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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.
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