Agent Setup

• Summary Card: We're excited to introduce a new summary card at the beginning of the agent setup process. This card provides a quick overview of the setup steps and progress, making it easier for users to track their progress and navigate through the setup process.

• UI Enhancements: We've made minor UI enhancements to improve the overall look and feel of the agent setup screens. This includes temporary pagination of tools and templates to reduce load time and avoid platform glitches

Default Task Templates

• A new "Make default" option now appears in the three dots menu on the task templates card. Clicking on this option will set the selected task template as the default.

• Once a task template is chosen as default, it will be visually tagged as such, making it easy to identify the default template at a glance.

Custom Tools

• ML improvements: These updates represent our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible AI-powered tools and solutions for our users.

Conversational Interface

• Improved UI for Rendering Response References, Tool Icons, and Buttons: We have enhanced the user interface to provide a more intuitive and visually appealing experience. The new UI improvements make it easier to navigate response references, tool icons, and buttons, resulting in a more seamless interaction.

• Bug Fixes: Various bug fixes have been implemented to ensure a more stable and reliable performance. These fixes address minor issues that were affecting the user experience, providing a smoother and more efficient interface.

ML

• Implement Queues that Preserve Context and Respawn if Platform Goes Down: We have introduced a new queuing system that preserves context and ensures continuity in case the platform experiences downtime. This update guarantees that your processes are not disrupted and can resume seamlessly.

• Implement Exponential Rate Limit for Retries: To improve the robustness of our ML processes, we have implemented an exponential rate limit for retries. This feature helps manage retry attempts more effectively, reducing the strain on the system and improving overall performance.

Gmail

• Get Email Details: Retrieve comprehensive details of any email, including the subject, body, sender information, and cc list. This action allows for better email management and faster access to critical information.

• Send a Reply to Email: Quickly respond to emails directly from within our platform. This feature streamlines your communication process, saving time and improving efficiency.

Zammad

• Add Tag to Ticket: Improve your ticket organization by adding tags to tickets. This new action helps categorize and prioritize tickets, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks.

• Update Group: Easily update the group associated with a ticket. This allows for better team collaboration and ensures that tickets are handled by the appropriate group.

Linear

• Create an Issue: Easily create new issues directly from our platform. This action simplifies your task management process and ensures that all your tasks are captured promptly.

• Update an Issue: Quickly update existing issues with new information or changes. This feature helps keep your task management up-to-date and accurate.

• Add a Comment to Issue: Improve communication by adding comments to issues. This action facilitates collaboration and ensures that all relevant information is shared with your team.

Google Calendar

• Create New Event: Schedule new events seamlessly within our platform. This feature allows you to manage your calendar efficiently and ensures that all your important meetings and deadlines are well-organized.

Now, you can select your own foundational model for your agent that best fits your needs. Optimize your agent's capabilities, and create more personalized results.

Linear Integration actions:

• Add comment

• Update ticket information

• Retrieve tickets filtered by project and status

Google Calendar Integration actions:

• Create new events

• Seamless Switch

  • Agents now detect user's intent from the message and switch to chat mode for conversations or execution mode for creating or running tasks.

  • Users can create full fledge templates, run existing templates or execute quick actions (such as composing a sale proposal or sending an email) directly from the chat interface.

    
    

• Agent Character

  • Agents come with their own personality which can be managed from Agent Settings > Agent Character. Users set and tune agent's personality which reflect in responses.

  • Agent's restrictions define their boundaries. User's set restrictions such as 'do not respond to medical queries', which is then incorporated into responses.

  
  

• Chat Functions

  • Users can ask the agent to reformulate a chat response with click of a button under the same response.

  • Users can view beautifully formatted markdown outputs.

• In-Flow Custom Tool Creation:

  • Users can create and immediately use new custom tools during task or template planning. This ensures a seamless and integrated workflow for users.

  • The tool change modal now displays both available and custom GPT tools, allowing users to create new tools and have them reflected in the modal for selection and on the agent tools page.

    
    

• Custom tools available at workspace level:

  • Create tools for all members in your workspace to use

    
    

• Enhanced Tool Creation and Editing:

  • The tool creation module has been improved, allowing users to create and edit custom tools with more flexibility and ease.

  • Users can now edit custom tools directly, including updating the tool name, icon, category, description, and prompts. This enhances the functionality and accuracy of the tools.

