Changelog
Updates and improvements to Pathmode. We ship regularly.
January 22, 2026
Features
Intent Graph
Introduced interactive graph visualization for intent dependencies and strategic alignment. Visualize how your intents connect and ensure they align with your workspace strategy.
January 18, 2026
Features
From Journey Maps to Intent Layer
We started building Pathmode as a journey mapping tool. The vision was simple: help teams visualize customer experiences and connect user research to real workflows.
But as AI transformed how teams build software, we noticed something. Journey maps weren't just documentation—they were becoming the source of truth that AI agents needed to ship the right features. The map wasn't the output. It was the input.
Today, Pathmode is the Intent Layer for modern product teams. We don't just visualize journeys—we synthesize structured Intent Specs from real user friction, then push them to the tools that build. Cursor, Linear, Jira. The journey map is now a coordinate system for your entire product.
Intent is the new code. Specs are the new handoff. The map is the new constitution.
January 8, 2026
Features
Anonymization Firewall
We've added a powerful privacy layer for research data. You can now enable the Anonymization Firewall in your workspace settings to automatically detect and redact PII (Personally Identifiable Information) from your interviews and documents.
This feature uses a zero-retention AI pipeline to replace names, emails, and phone numbers with generic placeholders before data is ever saved to our database, ensuring full compliance with strict privacy requirements.
This feature uses a zero-retention AI pipeline to replace names, emails, and phone numbers with generic placeholders before data is ever saved to our database, ensuring full compliance with strict privacy requirements.
Improvements
- •Added PII detection toggle in workspace settings
- •Updated data ingestion pipeline with pre-processing hook
January 1, 2026
Features
Interactive Live Demos
Explore fully-generated journey maps without signing up. We added interactive scenarios like "Autonomous Ride-Sharing" and "B2B SaaS Onboarding" to the landing page, demonstrating the full capability of AI-generated insights and specifications.
Improvements
- •Smart Caching: Implemented intelligent local storage caching for public viewers, ensuring instant load times for AI artifacts like Storyboards and Proto Specs
- •Optimized Public View: Revised staleness detection logic to prioritize cached content for read-only users, preventing unnecessary regeneration loops
- •Robust AI Pipeline: Enhanced the generation engine with better payload management to reliably handle complex, data-heavy journey maps
December 29, 2025
Features
Integrations View & Live Embeds
Showcase your tool ecosystem with the new Integrations view. Embed live Figma prototypes directly into journey steps to keep designs synchronized.
Improvements
- •Added "Integrations" to main navigation
- •Added "Design Prototype" panel to Step properties for embedding support
December 28, 2025
Features
Specs View: Triage & Kanban
Redesigned the Feature Specs interface to split workflows into two distinct views:
- Triage View: Review and approve new opportunities.
- Kanban Board: Track specs from "Draft" to "Shipped".
Added an Archive workflow to hide deprecated or irrelevant specs.
Compact Research Dashboard
Refined the Research Dashboard for density. Key performance indicators are now grouped into a single row, providing an immediate overview of library health.
Hybrid Rendering Architecture
Re-architected the application core. Marketing pages now use Server-Side Rendering (SSR) for SEO and initial load performance, while the workspace remains a client-side SPA for interactivity.
Improvements
- •Updated Research Dashboard visual hierarchy
- •Implemented `useAppNavigation` for consistent routing state
- •Resolved authentication race conditions with optimistic session hydration
- •Fixed session persistence issues on refresh
- • eliminated "Map Not Found" navigation errors
- •Resolved client-side hydration mismatches
- •Fixed React hook ordering stability issues
- •Centralized modal state management
December 26, 2025
Features
Brand Identity Update
Refined the logo for better legibility at small sizes. The new mark retains the spiral geometry with cleaner lines and balanced weight.
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Improvements
- •Updated favicon and app icons across the platform
- •Unified spacing standards in navigation bars
December 25, 2025
Features
Feature Specs
Turn your journey maps into shipping software with the new Specs view. Automatically aggregate insights and journey steps into live feature specifications, manage acceptance criteria, and maintain full traceability back to your user research.
Journey Editor Refinements
We've redesigned the "Add Stage" experience for better usability. The button has moved from the bottom of the canvas to a dedicated vertical column at the far right of the timeline, styled with vertical text to match the grid structure. Plus, adding a new stage now automatically creates an initial "New Step" so you don't have to click twice to get started.
