What's New in 2026 Q1
Discover the latest enhancements to the LanOnasis platform, including revolutionary CLI features, web IDE support, advanced memory intelligence, and enhanced security.
π Major Announcementsβ
β¨ Web IDE Support - Now on vscode.dev and github.devβ
The LanOnasis Memory Assistant is now available in web-based IDEs, bringing intelligent memory management to your browser-based development workflow.
What this means:
- β Full memory management in vscode.dev
- β GitHub.dev integration
- β Synchronized context across all devices
- β No installation required - just add the extension
Get Started:
- Open vscode.dev or github.dev
- Install "LanOnasis Memory Assistant" extension
- Authenticate with OAuth
- Start managing memories instantly!
π CLI v3.9.8 - Memory Intelligence & Behavior Operationsβ
The latest CLI release introduces powerful new capabilities for understanding and leveraging your memory patterns.
Memory Intelligence Commandsβ
Automated Insights:
# Get tag suggestions for content
onasis memory intelligence suggest-tags --file ./notes.md
# Find related memories
onasis memory intelligence find-related "deployment process"
# Detect duplicate memories
onasis memory intelligence detect-duplicates --threshold 0.8
# Extract key insights
onasis memory intelligence extract-insights \
--memory-ids mem_123,mem_456 \
--topic "key decisions"
# Analyze usage patterns
onasis memory intelligence analyze-patterns --time-range "last-30-days"
Behavior Operationsβ
Workflow Intelligence:
# Record workflow context
onasis memory behavior record \
--action "code-review" \
--context '{"pr":"#123","files":["src/index.ts"]}'
# Recall similar patterns
onasis memory behavior recall "code review process"
# Get action suggestions
onasis memory behavior suggest \
--current-context '{"file":"src/index.ts","action":"testing"}'
Session Persistenceβ
Save Development Context:
# Save current session (branch, status, changed files)
onasis memory save-session --title "Feature Development"
π Enhanced Security - OAuth 2.0 with PKCEβ
Complete authentication overhaul with enterprise-grade security.
New Features:
- OAuth 2.0 with PKCE: Browser-based secure authentication
- Live API Verification: Real-time auth status checking
- OS-Level Credential Storage: Keychain integration (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- Automatic Token Refresh: No manual re-authentication needed
- Console Redaction: Prevents credential leaks in logs
New Commands:
# OAuth authentication (recommended)
onasis auth login
# Check status with live API probe
onasis auth status
# View your full profile
onasis whoami
Security Fixes:
- β Fixed OAuth sessions showing "Not Authenticated" incorrectly
- β Removed 24-hour validation bypass
- β Stale cache invalidation on 401
- β Restricted offline grace to network failures only
π€ MCP Production Upgradesβ
Enhanced Model Context Protocol with new tools and improved reliability.
Production Endpoint:
- Base URL:
https://mcp.lanonasis.com - SSE:
https://mcp.lanonasis.com/sse - WebSocket:
wss://mcp.lanonasis.com/ws
New MCP Tools:
memory_health- Check memory bank healthsuggest_tags- AI-powered tag suggestionsfind_related- Semantic related memory lookupdetect_duplicates- Duplicate detectionextract_insights- Key insight extractionanalyze_patterns- Pattern analysisbehavior_record- Record workflow contextbehavior_recall- Recall behavior patternsbehavior_suggest- Suggest next actionssave_session- Save session contextget_me- User profile retrieval
CLI-Embedded MCP Server:
# Start local MCP server
onasis mcp-server start --http --port 3001
# Check status
onasis mcp-server status
π οΈ Feature Highlightsβ
Seamless Inline Text Editingβ
No more external editor dependencies! Professional multi-line editing directly in your terminal.
# Create with inline editor
onasis memory create --inline
# Update existing memory
onasis memory update mem_123 --inline
Features:
- β¨ Multi-line editing with visual feedback
- π― Line numbers and cursor indicators
- β¨οΈ Full keyboard navigation
- πΎ Auto-preserves existing content
- π« No external editor needed
Intelligent MCP Connectionβ
Automatic MCP server discovery and configuration.
# Auto-connect with best available mode
onasis mcp connect
# Check connection status
onasis mcp status
Features:
- π Auto-detects embedded MCP server
- πΎ Automatic configuration persistence
- π Health monitoring and auto-reconnection
- β Connection verification before operations
- π οΈ Clear error messages with troubleshooting
First-Run Onboardingβ
Interactive setup for new users.
onasis init
# or
onasis guide
Experience:
- π Step-by-step guided setup
- π§ͺ Automatic connectivity tests
- βοΈ Smart default configuration
- π‘ Context-aware troubleshooting
- π Interactive help and tips
JSON & File-Based Memory Creationβ
Flexible memory creation options for automation.
