Magellan v3.1.3

Magellan 3.1.3

What is new in v3

Native desktop and platform rebuild

• Magellan has moved to a native C# delivery model built around:
  • Magellan.Desktop (WPF + WebView2)
  • Magellan.Server (ASP.NET Core)
  • Magellan.Core (shared SQLite and application services)
• The v3 cutover preserved route parity with the prior application surface while moving the active runtime off the legacy Python/Electron stack.
• This major shift gives Magellan a cleaner Windows-first install and runtime story, better control over startup, database access, and desktop lifecycle behavior.

Simpler Windows installation

• Added native MSI packaging with architecture-specific builds for x86, x64, and arm64.
• Per-user installs target %LocalAppData%\Magellan and include Start Menu integration and uninstall support.
• Desktop lifecycle handling was tightened so the bundled server shuts down cleanly with the desktop app.

Built-in update awareness

• The desktop app can now check the GitHub Releases API and surface when a newer Magellan version is available.
• Support was added for override endpoints and local test manifests for controlled update testing.

Home dashboard and governance workflow

• Added a new home dashboard with:
  • Attention Queue
  • Governance Alerts
  • Focus Signals
  • Change Velocity
  • Recent Activity
  • Key Report Recap
• This gives admins and stewards a single place to see what needs action first instead of starting from raw catalog views.

Smarter analysis and AI integrations

• Added Smart Analyst and optional AI Analyst integrations.
• Supported provider options now include:
  • Anthropic
  • OpenAI
  • Azure OpenAI
  • Ollama
• Smart Analyst works without a provider using heuristics, while AI Analyst enables open-ended catalog questioning when a provider is configured.

Expanded map capabilities

• Added and refined 3D analysis workflows for Information Systems and related map experiences.
• Continued optimization work improved 2D and 3D map behavior, alignment, filtering, and responsiveness.
• RACI map workflows were expanded and cleaned up.
• Legend and filter behavior were improved to make multi-select and mode switching more reliable.
• Universal search and catalog navigation enhancements were added to speed up exploration.

Export and sharing improvements

• Added full PNG export support across map types, including current-view and full-canvas export paths.
• Publishing workflows were expanded with:
  • branded static site output
  • publishing profiles
  • snapshot labels
  • snapshot history and archive support
• Published bundles remain self-contained and do not require a live Magellan server for viewers.

Better administration and multi-user handling

• Expanded configuration, diagnostics, database operations, and setup workflows.
• Improved support for shared database use, edit locks, and multi-computer deployments.
• Added stronger version handling, database-state checks, and troubleshooting support around database access.
• EULA/version acceptance tracking and setup/onboarding flows were strengthened.

Broader reporting and documentation

• Reporting coverage expanded significantly, including governance, lifecycle, dependency, risk, forms, and alignment-oriented outputs.
• Documentation was substantially expanded with dedicated guides for:
  • home dashboard
  • forms
  • import/export
  • publishing
  • process maps
  • RACI
  • multi-user deployments
  • integrations
  • Smart Analyst examples

Why this is a major release

Version 3 is not just an incremental feature update. It marks the transition from the earlier runtime model to a native C# platform with a Windows installer, richer desktop behavior, expanded governance workflows, stronger publishing, and more advanced analysis features.

In practical terms, 3.1.3 rolls up:

• the platform migration introduced in v3.0.0
• the feature and usability work delivered across the 3.1.x line
• the latest fixes and polish now tagged as v.3.1.3

Upgrade notes

• The old Python/Electron runtime is no longer the primary operating path in v3.
• Windows installs are currently distributed unsigned, so Windows SmartScreen may still show warnings depending on the environment.
• Update notifications now rely on GitHub Releases metadata by default.
• Published bundles use heuristic analysis only; AI features are not embedded into published sites.

Magellan v2.2.4

Changelog: Enhancements to documentation articles.

Magellan v2.2.5

• Version updated to 2.2.5 across core/desktop version files.
• Desktop now forces Setup Wizard once after each install/update/reinstall before normal use.
• Windows installer now writes an install marker used to trigger that per-install setup check.
• Onboarding now does real SQLite write probes to catch path/permission/disk I/O issues earlier.
• Desktop startup errors now include an Open Log action for faster diagnosis.
• Backend launch logic is more robust with better Python fallback selection and port allocation handling.
• Second-launch behavior was improved so the window can reopen correctly after browser handoff scenarios.
• Packaging now runs a packaged-backend smoke test as part of the desktop package flow.
• Python bundling for desktop was hardened (pip bootstrap fallback, Windows runtime copy, safer cleanup).
• File dialog support now includes an open file mode used by connect-to-existing-db flows.
• Onboarding UI text/flow was refined, including clearer admin-required messaging.
• Docs were updated with clearer setup/startup troubleshooting, logs guidance, and default credential notes.
• Regression tests were added/updated for packaging checks and onboarding install-gate behavior.

Magellan v2.2.3

Release Notes (2.1.2 → 2.2.3)

Highlights

• Record edit locks with heartbeats: Edit locks can be enabled in settings, use heartbeats to keep leases alive, and can be stored in a shared sidecar database for multi-user installs.
• Expanded map legend modes: Info maps now support coloring and filtering by data types and user access types in the legend mode selector.
• Map layout tuning: Added quick controls and advanced sliders for spacing, hub behavior, and disconnected node layout to fine-tune map physics output.

Improvements

• External DB bootstrap settings: The app reads bootstrap settings from instance/launcher_settings.json to resolve the database path when no DB_PATH env var is set, keeping external DB paths portable between launches.
• Legend clarity options: Added a settings toggle for displaying legend item counts to show how many nodes or links match each filter.

Documentation

• SQLite multi-user editing playbook: New guidance on optimistic concurrency, heartbeat presence, and locking options for shared SQLite deployments.

Installation

Recommended installation (Windows)

1. Open the Microsoft Store and install Python 3.11+.
2. Download and run the Magellan installer/executable.
3. Launch Magellan and follow the Setup Wizard:

• Create a new database for a fresh install, or
• Connect to an existing database if you already have one.

4. Finish the wizard and start working.
    

Shared database (multi-user)

1. Place the SQLite database on a shared network path (SMB/NAS).
2. Ensure all users have read/write access to the database file location.
3. In the Setup Wizard, point Magellan to the shared database path.
4. In Settings, enable Edit Locks for safer concurrent editing.
    

Configuration tips

• Use a real shared file path for multi-user installs; avoid syncing tools that interfere with SQLite locks.
• If you need to relocate the database later, rerun the Setup Wizard and select the new path.
   

Troubleshooting

• If the Setup Wizard cannot find or create the database, verify the folder is reachable and writable.
• For shared databases, confirm the network path is stable and accessible to all users.

Magellan v2.1.3

Additional launch tweaks.

Magellan v2.1.2

Additional tweaks to JSON DB storage.

Magellan v2.1.1

Official public release of Magellan v2.1.1.

This release provides the first public distribution of Magellan under TensorLogic, LLC.
Binaries are provided for supported Windows architectures.

Source code is licensed under Apache 2.0.