April 8th 2024
Locus 2.0 is here! If you haven't used Locus recently, this release checks off a number of feature request boxes.
The Locus team has finished some major improvements for the add-in, and we are excited to share with you. With 2.0 we have overhauled the user interface and added more AI helpers in addition to Summarize. With some improvements on the backend, we have also almost doubled the document sizes that we can support.
This release makes the browser sidepanel another way to use Locus search with your webpages and PDF documents, by adding the search into the side panel. We call the Locus sidepanel view Advanced mode. The Advanced model lets you deep dive into your research with a rich, interactive interface and sets the stage for more functionality in this and future releases.
The Advanced Mode search in the side panel can be found with this new side panel button.
The little search box that you have come to know is still available by clicking on this button in the side panel. Keeps with the original simple use case of searching the page.
Click on the sidepanel icon on the Lite view to return to the advanced view.
Here's how to switch between advanced and lite mode:
Recents, Favorites, and Summary tabs have moved from the top to buttons on the side of the panel. This lets us expand the number of AI helpers available for you.
Plus these New Buttons on the Side Panel
This button will take you to our support Discord invitation link
This button will take you to the Accounts page, where you can login, see your membership plan etc.
This button will take you to the Settings page, where you can change the AI model, Light and Dark Theme etc.
With this release in addition to the AI generated Summary helper, we are adding two additional helpers - Study Cards and Brainstorm! These additions are the first in many more that we are planning to make available to in the add-in.