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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.

πŸŽ‰ Major Announcements​

✨ Web IDE Support - Now on vscode.dev and github.dev​

The LanOnasis Memory Assistant is now available in web-based IDEs, bringing intelligent memory management to your browser-based development workflow.

What this means:

  • βœ… Full memory management in vscode.dev
  • βœ… GitHub.dev integration
  • βœ… Synchronized context across all devices
  • βœ… No installation required - just add the extension

Get Started:

  1. Open vscode.dev or github.dev
  2. Install "LanOnasis Memory Assistant" extension
  3. Authenticate with OAuth
  4. Start managing memories instantly!

Learn more β†’


πŸš€ CLI v3.9.8 - Memory Intelligence & Behavior Operations​

The latest CLI release introduces powerful new capabilities for understanding and leveraging your memory patterns.

Memory Intelligence Commands​

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 Operations​

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 Persistence​

Save Development Context:

# Save current session (branch, status, changed files)
onasis memory save-session --title "Feature Development"

CLI Reference β†’


πŸ” Enhanced Security - OAuth 2.0 with PKCE​

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:

  • βœ… Fixed OAuth sessions showing "Not Authenticated" incorrectly
  • βœ… Removed 24-hour validation bypass
  • βœ… Stale cache invalidation on 401
  • βœ… Restricted offline grace to network failures only

Authentication Guide β†’


πŸ€– MCP Production Upgrades​

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 health
  • suggest_tags - AI-powered tag suggestions
  • find_related - Semantic related memory lookup
  • detect_duplicates - Duplicate detection
  • extract_insights - Key insight extraction
  • analyze_patterns - Pattern analysis
  • behavior_record - Record workflow context
  • behavior_recall - Recall behavior patterns
  • behavior_suggest - Suggest next actions
  • save_session - Save session context
  • get_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

MCP Overview β†’


πŸ› οΈ Feature Highlights​

Seamless Inline Text Editing​

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:

  • ✨ Multi-line editing with visual feedback
  • 🎯 Line numbers and cursor indicators
  • ⌨️ Full keyboard navigation
  • πŸ’Ύ Auto-preserves existing content
  • 🚫 No external editor needed

Intelligent MCP Connection​

Automatic MCP server discovery and configuration.

# Auto-connect with best available mode
onasis mcp connect

# Check connection status
onasis mcp status

Features:

  • πŸ” Auto-detects embedded MCP server
  • πŸ’Ύ Automatic configuration persistence
  • πŸ”„ Health monitoring and auto-reconnection
  • βœ… Connection verification before operations
  • πŸ› οΈ Clear error messages with troubleshooting

First-Run Onboarding​

Interactive setup for new users.

onasis init
# or
onasis guide

Experience:

  • πŸ“‹ Step-by-step guided setup
  • πŸ§ͺ Automatic connectivity tests
  • βš™οΈ Smart default configuration
  • πŸ’‘ Context-aware troubleshooting
  • πŸ“– Interactive help and tips

JSON & File-Based Memory Creation​

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

πŸ“Š Service Enhancements​

API Gateway​

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-me endpoint for user profiles

Endpoint: https://api.lanonasis.com


Auth Gateway​

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 Service​

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.


πŸ’» IDE Extensions​

VSCode Extension v2.1.1​

New Features:

  • 🌐 Web extension support (vscode.dev, github.dev)
  • πŸ“¦ Virtual workspace support
  • πŸ”’ Untrusted workspace support
  • 🎨 Enhanced React-based UI (experimental)
  • πŸ”— CLI v3.0.6+ integration

Configuration:

{
"lanonasis.enableMCP": true,
"lanonasis.mcpAutoDiscover": true,
"lanonasis.transportPreference": "auto",
"lanonasis.useEnhancedUI": true,
"lanonasis.preferCLI": true
}

Keyboard Shortcuts:

ShortcutAction
Ctrl+Shift+MSearch memories
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+MCreate from selection
Ctrl+Shift+KManage API keys

IDE Integration β†’


πŸ“š New Documentation​

Added Sections​

  • 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 Guides​

  • Authentication troubleshooting with live verification
  • MCP transport selection guide
  • API key management best practices
  • Migration guides for OAuth adoption

πŸ”„ Migration Guide​

For Existing Users​

1. Update CLI​

npm install -g @lanonasis/cli@latest
# Old way (still works)
onasis auth login --vendor-key <key>

# New recommended way
onasis auth login
# Opens browser for secure OAuth

3. Update IDE Extensions​

Install "LanOnasis Memory Assistant" v2.1.1+ from your IDE's extension marketplace.

4. Migrate IDE Credentials​

# In VSCode (Desktop or Web)
# 1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P
# 2. Run: Lanonasis: Authenticate
# 3. Select "OAuth (Browser)"
# 4. Done! Credentials now stored securely

⚠️ Breaking Changes​

Deprecated​

  • Plaintext API Key Setting (IDE): Migrate to SecretStorage
    • Old: lanonasis.apiKey in settings.json
    • New: Use Lanonasis: Authenticate command

Behavior Changes​

  • auth status now 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

πŸ› Critical Bug Fixes​

Security:

  • βœ… Fixed OAuth sessions showing "Not Authenticated" incorrectly
  • βœ… Removed 24-hour validation bypass security hole
  • βœ… Fixed bogus vendor key always passing auth
  • βœ… Stale JWT cleared on vendor key switch

Stability:

  • βœ… Fixed frozen terminal during inline editing
  • βœ… Fixed service discovery overwriting manual overrides
  • βœ… Fixed memory auth routing inconsistencies

Compatibility:

  • βœ… Zod v4 compatibility fixes
  • βœ… Inquirer v9 compatibility fixes

πŸ“ˆ Performance Improvements​

  • 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

🎯 Use Cases​

For Individual Developers​

  1. Quick Setup: onasis guide for interactive onboarding
  2. Daily Workflow: Use inline editor for fast memory creation
  3. Context Sync: onasis memory save-session to persist work context
  4. Smart Search: Semantic search with onasis memory search

For Teams​

  1. OAuth Authentication: Secure SSO integration
  2. Shared Context: Team memory banks with role-based access
  3. API Key Management: Project-based key organization
  4. Audit Logging: Track all memory operations

For AI Assistants​

  1. MCP Integration: Connect Claude, Cursor, Windsurf via MCP
  2. Real-time Context: WebSocket for live updates
  3. Tool Discovery: Automatic tool listing and calling
  4. Secure Access: Token-based authentication with scopes

πŸš€ What's Next​

Q2 2026 Roadmap​

  • 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

πŸ“ž Need Help?​


Last updated: February 25, 2026