab.
Model deprecations include Claude 3.5 Haiku (defaults to Claude 3.5 Sonnet), GPT 4o Mini (defaults to GPT 4o), and Mistral Large (defaults to GPT 4o).
> [Selecting an LLM Model Guide](/features/Selecting%20an%20LLM)
***
## February 14, 2025
### Organizing Workspaces
π’ Enterprise
π New
**Organizing Workspaces**
You can now better organize and distinguish between apps in your workspaces based on their development status. This feature allows you to sort apps by different statuses, making it easier to identify which apps are ready for use, in progress, or need review.
Better organize your apps with development status tracking. App statuses include Playing (default for new apps in prototype stage), Experimenting (for prototypes ready for testing), In Review (apps awaiting administrator review), and Ready to Use (tested, reviewed, and production-ready apps).
Filter apps by status to streamline your workspace and focus on specific development stages.
> [Organizing Workspaces Guide](/features/Organizing%20Workspaces)
***
## December 3, 2024
### Enhanced Organization Management
π’ Enterprise
π Update
The new "Workspace Only" Role serves as the default organization role for new members. Members with this role only see workspaces they're explicitly added to, cannot access the organization-wide Apps page, and benefit from improved member filtering by role.
Publishing controls have been updated so only Admin, Creator, and Explorer roles can publish organization-wide or publicly, while Workspace Only members can only publish within their assigned workspaces.
***
## November 20, 2024
### Community App Discovery
π Public
π New
Search and discover community apps on the Explore page to find inspiration and resources from fellow educators.
> [Explore page](https://www.playlab.ai/explore)
***
## November 18, 2024
### Quick App & Conversation Sharing
π Public
π New
Instantly generate shareable links for your apps or specific conversations. This feature is perfect for collaborating with colleagues or sharing work with students.
***
## November 14, 2024
### Improved Model Selection
π Public
π Update
Model descriptions now appear when selecting LLMs to help choose the best fit for your use case.
Enhanced conversation filtering with date range options is also available.
***
## November 12, 2024
### Claude Model Updates
π Public
π Update
Updated to the newest Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3.5 Haiku. Removed older, less-used models (Mistral Small, Medium), with apps using deprecated models automatically transitioning to GPT-4o.
***
## November 1, 2024
### Enhanced Organization Navigation
π’ Enterprise
π Update
Organization workspaces now display in an improved tile format, making it easier for larger organizations to organize and manage their work.
***
## October 25, 2024
### Smarter Reference Usage
π Public
π Update
The improved reference system now better understands conversation flow and pulls more relevant reference material when needed.
***
## October 22, 2024
### Mobile-Friendly Updates
π Public
π Update
Significantly improved mobile experience for navigating and using Playlab apps. Building and activity review mobile support is coming soon.
***
## October 21, 2024
### Community Filtering
π Public
π Update
For apps shared on the Explore page, you can now filter out community-initiated conversations when reviewing app activity.
***
## October 17, 2024
### Enhanced References Management
π Public
π Update
* Any reference that is visible to everyone in a workspace will now have the `Shared in this workspace` indicator.
* All new references will be app-level by default, visible to they app they were uploaded to only.
* All used references show in a separate section from the rest of the unused workspace references. The unused workspace references list can be shown or hidden.
* A reference can be selected and unselected only by clicking the circle next to its name.
* Any workspace-level shared references show a confirmation modal before deletion. App-level references do not show a confirmation modal on deletion.
* Remixing an app with app-level references will always duplicate the references.
***
## October 14, 2024
### Optimized Short References
π Public
π Update
Improved handling of 1-3 page documents like rubrics and memos for better integration in app responses. Re-upload existing short references to benefit from this improvement.
***
## October 11, 2024
### Global Help Menu
π Public
π New
Added an easily accessible help menu in the top right of most pages for quick access to guides and Playlab resources.
***
## September 27, 2024
### Reference Transparency
π Public
π New
See which references influenced your app's responses directly in the builder. View relevance rankings and exact reference excerpts used.
***
## August 9, 2024
### Rich App Design
π Public
π New
Use the "Design" view in the builder to include links, images, and videos in your app information, creating richer user experiences.
***
## July 31, 2024
### Improved Copy/Paste
π Public
π Update
Enhanced compatibility for copying and pasting conversations to various platforms beyond Google Docs.
***
## July 29, 2024
### Accessibility Improvements
π Public
π Update
All published apps now achieve 100% Lighthouse Accessibility scores, ensuring compatibility with screen readers and other accessibility tools.