    
    

• Expanded Model Options:

  • New foundational models, including Claude 3 Opus, Claude 3 Haiku, GPT-3.5, GPT-4, GPT-4o, Llama-3-8B, and Mistral-8x7B, have been added to enhance the capabilities and options available to users.

• Task Template Assignment

  • Pre-built Task Templates: Assign a variety of pre-built task templates and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to automate specific functions of the agent.

  • Suggested and Other Tabs: Navigate between suggested tasks and other available templates to find the best fit for your agent's responsibilities.

    
    

• Upload files

  • Seamlessly upload and attach files during the agent setup process, ensuring that all necessary documentation and resources are readily available for the agent. The upload feature supports a wide range of file types, providing flexibility and convenience.
    
    

• Agent setup overview:

  • Get a glimpse of your agent and all of its capabilities once you have finished setting up your agent!

    
    

• Ability to Edit Task Templates:

  • Users can now easily modify existing task templates to better suit their specific requirements. This feature allows for quick adjustments and updates to template content without the need to recreate templates from scratch.

  • The ability to rename task templates provides users with improved organization and clarity. Users can assign more descriptive names to templates, making it easier to identify and select the appropriate template for each task.

  • Users now have the option to delete unnecessary or outdated task templates directly from the platform. This feature helps declutter the template library and ensures that users can maintain an up-to-date and relevant set of templates.

    
    

• Agent Tools:

  • Introducing tools at agent level to display both available and custom tools, providing a comprehensive view of all tools at the user's disposal. The user can add or remove tools from their agent.

• Agent Naming and Categorization: Easily name your AI agent and assign it to an appropriate category, such as Customer Support.

• Detailed Descriptions: Provide a detailed description of your agent's capabilities and role. This helps in clearly defining the agent's function within your organization.

• Personality Traits: Define the personality of your agent to align with your brand's voice and ensure consistent interactions.

• Visual Customization: Personalize your agent with a selection of themes and images, allowing for a unique visual identity that fits your company’s branding.

• Users have the option to rate task outputs as positive or negative based on their satisfaction level. This feature allows users to express appreciation for helpful responses or provide constructive feedback for improvement.

• When providing negative feedback, users can further specify the aspects they didn't like about the response. The platform offers predefined options for common feedback categories, facilitating more detailed and actionable feedback.

• In addition to selecting predefined negative feedback options, users have the flexibility to type a specific response if none of the provided options accurately capture their feedback. This ensures that users can provide nuanced feedback tailored to their unique experiences.

• Centralized Notification System:

  • Users now have access to a centralized hub for all agent-level updates, facilitating efficient tracking and management of tasks across multiple agents.

  • Task-related notifications, such as user consent requests and task status updates (e.g., failed, input requested, feedback requested), are now prominently displayed within the inbox.

    
    

• Improved User Experience:

  • The frontend implementation prioritizes user experience and interaction design, ensuring seamless navigation and intuitive task management.

  • Users can easily navigate from inbox alerts to specific task pages, allowing for quick actions and responses directly from the inbox interface.

    
    

• Customizable Filters and Settings:

  • The Inbox feature includes customizable filters, empowering users to organize and prioritize notifications based on agent, date, and other relevant criteria.

  • Users have the flexibility to tailor notification settings according to their preferences, enhancing personalization and efficiency.

We've significantly improved the visibility and management of integration actions within the platform, making it easier for users to identify and configure the necessary integrations with improved display features

Template Creation Issue: A critical bug that affected the template creation process has been identified and fixed, ensuring a smoother and more reliable template creation experience for all users.

Error State Visibility on Planner: We've improved the visibility of error states within the planner, making it easier for users to quickly identify and rectify issues, thereby enhancing the planning accuracy and user experience.

Agent Template Page Fix: An issue causing the agent template page to break under certain conditions has been addressed and resolved, ensuring consistent performance and reliability.

Optimized Query Performance: Database query performance has been enhanced, leading to faster and more reliable data retrieval, which significantly improves the overall speed and efficiency of the platform.

Cloud Storage Optimization: Efficiency in cloud storage management and access has been improved, ensuring faster load times and more reliable access to stored data.

Server Infrastructure Optimization: Our server infrastructure has been upgraded to offer higher performance and reliability, capable of handling increased loads with better efficiency.

