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title: 'Agent Studio, AI Research Assistant & Workspace Refresh'
published_at: 2026-07-16T21:00:00.000Z
version: v2026.07.16
slug: v2026-07-16
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# Version 2026.07.16 - Agent Studio, AI Research Assistant & Workspace Refresh

This major release introduces the **Agent Studio**, a deep **AI Research Assistant**, and a refined modern dark-mode workspace design.

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### Agent Studio & AI Research Assistant
- **Agent Studio**: Create, configure, and equip custom AI subagents with specialized tools, roles, and instructions tailored to your workflow.
- **AI Research Assistant**: Launch multi-step deep research tasks that analyze, connect, and synthesize information across your notes and external web sources.

### Design & Workspace Refresh
- **Modern Aesthetics**: Vibrant dark-mode visual theme with glassmorphism panels, polished typography, and responsive micro-animations.
- **Enhanced Navigation**: Faster sidebar search, clear note outline panels, and intuitive breadcrumb navigation.