***
## July 28, 2024
### Starred Apps
π Public
π New
Star apps you want easy access to later. View all starred apps on your personal Starred page, sorted by most recently starred.
***
## July 25, 2024
### Richer Launch Views
π Public
π Update
You can now toggle to βDesignβ view in the builder to optionally add additional information for users of your app that theyβll see when they launch it. Use this space to tell people about the philosophy behind your app, how your app was built, how to get the most out of your app, and any other ideas you have. More to come to the Design view soon.
***
## July 13, 2024
### Image Input Support
π’ Enterprise
π New
For organizations using GPT-4o or Claude 3.x models, you can now allow users to send images to your apps. Support includes .jpg, .png, .gif, and .webp formats with an increased file size limit to 5MB. Image inputs are off by default and controlled in Builder Settings.
***
## July 11, 2024
### Updated Community Library
π Public
π Update
Discover, share, and remix over 350 apps built by educators in our enhanced community library.
> [Community library](https://www.playlab.ai/explore)
***
## July 5, 2024
### QR Code Generation
π Public
π New
Quickly generate QR codes for your apps to easily share with students and colleagues. Find this feature next to existing publish options in the builder.
***
## July 3, 2024
### Web Links as References
π Public
π New
Add webpage links (including Google Docs/Sheets/Slides and PDFs) as references for your apps. Playlab respects website robots.txt rules for responsible web scraping.
***
## June 28, 2024
### Version History v0
π Public
π New
Track changes to your apps with version history. Features include automatic saves every 15 minutes, versions saved each time you publish, the ability to compare current version with previously published versions, and location next to the review icon and app title in the editor.
***
## June 20, 2024
### Claude 3.5 Sonnet
π Public
π Update
Upgraded to Claude 3.5 Sonnet, bringing GPT-4o level capabilities at a more affordable price point.
***
## June 17, 2024
### Better Link Handling
π Public
π Update
AI-generated links now open in new tabs for seamless conversation continuation. Improved Playlab Assistant UI behavior and clearer error messages for oversized reference files are also included.
***
## June 13, 2024
### App Remixing
π Public
π New
You can now remix any app you have access to (published publicly or creator access) and duplicate apps within the same workspace.
Features include clear republishing indicators showing last publish date, enhanced review button functionality, and updated published app backgrounds.
The review button from the builder now takes you to activity filtered by that app, like it shouldβve all along.
***
## June 4, 2024
### Major Interface Overhaul
π Public
π Update
Complete redesign of main Playlab pages focusing on streamlined app organization and discovery, better workspace management, and improved navigation between built apps, used apps, and workspaces.
***
## May 21, 2024
### Workspace Renaming & Input Visibility
π Public
β¨ New
You can now rename workspaces! Workspace names are required to be unique within a single organization. Additionally, values entered for starter inputs for an app are now visible everywhere a conversation can be reviewed.
***
## May 19, 2024
### Performance Improvements for Large Organizations
π Public
π Update
Organization and Workspace member lists are now much faster and include search functionality for groups with thousands of members, making it easier to manage large teams.
***
## May 16, 2024
### GPT-4o Integration & Math Support
π Public
β¨ New
You can now build with the newest OpenAI model GPT-4o, bringing cutting-edge AI capabilities to your Playlab apps. We've also improved support for complex math formatting, especially from OpenAI models.
***
## May 14, 2024
### AI Building Assistant & Print Support
π Public
β¨ New
Introducing the AI Building Assistant! You can now ask Playlab to help you build apps directly in the builder view. This feature includes minor layout improvements to the build experience and will continue to evolve based on your feedback.
You can also now easily print conversations from the review interface, with PDF export support on most devices.
***
## May 9, 2024
### Copy Conversation & Education Features
π Public
β¨ New
Added a Copy Conversation button at the top of conversation review pages, allowing you to paste conversations into Google Docs or Word with much better formatting than manual copying. Additionally, rostering and SSO support via Google, Clever, and OpenID is now in beta for educational institutions.
## May 1, 2024
### Continue Previous Conversations
π Public
β¨ New
You can now continue previous conversations you've had with apps directly from the My Conversations page, making it easier to pick up where you left off with your favorite Playlab applications.
## April 15, 2024
### Performance Enhancements
π Public
π Update
Improved builder and app user experience performance to better support sustained continuous usage as our community grows.
***
## April 11, 2024
### Updated Public Site
π Public
π Update
Refreshed public website with better explanations of Playlab's mission and acknowledgment of our supporting community.
***
## April 6, 2024
### Bug Fixes
π Public
π Fix
Fixed formatting issues with sub-bullets within app instructions.