Improved Security Protocols for User Data: Advanced security measures have been implemented to further protect user data, ensuring the highest levels of data integrity and security within the platform.

Automated Backup and Recovery Processes: We've improved our processes for data backup and recovery, providing robust mechanisms to ensure data integrity and availability even in the event of unforeseen issues.

Comprehensive System Monitoring and Diagnostics: System monitoring and diagnostic capabilities have been expanded, allowing for more robust issue detection and resolution, thereby enhancing the overall stability and reliability of the platform.

Intuitive Drag-and-Drop Interface: The user interface has been enhanced with an intuitive drag-and-drop feature, making navigation and task management easier and more efficient for all users.

Streamlined Communication Tools: Communication tools within the platform have been improved, offering better collaboration features for teams, which facilitates more effective communication and project management.

Advanced Customization of Workflow Processes: Users now have greater control over customizing their workflow processes, allowing for more personalized and efficient workflows tailored to their specific needs.

Scalable Architecture for High Traffic: The application architecture has been optimized to efficiently handle high traffic volumes, ensuring scalability and reliability as user demand grows.

Enhanced Multi-Language Support: Support for additional languages has been expanded, making the platform more accessible to a global user base and facilitating easier adoption across different regions.

Comprehensive Support for API Integrations: Support for API integrations has been enhanced, offering more flexibility and powerful customization options for users, allowing for deeper integration with third-party tools and services.

Experience increased template matching accuracy, innovative Dependency Flow Improvements, and upgraded question and answer retrieval from Agent database

Streamline task planning with template matching, and customize your Agents with new Task Templates from our expanded library.

Welcoming Zammad (Custom), Slack, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Drive to our integration family!

Activate your workflow with Webhook Triggers! Connect external systems directly to your Agents for efficient background task handling

Enhanced Agent creation and task planning, with improved context and dependency calculations. Now, seamlessly modify tool selections during task planning.

Experience a more intuitive Task and Task Execution Detail APIs, Sidebar, and Dashboard.

Experience the future of seamless task management and flawless execution with more reliable Task Planner and Executor LLM Pipelines. We have also introduced Rate Limiting on Agent OS to safeguard against DDoS/spam threats.

Experience the next level of task management with our overhauled Task Pages, offering a detailed and structured approach through Overview, Planning, and Execution phases.

Alongside, our Upgraded Agent Dashboard provides a more insightful and powerful interface for managing your AI agents. With this new upgrade, Beam aims to enhance your productivity and control over tasks and agents.

Beam's latest update brings a plethora of platform-wide enhancements.

Dive into our preconfigured Templates, with a completely redesigned interface from the ground up. The preconfigured templates are now fully integrated with the new Beam Planner allowing you to access integrations like Slack, Notion, Linear and more in a friendly chat interface.

We’re launching with 12 pre-configured templates today, with hundreds more to come in a few weeks. But better yet, you can start creating your own right away!

In our continuous effort to refine Beam, this update we've focused on UI consistency and comprehensive bug resolution. This update includes:

• A revamped planner/executor architecture for preconfigured agents and a UI uplift across the platform.

• New sphere avatars and agent visuals have been integrated into the platform’s design.

• Users can now access tasks from all agents the workspace admin has access to.

• We've also improved the Database functionality for better data handling and analysis.

Welcome to a world where your routine tasks handle themselves with Beam's new Recurring Triggers! Ever find yourself repeatedly doing the same task every day and wishing for a helping hand?

We've got you covered. 👋

Our latest feature enables you to automate your entire task list with just a few clicks.

Imagine setting up tasks once and letting them run on autopilot – that's what our Recurring Triggers offer. Simply go to your task list, hit the "Define Recurring Trigger" button, pick your preferred date and time, set the frequency, and voila!

Your tasks will smoothly execute on the schedule you set, without any extra effort on your part. Embrace the convenience of automation and enjoy more time focusing on what truly matters, with every task executed right on time, every time!

• Advanced Agent Memory: We've made machine learning enhancements to the agent's memory, enabling more accurate retrieval of tasks.

• Smarter Task Duplication Prevention: To reduce task duplication and errors, the planner now cross-references new triggers/tasks with the agent's history. If a match is found, it smartly creates a new execution instance, avoiding unnecessary repetition.

