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Release v0.4.0
Release Notes (0.4.0)
Major Features
Inline Details Pane
- New collapsible bottom panel in both Metadata Browser and Search views
- Shows selected item details without opening a modal dialog
- Includes:
- Header bar with ID, timestamp, dimensions, and cluster info
- Document preview with scrollable text
- Collapsible metadata section (JSON formatted)
- Collapsible vector embedding section with copy buttons
- Search-specific metrics (rank, similarity score) in Search view
- State persistence: remembers splitter sizes and section collapse states across sessions
- Auto-hides in Search view when no results are selected
- Dark theme optimized with proper contrast throughout
UI/UX Improvements
Metadata Browser
- Double-click behavior changed: Now opens read-only "View Details" dialog (consistent with right-click → View Details)
- Edit functionality: Moved to right-click context menu only for more intentional editing workflow
- Inline details pane provides quick access to item information without modal dialogs
Search View
- Inline details pane shows search-specific metrics (rank, distance, similarity)
- Reduced search input height from 100px to 60px for more compact layout
- Advanced Metadata Filters now properly collapse when unchecked, saving vertical space
- Improved layout: Query section content hugs top, giving more room to results table and details pane
- Details pane automatically hides when no results are selected
Technical Improvements
- New reusable
CollapsibleSectionwidget for expandable UI sections - New
InlineDetailsPanecomponent with dual mode support (data_browser/search) - Settings service integration for UI state persistence
- Dark theme color palette applied consistently across new components
Installation
Download the .whl or .tar.gz file from the Assets section below, then install with:
pip install <your-filename.whl>
# or
pip install <your-filename.tar.gz>After installation, run the application with:
vector-inspectorFor more details and troubleshooting, see the README.
Full Changelog: v0.3.16...v0.4.0