Summary stack-569
This release delivers significant enhancements to data management, user interaction, and security across Synapse. Key updates include improved data validation and export capabilities for grid data, a more transparent experience when interacting with the AI agent, and expanded functionality for sharing and managing project content. We've also addressed several visual bugs and security concerns to improve overall platform stability and trustworthiness.
These improvements were prioritized to streamline data workflows, enhance user feedback mechanisms for AI interactions, and strengthen the platform's security posture, ultimately leading to a more efficient and secure research environment for all users.
This release impacts all Synapse users interacting with grid data, the AI agent, and project content. System administrators will benefit from improved security measures.
A total of 10 tickets were completed in this release.
Affected Users & Systems
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All Synapse users interacting with data grids, tables, and the AI agent.
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Project and Folder owners/managers.
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System administrators and security teams.
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Synapse.org web application.
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Data export functionalities (RecordSet, PFB).
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AI agent interaction UI.
Deprecated or Breaking Changes
No breaking or backward-incompatible changes are introduced in this release.
New Features
Enhanced Grid Data Management and Export
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GridBot Data Extraction (PLFM-9340): The GridBot now supports advanced data extraction using regular expressions. This allows for automated population of multiple related columns from a single source column, significantly reducing manual effort and improving data consistency in grids. This will streamline data entry and clean-up processes for data managers.
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Validation Status Export (PLFM-9344): When exporting grid data to a RecordSet, users can now also export a CSV file that indicates the validation status of each row. This provides greater transparency and easier identification of data quality issues.
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Pending Validation Indication (PLFM-9342): A new visual indicator has been added to show when a data validation update is in progress or has been completed. This improves user awareness during data processing.
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Facet Sort Configuration (SWC-7551): Users now have the ability to manage the facet sort configuration within the column model on Synapse.org, allowing for more customized and intuitive data filtering.
Improved AI Agent Interaction
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Full Trace Display in Agent Chat (SWC-7575): The agent chat UI now displays the full trace of the agent's behavior, not just the latest message. This provides users with better insight into how the agent processed their request, aiding in prompt refinement and feedback.
Streamlined Project and Content Management
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Share Page Menu Item (SWC-7576): A new "share page" menu item has been added to the Project Tools dropdown menu, making it easier to share any page within a project.
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Release of React-based EntityTreeTable (SWC-7505): The experimental React-based EntityTreeTable is now officially released. This update provides a more modern and responsive interface for navigating project and folder content, enhancing overall user experience in the Files tab.
Fixes & Improvements
User Interface and Experience
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Resolved White Text in Team Actions (SWC-7593): The issue where text in the Team Actions dropdown appeared white, causing visibility problems, has been investigated and fixed.
Data Export and Integration
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Terra Integration Fix (PLFM-9216): The issue with Terra integration failing on ELITE cohort builder due to null `id` columns in exported PFB files from files-based Virtual Tables has been resolved. This ensures proper data transfer for downstream analysis in Terra.
System Stability and Security
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Corrected Artifact Version (PLFM-9314): An issue where updated artifacts were displaying an incorrect version number has been fixed, ensuring accurate tracking of software builds.
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Missing HTTP Strict Transport Security Policy (PLFM-9078): The platform now enforces HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), adding an important layer of security by instructing browsers to only communicate with Synapse via HTTPS. This mitigates potential Man-in-The-Middle (MiTM) attacks and enhances data privacy.
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