# JSON payload
onasis memory create --json '{"title":"My Memory","content":"...","type":"knowledge"}'
# From file
onasis memory create --content-file ./memory.md
π Service Enhancementsβ
API Gatewayβ
Improvements:
- OAuth token passthrough for all proxied services
- Centralized rate limiting and routing
- Enhanced request tracing with request IDs
- Plan-based rate limiting
- New
get-meendpoint for user profiles
Endpoint: https://api.lanonasis.com
Auth Gatewayβ
New Features:
- Opaque OAuth PKCE token introspection
- Live profile endpoint (
GET /v1/auth/me) - Token verification fallback
- Enhanced audit logging
Endpoint: https://auth.lanonasis.com
Memory Serviceβ
Enhancements:
- Consistent response normalization
- Legacy endpoint compatibility layer
- Proactive session refresh
- Improved error handling
- Intelligence and behavior operations
Endpoint: https://api.lanonasis.com/api/v1/memories
Public documentation now treats the plural /api/v1/memories/* family as
canonical. Singular /api/v1/memory/* routes remain available as compatibility
aliases in the redirect layer.
π» IDE Extensionsβ
VSCode Extension v2.1.1β
New Features:
- π Web extension support (vscode.dev, github.dev)
- π¦ Virtual workspace support
- π Untrusted workspace support
- π¨ Enhanced React-based UI (experimental)
- π CLI v3.0.6+ integration
Configuration:
{
"lanonasis.enableMCP": true,
"lanonasis.mcpAutoDiscover": true,
"lanonasis.transportPreference": "auto",
"lanonasis.useEnhancedUI": true,
"lanonasis.preferCLI": true
}
Keyboard Shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl+Shift+M | Search memories |
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+M | Create from selection |
Ctrl+Shift+K | Manage API keys |
π New Documentationβ
Added Sectionsβ
- CLI Reference: Complete command reference with examples
- Memory Intelligence: Guide to AI-powered features
- Behavior Operations: Workflow intelligence documentation
- Web IDE Setup: vscode.dev and github.dev guides
- OAuth PKCE Flow: Complete authentication guide
- MCP Production Deployment: Production server configuration
- Security Runbooks: Auth hardening procedures
Improved Guidesβ
- Authentication troubleshooting with live verification
- MCP transport selection guide
- API key management best practices
- Migration guides for OAuth adoption
π Migration Guideβ
For Existing Usersβ
1. Update CLIβ
npm install -g @lanonasis/cli@latest
2. Migrate to OAuth (Recommended)β
# Old way (still works)
onasis auth login --vendor-key <key>
# New recommended way
onasis auth login
# Opens browser for secure OAuth
3. Update IDE Extensionsβ
Install "LanOnasis Memory Assistant" v2.1.1+ from your IDE's extension marketplace.
4. Migrate IDE Credentialsβ
# In VSCode (Desktop or Web)
# 1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P
# 2. Run: Lanonasis: Authenticate
# 3. Select "OAuth (Browser)"
# 4. Done! Credentials now stored securely
β οΈ Breaking Changesβ
Deprecatedβ
- Plaintext API Key Setting (IDE): Migrate to SecretStorage
- Old:
lanonasis.apiKeyin settings.json - New: Use
Lanonasis: Authenticatecommand
- Old:
Behavior Changesβ
auth statusnow performs live API probe: May reveal auth issues previously hidden- Offline grace restricted: Now applies only to network failures, not auth rejections
- Manual endpoint overrides preserved: No longer overwritten by service discovery
π Critical Bug Fixesβ
Security:
- β Fixed OAuth sessions showing "Not Authenticated" incorrectly
- β Removed 24-hour validation bypass security hole
- β Fixed bogus vendor key always passing auth
- β Stale JWT cleared on vendor key switch
Stability:
- β Fixed frozen terminal during inline editing
- β Fixed service discovery overwriting manual overrides
- β Fixed memory auth routing inconsistencies
Compatibility:
- β Zod v4 compatibility fixes
- β Inquirer v9 compatibility fixes
π Performance Improvementsβ
- 40% faster search latency through optimized vector indexing
- Proactive token refresh reduces intermittent auth errors
- Response normalization improves consistency across environments
- Auto-reconnection reduces manual intervention
π― Use Casesβ
For Individual Developersβ
- Quick Setup:
onasis guidefor interactive onboarding - Daily Workflow: Use inline editor for fast memory creation
- Context Sync:
onasis memory save-sessionto persist work context - Smart Search: Semantic search with
onasis memory search
For Teamsβ
- OAuth Authentication: Secure SSO integration
- Shared Context: Team memory banks with role-based access
- API Key Management: Project-based key organization
- Audit Logging: Track all memory operations
For AI Assistantsβ
- MCP Integration: Connect Claude, Cursor, Windsurf via MCP
- Real-time Context: WebSocket for live updates
- Tool Discovery: Automatic tool listing and calling
- Secure Access: Token-based authentication with scopes
π What's Nextβ
Q2 2026 Roadmapβ
- Workspace Memory Sharing: Team collaboration in IDEs
- AI-Powered Suggestions: Context-aware memory recommendations
- Analytics Dashboard: Usage metrics and insights
- Multi-Modal Memories: Support for images and audio
- Custom Embeddings: Fine-tune embedding models
π Need Help?β
- Documentation: docs.lanonasis.com
- CLI Reference: CLI Commands
- API Reference: API Docs
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Enterprise: enterprise@lanonasis.com
Last updated: February 25, 2026