• Manual Task Reordering: You now have the flexibility to manually reorder tasks in the Task List. Simply drag and drop to arrange the tasks in the order that suits your workflow best.

Get ready to tailor your tasks like never before with Beam's latest Custom Steps feature!

Have you ever created a task with a new agent and felt like something was just missing? Well, now you have the power to fill in those gaps seamlessly.

With our new "Create a New Step" option, you can effortlessly add bespoke sub-tasks to your existing tasks. But here's the real magic: our AI steps in to automatically suggest the right tools for your custom step, adding all the necessary fields as if by magic.

Whether you want to execute this new step independently or run it in harmony with your other tasks, the choice is yours.

We've fine-tuned Beam's internals and introduced some practical improvements to enhance your experience. Here's what's new:

• Conversational Mode Upgrade: We've made some improvements to the conversational mode for better flexibility and understanding of varied inputs.

• Enhanced Visibility of Tool Icons: Tool icons are now more prominently displayed both on the main task page and within sub-tasks for easier identification.

• Smarter Beam Planner: The Beam Planner has been enhanced to intelligently suggest answers from the provided database context.

Creating your own GPT Tools is now as simple as typing in the name and purpose of the tool. Our intelligent AI takes over from there, crafting a tool that aligns with your specified goals. Here's what to expect:

• The tool autonomously generates clarifying questions. Users can interact with these questions to refine their inputs, guiding the tool towards the desired output with ease.

• All the beloved functionalities of Beam's Tools are still there. You can edit outputs, copy them to the clipboard, or export them directly to a Word document, all within the same intuitive interface.

• Your creations are not just functional; they are also visible. Custom tools appear in the dedicated custom section of the Tools page, allowing easy access and management.

• These custom tools are fully integrated into other features of Beam platform. This means you can use the tool with other agents you have created.

We're excited to announce that Beam's waitlist has ended, making Generative AI agents universally accessible to everyone.

A Personalized Homepage

Personalized homepage powered with the K-Bar providing an better experience with relevant suggestions, templates, and integrations based on user interests or field of work.

We've also made a bunch of improvements to the K-Bar ensuring that you can essentially explore the entire platform with only your keyboard.

We've been monitoring your feedback and we've been working on implementing quality of life enhancements aimed at making your interaction with Beam smoother, faster, and more intuitive. This update also harnesses the power of machine learning (ML) to refine and accelerate the platform experience through a bunch of back-end refactoring.

• We've enhanced the interface for answering clarifying questions, now featuring AI-powered clarifications and auto-answers.

• Improved website performance with compressed images for faster loading speeds.

• Optimized Beam for all devices with various responsiveness improvements.

• Significant bug fixes for a smoother user experience.

• Enhanced chat text box, now accommodating longer messages.

• Addressed and resolved inconsistencies in the right sidebar based on user feedback.

• Improved PDF upload functionality, ensuring seamless document handling.

• Upgrades to the task planner including fixes for task deletion, renaming, and replanning, enhancing overall user experience.

• Significant app performance improvements through code refactoring, resulting in faster speed and better efficiency.

The process for creating or joining workspaces has been streamlined for simplicity. Users can now easily access invite requests, making workspace management more user-friendly and less time-consuming.

• Enhanced tool search capabilities, especially for GPT Tools, with a robust algorithm capable of handling edge cases, abstract queries, or conversational prompts.

• Advanced efforts in eliminating hallucinations and refining the tool search algorithm for more accurate and relevant results.

Enhanced Task Planning Experience

• We're introducing a dedicated sidebar to improve the user experience in task management and sub-task navigation.

• Integration of a more intelligent machine learning algorithm, combined with updated API integration, to ensure efficient goal completion.

• Tailoring sub-task prompts for each agent, based on their names or primary goals, replacing generic Beam AI prompts for a more personalized experience.

• Fixed a bug where an invited guest remained labeled as "Invited Guest" post-signup, ensuring accurate user status representation.
  
  

• Enhanced user experience with an effortless switch between Beam AI’s Planner and GPT chat mode, streamlining interactions.

• Improved context, database, and agent creation processes within the agent module for a more intuitive and efficient workflow.

• Clear notifications for completed tasks, ensuring better visibility and management of tasks.

• Addition of clear status tags to tasks for improved tracking and organization.

Database Enhancement‍

Access and manage your files with ease on the Beam platform, thanks to our universal database, facilitating file retrieval and use across different agents and tasks.

