> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ovaledge.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ovaledge.com/release8.2/minor-release/release8.1/release-notes.md). # Release Notes **Release8.1** focuses on usability, governance, automation, operational efficiency, and AI-driven enhancements across the OvalEdge platform. It improves user workflows, strengthens administrative controls, enhances metadata intelligence, and increases visibility across governance operations. **Notable updates include:** * **AI and askEdgi Enhancements:** Workspace-wide data download with role-based access, improved Configure Action flow, governed Take Action framework, AI Instructions for standardized descriptions, guided prompts for next-best questions, and improved prompt visibility, history, and workspace interactions. * **Data Quality and Governance:** Introduction of Data Quality Schemes, enhanced Remediation Center with service request tracking, improved navigation, stricter naming validations, better audit separation, hierarchical anomaly settings, improved anomaly visibility, and enriched job logs. * **Question Wall and AI Descriptions:** Automatic regeneration of AI descriptions, contextual use of existing descriptions, and support for direct replies from external channels such as Google Chat, Microsoft Teams, and Slack. * **Reference Data Management:** Gold Source indicators, expanded visibility across table and column levels, Data Preview for reference values, and Viewer license support. * **Platform Usability Improvements:** Redesigned My Desk, improved Browser Extension login, consistent time zone display, bulk Job Workflow execution, and background processing for Query Sheet downloads. * **ETL and Integration Enhancements:** Improved ETL management, delta load support for Data Quality Rules API, and expanded connector support, including QuickBooks. * **Lineage Innovation:** Introduction of AI-Augmented Lineage for improved coverage of complex transformations. * **Operational Improvements:** New Advanced Jobs, additional system settings for AI and governance controls, and multiple fixes and performance improvements across modules. *** Copyright © 2026, OvalEdge LLC, Peachtree Corners, GA, USA. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ovaledge.com/release8.2/minor-release/release8.1/release-notes.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.