> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://oxenai-eric-revamp-getting-started.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# š Feature Updates
> Welcome to [Oxen.ai](http://Oxen.ai) Feature Updates! We send out an email blast with all new/updated features, bug fixes, and more relating to your Oxen experience. If you want to opt in (and get cool invites to our [weekly arXiv Dives](https://www.oxen.ai/blog?tag=arxiv-dives)), [click here](https://www.oxen.ai/community)! This page will have a complete update with demos, photos, and top feature updates/bug squashes.
## May 19, 2025
### Feature Updates
* You can now customize your build script when starting a notebook
* We now have a new [plan upgrade view](https://www.oxen.ai/settings/billing/plans) and [profile view](https://www.oxen.ai/settings/profile) with status bars for your storage, egress, and compute usage.
* Autosuggested commit message when creating a notebook in the UI
* Retrieve files from a remote repository at a specific revision. [#81](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/81)
* View paginated and filterable commit histories for remote repositories. [#81](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/81)
* Compute and display file diffs between revisions or branches. [#81](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/81)
* Inspect diff entries and their formats via Python. [#81](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/81)
* Access detailed pagination information for commit listings. [#81](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/81)
* Enhanced commit log methods with pagination and path filtering. [#81](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/81)
* Updated method signatures for improved revision handling flexibility. [#81](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/81)
* Added the ability to create and delete workspaces for specific branches. [#80](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/80)
* Introduced the option to delete branches from the remote repository. [#80](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/80)
* Improved workspace management to prevent multiple simultaneous workspaces and ensure consistent handling during file additions. [#80](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/80)
* Enhanced branch existence checks and streamlined branch deletion. [#80](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/80)
* Introduced notebook management capabilities, allowing users to start and stop notebook sessions within Oxen repositories via [Python](/getting-started/python). [#79](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/79)
* Added a new Python module for notebook operations and exposed these features in the public API. [#79](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/79)
* Enhanced error handling and user feedback when initializing workspaces and executing SQL queries. [#79](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/79)
* Improved performance for adding multiple files by batching operations. [#79](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/79)
* Added support for column introspection and modification in DataFrames, including new methods to retrieve and add columns. [#78](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/78)
* Introduced a new Python-exposed class for data frame columns, enabling enhanced column-level operations. [#78](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/78)
* Replaced "compare" icon in the repo contents list for tabular files with "download" for all files
* Implemented GET and POST endpoint for repository Gated access users
* Refactored the old plan/subscription structure to new user/org plan/subscription structure
* Added [Deepseek Eval Provider](https://www.oxen.ai/ai/models?developers=deepseek#deepseek)
### Fixed Bugs
* Improved code style and consistency with minor formatting and syntactic adjustments. [#78](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/78)
* New user registration does not skip onboarding anymore
* Fixed spacing on Model Inference page at both the top title and the sides
* Evaluations did not have default radio button selected for full evaluation run
* Super long directory name was overflowing on uploading a file
* The ToggleSwitch component did not correctly display when no optionLabels are present.