***
## April 5, 2024
### App Templates
π Public
π New
New set of app templates to help builders kickstart their projects.
***
## April 3, 2024
### Direct File Upload
π Public
π New
Upload files directly into app conversations for AI processing. Increased file size limit to 5MB.
***
## April 2, 2024
### Enhanced Explore Page
π Public
π Update
New explore page with example apps and templates available once logged in.
***
## April 1, 2024
### Conversation Review
π Public
π New
MVP ability to review past conversations with published apps through "My Conversations."
***
## March 16, 2024
### Mistral Models
π Public
π New
Added support for new Mistral models including Mistral Large, offering faster and more capable alternatives suitable for GPT-4 Turbo-level tasks.
***
## March 15, 2024
### Advanced Math Formatting
π Public
π New
Apps now support advanced mathematical formatting in generated outputs.
### Date Awareness
π Public
π New
Apps built on Playlab now know today's date in the user's current timezone.
### Claude 3 Models
π Public
π New
Anthropic's latest Claude 3 models (Opus, Sonnet, Haiku) replace Claude 2 and Claude Instant, offering capabilities comparable to GPT-4 Turbo.
***
## March 1, 2024
### Bulk User Addition
π’ Enterprise
π New
Add multiple people to workspaces and organizations with the same role simultaneously instead of entering emails one by one.
***
## February 22, 2024
### Security Enhancements
π Public
π Update
Additional security checks added to the Review Conversations feature.
Improved detection of issues with our email sender which was briefly affecting some users receiving password reset emails.
***
## February 20, 2024
### Security Updates
π Public
π Update
Shortened login timeouts for improved security on shared computers.
Improved moderation of app instructions as part of our commitment to continue working to make Playlab a safe environment for education.
***
## February 17, 2024
### Navigation Improvements
π Public
π Update
Builder back button now correctly navigates to app workspace.
Project names must be unique within workspaces. Removed legacy code for improved architecture.
***
## February 15, 2024
### Improved Error Handling
π Public
π Update
Better feedback when remixing encounters issues.
***
## February 11, 2024
### Sections Support
π’ Enterprise
π New
Introduced Sections for grouping users, which allows you to group users in order to quickly be able to review usage of apps by people within that group (think teachers reviewing student work). First step for us to prepare for direct SIS rostering integrations.
***
## February 8, 2024
### Mistral AI Integration
π Public
π New
Mistral AI model support is now available for all builders (tiny, small, and medium model sizes).
***
## February 7, 2024
### Dark Mode
π Public
π New
Playlab now supports dark mode!
***
## February 6, 2024
### Community Showcase
π Public
π Update
Explore favorite community-built apps directly from our home page.
> [Home page](https://www.playlab.ai)
***
## January 22, 2024
Completely Refreshed App Builder
π Public
β¨ New
Major overhaul of the app building experience with expanded instruction space, document-style formatting support, auto-save functionality, and streamlined reference management. Perfect for building complex and multi-step applications.
Key improvements include:
Much more space to write your AI instructions along with support for regular formatting more like a document, especially nice for building complex and multi-step apps
Everything you change auto-saves by default, and your app preview now automatically refreshes as well
Add/remove/delete references without leaving the builder
Easily switch between tool and chatbot style apps, AI models and variability, no more starting over when you realize you really wanted to do the other thing
When you create a new app, you get a head start with a simple template
Starter Inputs
π Public
β¨ New
If it's better for your AI to get some structured input from the user up front before launching into a conversation, you can now quickly add that to your design from the builder settings menu.
Updated App Experience
π Public
π Update
Fresh design for launching and interacting with your apps. Quick links let you jump to editing or remixing an app if you're signed in.
My Playlab Dashboard
π Public
β¨ New
Now see all your apps and workspaces in one place, quickly filter for apps you're looking for and jump directly to using an app. We'll be refreshing My Playlab over the next few months to make it more useful as your personal home within the community.
Organizations for Schools and Impact Organizations
π Public
β¨ New
Schools and impact organizations can now nest multiple workspaces underneath a Playlab Organization. This enables better organization of apps across different teams in your school, the ability to publish apps to your organization instead of all of Playlab, and the ability to see who's using which of your apps as long as that person also belongs to your organization.
The organizations update also comes with more fine-grained roles at both the Workspace and Organization level to accommodate the different needs of admins, staff and students.
Simplified Sharing
π Public
π Update
Quickly share the latest version of your app with a streamlined share menu, no more multi-step publish page.
***
## Questions?
If you have any questions about these updates or need help with any Playlab features, please email us at [support@playlab.ai](mailto:support@playlab.ai)
***
Last updated: 05-27-2026
