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Introducing the Latest DocsGPT Update – Thanks to Our Hacktoberfest Contributors!

AI Assistant update

We’re excited to announce the newest update to DocsGPT, made possible by our amazing community during Hacktoberfest. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated—you've helped us make DocsGPT better than ever! 🎉

This release includes a variety of new features and improvements that enhance the experience for both new and seasoned users. Here's what's new:

🚀 Streamlined Onboarding for our AI Assistant

To make DocsGPT even more user-friendly, we've introduced a new onboarding workflow. This step-by-step intro helps you quickly understand DocsGPT's capabilities and get started smoothly. Whether you're looking for an a digital assistant to help with your documents or documentation chatbot, this feature ensures you can make the most of DocsGPT right from the start.

⚡ Faster Performance with Prompt Caching

We've implemented prompt caching to provide faster response times. By reusing previously generated prompts, DocsGPT can deliver answers more efficiently, helping you get the information you need without delay. For users of on-premise software and local AI setups, this update offers a significant performance boost.

🔗 New Integrations: Slack, Text-to-Speech, and Groq Language Models

  • Support for Groq Language Models: We're pleased to announce that DocsGPT now supports Groq language models, expanding the options available and enabling more diverse use cases.
  • Slack Integration: Access DocsGPT directly within Slack! This integration allows you to bring the power of DocsGPT into your workspace, making collaboration with your team even smoother.
  • Text-to-Speech Functionality: We've added text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities, making DocsGPT's responses accessible as audio. This is especially useful if you prefer listening over reading or need hands-free operation.

These enhancements are part of our commitment to making DocsGPT a versatile AI assistant that fits seamlessly into your workflow.

📄 Enhanced Document Understanding and Management

  • Excel and PowerPoint Support: DocsGPT now supports parsing of Excel (.xlsx) and PowerPoint (.pptx) files. This means you can work with a wider range of documents, from spreadsheets to presentations, without any hassle.
  • Mathematical Equations in Markdown: We've added support for mathematical equations in Markdown, enhancing DocsGPT's capabilities in handling technical and scientific documentations. This is a significant boost for users in fields like education, engineering, and research.

🛠️ Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Enhanced Mobile Navigation: We've improved the mobile experience with an auto-minimizing sidebar and a revamped settings menu for easier navigation.
  • Better Document Version Control: New sorting options and loading states for conversations make managing your documents and interactions smoother.
  • Backend Enhancements: Improved error handling, better database connection management, and component refactoring contribute to overall performance and maintainability.
  • User Interface Tweaks: Minor UI improvements like button alignment, clickable logos, and skeleton loaders have been implemented to enhance the user experience.

We're incredibly grateful to all the contributors who made this update possible. This release reflects the collective effort of our community, and we can't thank you enough for your support and creativity.

To learn more about these features or see the full list of improvements, check out our changelog.

Stay tuned for more updates, and if you haven't joined our community yet, we'd love to have you on board (GitHub, Discord, and X). Together, we're building the future of document AI. 🚀

Pavel Torbin