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Release Notes

We're constantly improving AbTrove. Here's what's new.

Change types:

New Feature
Improvement
Bug Fix
Security
Performance

January 25, 2026

v2.8

Registry features page redesign

Clearer registry benefits page

Improvement

We've redesigned the registry features page to better explain how AbTrove compares to spreadsheets, with a clear problem/solution structure and focused messaging.

January 24, 2026

v2.7

Experiment Builder enhancements & testing improvements

Guided onboarding tour for Experiment Builder

New Feature

New users now get a 7-step interactive tour when they first use the Experiment Builder, helping them understand how to create multi-day experiments.

Autosave for experiments

New Feature

Your experiment drafts are now automatically saved every 60 seconds. If you accidentally close your browser, you can recover your work when you return.

Keyboard shortcuts

New Feature

Power users can now use Ctrl+S to save, Ctrl+D to add a new day, and other shortcuts. Press Shift+? to see all available shortcuts.

Better empty state guidance

Improvement

When you create a new day in your experiment, you'll now see helpful guidance showing what sections you can add.

Contextual help tooltips

Improvement

Complex fields like dilution calculations now have helpful tooltips explaining what each field means.

Smarter sidebar layout

Improvement

The antibody locator sidebar now only appears when you select a cell, giving you more screen space when browsing.

January 21, 2026

v2.6

Responsive layout improvements

Better support for smaller screens

Improvement

The antibody locator page now works well on half-screen windows and 14-inch displays. The sidebar adapts its size for better readability at narrower widths.

Fixed sidebar overlap issues

Bug Fix

Storage boxes no longer shift position when opening the detail sidebar - they smoothly resize instead.

January 20, 2026

v2.5

Multi-file PDF import & streamlined onboarding

Bulk PDF import - up to 50 files at once

New Feature

You can now upload up to 50 antibody datasheets at once. We'll process them in the background with accurate time estimates so you can track progress.

Table view for PDF import review

Improvement

When reviewing extracted antibody data, you now see a clean table showing all key fields at a glance. Click any row to edit details.

Streamlined lab creation

Improvement

Creating a new lab is now faster with fewer steps. Research preferences have moved to an optional step after lab creation, so you can skip them if you're in a hurry.

Sign out button during onboarding

Improvement

You can now sign out during the lab creation process if you realize you're signed in with the wrong account.

Quick start guide

Improvement

New users can now access a detailed guide explaining whether to create a new lab or join an existing one, with step-by-step expectations for each path.

Fixed payment completion redirect

Bug Fix

After completing a payment, you're now automatically redirected into the app instead of having to click a button.

January 19, 2026

v2.4

Sign-in improvements

Fixed button text during sign-in

Bug Fix

When signing in and getting a verification challenge, the button now correctly shows 'Signing In...' instead of 'Creating Account...'

January 18, 2026

v2.3

Plan selection, mobile improvements & security enhancements

Choose your plan during lab creation

New Feature

You can now select your plan (Free, Small Lab, Medium Lab, or Large Lab) when creating a new lab. Payment is processed securely through Paddle before your lab is created.

Plan-aware team invitations

New Feature

When inviting team members, you'll see your plan's user limit and how many invitation slots remain. Free plan users see a clear message about the single-user limitation.

Simplified sign-up form

Improvement

We've reduced the sign-up form to just the essentials. Role selection is now an optional step you can skip if you prefer.

Better mobile lab selection

Improvement

Switching labs on mobile now uses a touch-friendly bottom sheet instead of a dropdown. All labs are visible with smooth scrolling.

Mobile account settings

Improvement

We've added a dedicated mobile-optimized account settings page where you can update your profile, preferences, and language settings.

Mobile orders page now works correctly

Improvement

Fixed an issue where orders weren't displaying on the mobile orders page.

Streamlined import options

Improvement

The bulk import selection page now highlights PDF datasheet upload as the recommended option for better data quality.

Faster page loads

Improvement

We've optimized how large libraries (Excel processing, PDF generation) are loaded - they now only load when you actually need them.

Smart caching

Improvement

Registry data is now intelligently cached for faster browsing, with automatic updates when you make changes.

Enhanced security protections

Security

We've added comprehensive protection against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) across all sensitive operations.

Bot protection on sign-in

Security

Added Cloudflare Turnstile protection to prevent automated attacks on the sign-in page.

Fixed mobile lab switching

Bug Fix

Resolved several issues that could cause antibody lists to not update properly when switching between labs on mobile.

Fixed lab creation errors

Bug Fix

Improved error handling during lab creation - you'll now see clear messages if something goes wrong instead of silent failures.

January 17, 2026

v2.2

Mobile design refresh & new device verification

New device verification

New Feature

For added security, you may be asked to verify your identity when signing in from a new device. A verification code will be sent to your email.

Refreshed mobile design

Improvement

We've given the mobile experience a visual refresh with consistent card styles, smooth animations, and color-coded section headers.

Mobile bottom sheets

Improvement

All mobile pop-ups now use a consistent bottom sheet pattern that's easier to use and dismiss with a swipe.

Consistent mobile headers

Improvement

Every mobile page now has a unified header design with color-coded gradients to help you know where you are in the app.

Mobile antibody details

Improvement

Tapping on a storage cell now shows complete antibody and tube details in a slide-up panel.

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