* Fixed overflow on add files button with a large directory name
## April 9, 2025
### Feature Updates
* Now have code editor view for README and when Python Notebook has syntax errors
* Integrated image generation into [Model Inference](https://oxen.ai/ai/models)
* Integrate Anthropic and Claude into [Model Inference](https://oxen.ai/ai/models)
* Added full screen option to eval DF view
* Added Support for Model Deprecation
* Allow import of hugging face datasets into Server
* Added a `copy prompt` button to entries in the eval list view
* For [Notebooks](/getting-started/notebooks) added branch indicator and now respects branches with slashes
* Now able to merge changes on the server where there are no file conflicts (for example: a notebook is staged and a data frame is staged)
* GitHub Actions for python windows
* Expanded row-view component to make viewing complex content easier
* Added ability to define code-language in field metadata
* Created markdown and code view renderer for Row Details view
* Added drop down to select code language in Code view renderer
* Added support for paging through records (forward, back arrows)
* Updated the Model Evaluation Setup form to show developer dropdown of models
* Now showing proper status indicators on eval cells with image metadata
* Extended Branch Picker component to support workspaces
* Upgraded the build caching mechanism to boost performance and compatibility. [#70](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/70)
* Improved file formatting for consistency.[#70](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/70)
* Introduced a new capability to verify branch existence, enhancing branch management. [#71](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/71)
* Standardized file path construction using modern utilities, improving clarity and maintainability. [#71](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/71)
* Enhanced branch management with improved checks to prevent conflicts. [#72](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/72)
* Refined file addition functionality to seamlessly support adding folders as well as individual files. [#72](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/72)
* Enhanced data handling by automatically creating records when needed and improving error feedback. [#73](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/73)
* Introduced more flexible branch management during data operations and workspace initialization for a smoother user experience. [#73](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/73)
* Enhanced the workspace creation process, now generating unique workspace names to help avoid naming conflicts. [#75](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/75)
* Introduced new properties in the Workspace class for easier access to workspace attributes: ID, name, branch, and associated repository. [#75](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/75)
* Modified branch switching behavior to ensure a more consistent experience when creating and switching branches. [#75](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/75)
* Streamlined access to repository and branch attributes in the DataFrame class for improved readability and performance. [#75](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/75)
* Data operations now provide immediate feedback after inserting rows. [#76](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/76)
* Users can specify workspace names during repository actions. [#76](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/76)
* Workspace summaries now display associated commit identifiers. [#76](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/76)
* Introduced the option to initialize empty directory listings. [#76](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/76)
* Added methods to generate workspace URLs and to retrieve individual dataset rows. [#77](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/77)
* Enhanced repository operations with improved commit tracking, merge handling, and branch management. [#77](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/77)
* Introduced functionality to create empty paginated directory entries. [#77](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/77)
* Expanded workspace interfaces to include commit identifier details. [#77](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/77)
* Added a new error handling mechanism for data retrieval methods. [#77](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/77)
#### By Customer Request
* Added how to save a parquet file to a directory, and errors with to\_csv in [Python](/getting-started/python) by [Mirascope's](https://www.oxen.ai/Mirascope) request
* Added method to test if a branch already exists
* Create data frame if it does not exist on the first insert
### Fixed Bugs
* Fixed `oxen pull/checkout` so it doesn't overwrite modified files
* Fixed [Model Inference](https://oxen.ai/ai/models) committing errors
* Edit file was not working on data frames with binary data in columns
* Was Failing to push and pull entries that are exactly `AVG_CHUNK_SIZE`
* Fixed error on using a struct field in your [Model Inference](https://oxen.ai/ai/models) prompt
* Fixed file upload does not land in the correct place with many subdirectories
* Fixed sample not working on branches with a slash `eval/gemini`
* Fixed `oxen rm -r` so it doesn't remove a directory at the root removes all directories on the remote after push
* [Model Inference](https://oxen.ai/ai/models) commits to a sub/directory/file.parquet was not working
* DataFrame image thumbnail was not rendering properly
* Compare Nav Tab was not being underlined when clicked
* Long URL's in blog posts now wrap on mobile
* Removed little scroll bar next to the tab bar nav and home page logos
* Better handling for bad workspace state in workspaces page
* Empty repos without any branches were breaking on the root repo page
* Notebooks commit button was not showing commit form in full screen mode
* On the site wide search dropdown users were listed with a slash and not navigating to the root of the user namespace
* Embedded videos in the dives and entries pages were not being expanded to the proper height
* Improved error handling when commit data is missing. [#76](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/76)
* Streamlined asynchronous repository operations for a more reliable experience. [#76](https://github.com/Oxen-AI/Oxen/pull/76)
## February 25, 2025
### Feature Updates
* We've improved our blog styling
* We've cleaned up the workspace list view
* Re-enable "For Every [GitHub star](https://github.com/Oxen-AI), an ox gets their wings"
* Created wrapper for `datasets` library in our `Python SDK` that allows you to use HF datasets library with Oxen.ai
#### By Customer Request
* [@isaac\_pivotal](https://www.oxen.ai/isaac_pivotal) requested we add merge functionality to [RemoteRepo](/python-api/remote_repo#merge)
### Fixed Bugs
* Weāve fixed `pip install oxenai` so it doesnāt fail on Debian-based images in Docker builds
* Full screen viewer button working in the UI
* Blog H1 are now centered
* Fixed saving parquet files to a directory and errors with to\_csv
## February 10, 2025
### Feature Updates
* `oxen init`, `oxen-server start`, and `oxen help` now have some getting started info on client and server initialization
#### By Customer Request
* [@isaac\_pivotal](https://www.oxen.ai/isaac_pivotal) requested the audio player in the UI can now be scrolled through
* [@isaac\_pivotal](https://www.oxen.ai/isaac_pivotal) requested a [Python API](getting-started/python) to upload bytes
* [@isaac\_pivotal](https://www.oxen.ai/isaac_pivotal) requested to add a generator for paginating over a file list
* We've added a method to fetch file metadata (hash, etc) through our [Python SDK](/getting-started/python)
* [@Mirascope](https://www.oxen.ai/Mirascope) requested named [workspaces](/concepts/workspaces)
* We've added a method for checking if local file matches remote file in the [Python SDK](/getting-started/python)
### Fixed Bugs
* We now have better handling on commit view in the UI
## January 31, 2025
### Feature Updates
* We've added [Deepseek models](https://www.oxen.ai/explore/models?developers=deepseek) to Open.AI!
