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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +date: 2026-01-30 |
| 3 | +title: "Apache Answer 2.0.0: AI-Powered Workflows & Major Enhancements" |
| 4 | +authors: [shuai] |
| 5 | +category: Release |
| 6 | +featured: true |
| 7 | +image: 2026-01-30-cover@4x.png |
| 8 | +description: "This major release introduces AI Assistant, MCP Server, API Keys, and editor plugin support, revolutionizing how users interact with Answer through AI-powered workflows and enhanced extensibility." |
| 9 | +--- |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +> [!note] |
| 12 | +> This is a major upgrade focused on AI workflows: it adds AI Assistant, MCP Server, API Keys, and editor plugin support, along with a revamped admin navigation experience. Please make a complete backup before upgrading to prevent any data loss. |
| 13 | +
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| 14 | +We're excited to announce **Apache Answer 2.0.0**, a major milestone release that brings powerful AI capabilities and significant enhancements to the platform! |
| 15 | +This version introduces **AI Assistant**, **MCP Server**, **API Keys**, and **editor plugin support**, transforming how users interact with Answer through intelligent workflows. Additionally, we've improved the admin navigation experience and added layout customization options. |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +As always, thank you to everyone in the community who contributed code, reviews, and feedback. |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +--- |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +## ✨ New Features |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +### AI & Integration Capabilities |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +* **New**: AI Assistant feature ([#1479](https://github.com/apache/answer/pull/1479)) by [@shuashuai](https://github.com/shuashuai) & [@LinkinStars](https://github.com/LinkinStars) |
| 26 | + Empowers users with intelligent assistance directly within Answer, enabling AI-powered content generation, suggestions, and workflow automation. |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +* **New**: MCP Server feature ([#1480](https://github.com/apache/answer/pull/1480)) by [@LinkinStars](https://github.com/LinkinStars) & [@shuashuai](https://github.com/shuashuai) |
| 29 | + Integrates Model Context Protocol (MCP) server support, enabling seamless connectivity with AI models and external services for enhanced functionality. |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +* **New**: API Keys feature ([#1482](https://github.com/apache/answer/pull/1482)) by [@LinkinStars](https://github.com/LinkinStars) & [@shuashuai](https://github.com/shuashuai) |
| 32 | + Provides secure API key management for programmatic access, enabling developers to integrate Answer with external systems and automate workflows. |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +* **New**: Editor plugin support ([#1481](https://github.com/apache/answer/pull/1481)) by [@robinv8](https://github.com/robinv8) |
| 35 | + Extends the editor with plugin architecture, allowing developers to customize and enhance the editing experience with custom functionality. |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +--- |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +## 🚀 Improvements |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +### Admin & User Experience |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +* **Improve**: Enhanced convenience of the Admin navigation menu ([#1483](https://github.com/apache/answer/pull/1483)) by [@shuashuai](https://github.com/shuashuai) & [@kumfo](https://github.com/kumfo) |
| 44 | + Redesigned admin navigation for improved usability and faster access to administrative functions. |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +* **Improve**: Added layout width option ([#1484](https://github.com/apache/answer/pull/1484)) by [@shuashuai](https://github.com/shuashuai) |
| 47 | + Gives users control over content layout width, allowing customization to match different screen sizes and preferences. |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +--- |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +## 🐛 Bug Fixes |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +### Admin & User Management |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +* **Fixed**: Missing result prompt after submitting user addition in Admin ([#1457](https://github.com/apache/answer/pull/1457)) by [@bimakw](https://github.com/bimakw) |
| 56 | + Users now receive proper feedback when adding new users through the admin interface. |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +* **Fixed**: External ID notification issue ([#1465](https://github.com/apache/answer/pull/1465)) by [@IfDougelseSa](https://github.com/IfDougelseSa) |
| 59 | + Resolves notification problems related to external ID handling. |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +* **Fixed**: Expanded avatar column length from 1024 to 2048 ([#1463](https://github.com/apache/answer/pull/1463)) by [@csouls](https://github.com/csouls) |
| 62 | + Increases avatar storage capacity to support higher resolution images. |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +### Form & Input Handling |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +* **Fixed**: Default value of 0 not displayed when SchemeForm input type is number by [@shuashuai](https://github.com/shuashuai) |
| 67 | + Ensures numeric default values are properly displayed in form inputs. |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +--- |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +## 🎨 Other Changes |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +* **Major version upgrade** |
| 74 | + This release represents a significant milestone with architectural improvements and new AI capabilities. Users upgrading from previous versions should review the new features and ensure compatibility with their workflows. |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +--- |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +## 🙌 Contributor Acknowledgments |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release through code, reviews, testing, and feedback. Your efforts help keep Apache Answer reliable and continuously improving. |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +Special thanks to the contributors (in alphabetical order): |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +* [@bimakw](https://github.com/bimakw) |
| 85 | +* [@csouls](https://github.com/csouls) |
| 86 | +* [@IfDougelseSa](https://github.com/IfDougelseSa) |
| 87 | +* [@kumfo](https://github.com/kumfo) |
| 88 | +* [@LinkinStars](https://github.com/LinkinStars) |
| 89 | +* [@robinv8](https://github.com/robinv8) |
| 90 | +* [@shuashuai](https://github.com/shuashuai) |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +--- |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +**Upgrade now** to enjoy these powerful new features and improvements! Remember to make a complete backup before upgrading. If you encounter any issues, please report them on [GitHub](https://github.com/apache/answer/issues). |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +Happy browsing! 🎉 |
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