Enhanced K-Bar

‍Experience improved navigation on our platform with the new K-Bar, featuring an advanced search function for tools, integrations, templates, and agents.

Agent Improvements

Our agents now greet you by name. Hey there, {insert your name here}! Now you can finally delete extra agents and make your workspace fresh again.

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We're excited to launch our next big beta update, introducing: Beam AI, our core product designed to revolutionize task management and user interaction on our platform. Discover Beam AI's capabilities.

Beam AI

Meet your new autonomous task planner and conversational chatbot, designed to answer queries and streamline interactions.

Beam AI now offers context-aware planning through a preliminary question round. It leverages a contextual database for tailored suggestions, creating comprehensive, customizable task lists for various use-cases.

Workspace Management Enhancements

• Introduction of tabs for 'Existing Workspaces' and 'Invite Requests', offering a more organized approach to managing and joining workspaces.

• Friendly messages for users not part of any workspaces, enhancing the user experience and providing clear guidance.

• Workspace joining is now exclusive to invited members, ensuring privacy and security regardless of organizational affiliation.
  
  

• Implementation of one-time use magic login links, significantly enhancing account protection.

• Advanced development in K-bar search functionality and document creation within the Knowledge Agent, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

• Easy removal of completed tasks from the global page with a single-click feature, streamlining task management.

• Improved PDF parsing, better understanding of document tables, and expanded file support for .csv, .xls, .xlsx uploads, enriching the database utility.

• These updates collectively contribute to a more secure, efficient, and user-friendly Beam experience.

This update we've been focusing on improving threads we opened last update, including a lot of refactoring for the application to make it faster and free from bugs.

• Integration verification now required for exporting documents to Google Docs or Email, enhancing user experience via existing APIs.

• Unified landing page for new and existing users, improving navigation and user experience.

• Daily usage limits introduced to prevent abuse, with modal notifications for limit exceedance to maintain service availability.

• Specialized GPT Tools for Finance, Accounting, Insurance, and Engineering launched, offering advanced capabilities in these sectors.

• Integrations with Notion, Gmail, and Hubspot are now ready to use, allowing seamless workflow across preferred tools.

• Expanded application integration options via API keys through OAuth and SimpleAuth framework.

• Enhanced backend task execution and modification for a more efficient user experience.

• A simplified interface for creating/joining workspaces. You can find invite requests too!

• Let’s get unstuck! User friendly messages now guide you when you aren’t in any workspaces.

• Do you notice that? We’ve compressed images to improve loading speeds!

• New Tools for the pros: Operations & Supply Chain, Legal, and Customer Service.

• Experience Beam seamlessly on any device with a bunch of responsiveness fixes.

• URLs were previously causing issues when it comes to workspace redirection, we’ve fixed those for a smoother experience.

Install Beam as a PWA

Introducing our PWA version – install Beam as a web app on any platform supporting PWA. This is another step towards our compliance with latest technologies and interoperability regardless of operating system or platform.

Introducing major improvements to integrations. You can now connect/disconnect integrations with ease and see which ones are 'Coming Soon'. We've also introduced a bunch of new integrations to complement Product Management tools, such as Linear.

• Report bugs, request features, and view release notes, right within our platform through the Gleap integration. Find the Chat and Support button on the bottom-left of the screen, offering immediate access to support.

• Explore a wide new range of tools that are ready to use.

• Issues with Gmail integration has been looked into and resolved, send your emails with ease.

• Solved bugs related to URL links.

• A bunch of under-the-hood fixes to keep your experience smooth.

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• A brand new homepage that introduces Beam's core magic to new users.

• New card variants have been deployed all over the platform. These cards are smaller and reduce user cognitive load by only displaying the most pertinent information.

• Updated button colors for all states to match overall platform theme.

• Fixes to the top and right bar structure, and general UI bug fixes.

• Under the hood updates and regular squashing of bugs to keep your experience smooth.

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Your one-click solution for specific tasks. 

Tools are designed to maximize efficiency and minimize effort. Whether you're integrating them into your agents or using them individually, these tools are your shortcut to productivity. This major feature is set to redefine the way you interact with Beam, making complex tasks simpler and more accessible than ever.

You can use them in agents or just run them individually. We're introducing a number of new tools in fields of Product, Engineering and Customer Services, with more tools added soon.