* New [Model Description Page](https://www.oxen.ai/ai/models/deepseek-r1)! Click on any model in [The Model Page](https://www.oxen.ai/ai/models) to learn what to use it for, stats, and compare prices.
* You can now download your SQL query results within [workspaces](/http-api/workspaces/query_dataframe) and in the [UI](https://oxen.ai)!
* We cleaned up [Oxen.ai's](https://www.oxen.ai) navigation bar:)
* The [Query Data Frame API](/http-api/workspaces/query_dataframe) now accepts a query id for downloading a SQL queried data frame in a workspace
* As per request (shout out [Paul](https://www.oxen.ai/paul)), we've support PUT to a file with a `based-on` revision passed in
* Added --remote to `oxen workspace list`
* Added ability to merge with the [python library](/getting-started/python)
* By customer request we've slimmed down Python dependencies with FSSpec
### Fixed Bugs
* Fixed data type count for repos in the Oxen Hub
* Squashed bug where commit view in the UI was breaking
* `oxen rm -r` on an empty directory said "removed" but was not removed. Now it's fixed!
* Fixed `oxen diff` for modified text files
* Fixed Remote Repo failure and RemoteRepo.add bug
* Fixed bug for `Oxen add` on Windows on main branch
* Fixed bug for uploading parquet files
## January 3, 2025
### Feature Updates
* You can now run [Nearest Neighbor Search](/features/embeddings) on your embeddings! ([Heres](https://www.oxen.ai/ox/nfl-player-contact-detection) the repo)
* We now have full page view for deeper data exploration! (Just click the expand button on the right)
* Improved the onboarding flow for mobile (DW, I'll charge my phone soon)
* We've improved the data type tags so all jsonl, csv, and parquet files are now tagged as tabular
* Updated `oxen download` command to be updated syntax
* Added options to select tabular files or upload a new file
* Added pytests to CI
* We've added a python method to sort by [input embedding](/features/embeddings)
* Added [Bytez Models](https://www.oxen.ai/explore/models)
* Added a new field on evals for unit price in API
* A repo is created when a file is uploaded
* We moved error banner in [Model Inference](https://oxen.ai/ai/models) above the dataframe
* We've added to the [HTTP API docs](/http-api)
* You can now ask Text2SQL queries throught the workspaces API and [download results](/http-api/workspaces/query_dataframe)
### Fixed Bugs
* Shout out [Mund](https://www.oxen.ai/MundVetter) for letting us know Model Inference crashed and wasn't showing the commit message. Fixed! :)
* when an ID is `0`, the sidbar will not show `Null` but `0`
* The target branch stays the target branch when running an evaluation from the completed evaluation page (it used to use the evaluation ID as the target branch)
* You can now have several [workspaces](/concepts/workspaces) with the same commit ID
* Columns used to sometimes show up twice...not anymore:)
## December 26, 2024
### Feature Updates
* New onboading flow to upload files
* New starred repos section in your profile
* You can now save [inference results](https://oxen.ai/ai/models) to a different file name
* We now have APIs to sort your dataframes by [embedding cosine similarity](/features/embeddings)
* The list of collaborators for a repo now marks the repo owners with a crown
* There is now an "add Collaborators" Button
* You can now see all the people who have starred your repo in the stargazer view
* We removed "Versions" Tab from Top Nav
* There is now a Commit button directly on the data frame
* You now have more advanced commit options for [editable data frames](/features/labeling_data)
* We now list [workspace API](/http-api/workspaces/list_workspaces) so admins can see all workspaces
* There is now a Create Query API
* Auto detect image file type with Rust for images that do not end in .png or .jpg
### Fixed Bugs
* Dataframe json content now matches in side bar and column
* Improved the starred repo API updates
* Refactored adding files to use new workspace API
* Refactored DF Edit to use file scoped user workspace
* Improved image rendering in dataframes
* Found a better place for "add row" button in [editable df](/features/labeling_data)
* Fixed repo validation to allow "."
