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title: Initial Preview Release
published_at: 2026-07-14T02:00:00.000Z
version: v2026.07.14
slug: v2026-07-14
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# Version 2026.07.14 - Architectural Preview

We are excited to launch the first architectural preview of Basalt Notes. This release establishes the core hybrid storage engine, networked markdown parser, and client-side indexing pipeline.

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### Core Storage & Indexing Engine
- **High-Performance Local Caching:** Implemented an optimized local caching layer that stores files inside your browser. This ensures editing operations complete with near-zero latency, even without a network connection.
- **Smart Metadata Indexing:** Integrated an automated local scanning engine that compiles note properties, backlinks, and tags to allow for fast search and relational sorting.
- **Optimized Background Syncing:** Engineered background saving mechanisms that queue modifications and stream updates smoothly without interrupting your writing flow.

### Markdown Editor & Knowledge Graph
- **Networked Graph Visualization:** Created an interactive, force-directed 2D visualization layer mapping the relationships (backlinks/WikiLinks) between document nodes in real time.
- **Advanced Markdown Support:** Enabled syntax support for GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown), nested bullet checklists, callout cards, math equations (LaTeX), and flow diagrams (Mermaid).
- **Vim Navigation Layer:** Built a keyboard-centric editing environment supporting Vim keybindings alongside classic standard shortcuts.

### Dynamic "Quarries"
- **Structured Database Views:** Added support for compiling dynamic, spreadsheet-like tables and Kanban boards from Markdown frontmatter properties.
- **Task Aggregator:** Implemented automatic note scanning that pulls checklist items into a global, interactive task manager with date filters and recurring triggers.

### Hybrid Deployment Layouts
- **Pre-rendered Pages:** Optimized client loading by pre-building static pages for public marketing, blog, and documentation directories.
- **Local Automation Support:** Initialized secure developer access routes to allow approved productivity integrations to query and connect with your local files.