* Cleaned up repo card to account for more categories
* We now have a fallback "download" if we cannot render in the UI
## December 03, 2024
### Feature Updates
* Oxen has eyes š! [Multi-modal models](https://www.oxen.ai/explore/models) now available for evaluations:
* [Forking repos](https://www.oxen.ai/HuggingFaceH4/ultrafeedback_binarized) now supported (button on top right, next to clone)
* The new [Models Page](https://www.oxen.ai/explore/models) shows all new models we support for [Model Inference](https://oxen.ai/ai/models)
* Now able to `oxen add`, `oxen add schema` metadata, and `oxen rm` in a subdirectory
* Enabled pushing, pulling, merging of [subtrees](/features/workspaces#remote-workspaces)
* Modified Evaluations to use input/output types in place of existing type
### Fixed Bugs
* Versions page no longer gives an error when no branches on the repo
* Fixed some image rendering bugs in dataframe
* Refactored oxen CLI commands for windows
* Evaluations now handle long file names overflow in list view
* Unknown column data type won't break the server on column add
* Data Frame json content now matches in side bar vs column
## August 13, 2024
### Feature Updates
* CLI // Added command to easily set schema metadata render type
e.g. Instead of
```
oxen schemas add data.csv -c 'file' -m '{
"_oxen": {
"render": {
"func": "image"
}
}
}'
```
Now we have:
```
oxen schemas render data.csv -c 'file' -t 'image'
```
or...
```
oxen schemas add data.csv -c 'file' --render 'imageā
```
* CLI // unlocks branch with a `oxen branch unlock` command
* Hub // Expose RepositoryCategory APIs
* UI // Delete, edit, and add row on dataframe
* UI // View staged DF diffs
* UI // Add instructions to the README to clone repo, add first file, and push back
### Fixed Bugs
* Image name with \~ at the end are now rendering in UI
* We fixed collaborator email button (couldnāt be clicked)
* Hub // now renders images on branches
* UI // filenames overflow in data frame image viewer
* UI // Toggle column visibility in Dataframe (view & edit modes)
* UI // Remove the left side redundant NLP query
## June 7, 2024
### Feature Updates
* Hub // Added header for the HEAD commit ID of file
* UI // cell navigation in data-frame is now bi-directional with row details pane
* Added collaborator CTA
### Fixed Bugs
* UI // edit repository name was retuning 404
* CLI // Fixed oxen config global setting so that we don't require a local .oxen repository
* UI // Text area in Row Details pane should not let content overflow
## May 7, 2024
### Feature Updates
* Improved S3 account validation when linking AWS account
* Added search for users when adding collaborators
* Improved large file download in UI
* Docs// Add HTTP endpoints to public developer docs
### Fixed Bugs
* Improved error handling on reading invalid parquet, jsonl, csv, arrow files
* Fixed search by organization
## April 26, 2024
### Feature Updates
* Improved flow to improve claiming an unclaimed organization
* Oxen blog now respects syntax highlighting when importing code from ghost
* Collaborated images are all one fixed image size
* Added careers link to bottom of mobile website
* Can now load large data-frames on Oxen server
### Fixed Bugs
* Fixed binary in data-frame response on Oxen-server
* Fixed upload paths for Windows CLI
* Fixed inaccurate GB storage UI
* Large files are now downloading fully
* Saved compare name as typing or on unfocus instead of just enter