Improvements
- •Privacy Overhaul: Removed Google Tag Manager and installed privacy-first GA4 with strict cookie consent
- •Updated default workspace logo to use the Pathmode brand icon
- •Various performance tunings and layout fixes in the editor canvas
December 24, 2025
Features
New "Product Teams" Landing Page
A dedicated page for high-velocity product teams. We've broken down the value of Pathmode for Engineers (Specs), Product Managers (Docs), Service Designers (Orchestration), and Product Designers (Research). Check it out →
Improvements
- •Updated front page tagline: "Stop managing journeys. Start building them."
- •Added new "For Product Teams" navigation link in footer
December 22, 2025
Features
Dynamic Hero Video
The landing page now features an immersive autoplay video in the hero section, replacing the static image. This provides an instant, dynamic preview of the Pathmode interface in action.
Improvements
- •Optimized landing page hero performance with video assets
December 21, 2025
Features
New "Pathmode vs The Rest" Comparison
Completely revamped the comparison page. Instead of generic tables, we now have deep-dive breakdowns comparing Pathmode specifically against TheyDo (Management vs. Execution), Smaply (Service Design vs. Product), and Miro (Brainstorming vs. Structure). Compare tools →
Performance Tuning
Significant optimizations for the Journey Editor. We implemented intelligent debouncing for saves (1s) and throttled cursor tracking (100ms), making the editing experience buttery smooth even with active collaboration.
Improvements
- •Fixed "zombie session" issue ensuring immediate and permanent sign-out
- •Cleaned up security section iconography on landing page
- •Updated site-wide navigation to new comparison breakdown
December 19, 2025
Features
Analysis Workbench
Introducing a powerful new way to connect research to your journeys. Open the research sidebar to view documents side-by-side with your map, and drag highlights directly onto steps to create insights, opportunities, or evidence instantly.
Vibrant Cartoon Storyboards
We've updated the storyboard generator to use a vibrant, flat cartoon style! Your customer journeys are now visualized with colorful, engaging illustrations that make storytelling even more fun and effective.
Improvements
- •Updated AI prompt to request "vibrant cartoon style" for storyboard panels
- •Enhanced image generation parameters for consistent flat design aesthetics
December 16, 2025
Features
Competitor Comparison Page
Added a detailed comparison page to help users evaluate Pathmode against other journey mapping tools. This transparency helps teams make informed decisions about their journey management toolkit.
Improvements
- •Restored missing comparison page routing and functionality
- •Fixed an issue where the /compare link was resulting in a blank page
December 14, 2025
Features
Redesigned Front Page with AI-Style Illustrations
Completely redesigned the landing page with minimalist, AI-style illustrations to create a clean and modern visual experience. The "Problem We Solve" section now features full-size pictograms for each problem area, making the challenges more visually engaging and easier to understand at a glance.
Unified Design Workflow Visual Updates
Enhanced the "Unified Design Workflow" section with step-by-step illustrations. Each of the three steps (User Research, Automated Journey Map, and Prototype Specification) now features a prominent illustration that visually communicates the workflow process.
Enhanced Trust & Security Page
Redesigned the Trust & Security page with a new hero section featuring a security illustration. The minimalist design creates a professional and trustworthy first impression, with the illustration prominently displayed above the "Security at Pathmode" title.
Dynamic CTA Section with Rotating Words
Added an animated rotating word effect to the CTA section headline. The phrase "The future of design is..." now cycles through "unified", "intelligent", and "seamless" every second, creating an engaging and dynamic user experience.
Improvements
- •Added pictograms to "The Problem We Solve" section: Research Silos, Design Chasm, and Costly Drift
- •Added workflow illustrations to all three steps in the "Unified Design Workflow" section
- •Redesigned Trust Center hero with security illustration and improved visual hierarchy
- •Improved visual consistency across landing page sections with flat, minimalist design
- •Enhanced image presentation with full-size pictograms that fill their container elements
- •Updated color scheme to use theme colors (subtle gradients) for better brand consistency
- •Added smooth word rotation animation to CTA section without layout shifts
December 13, 2025
Features
Enhanced Landing Page with Visual Journey Flow
Added a visual journey flow diagram to the landing page to help customers better understand what Pathmode is about. The image showcases the complete workflow from customer insights through journey mapping to prototype generation, making the value proposition immediately clear to visitors.
Improvements
- •Improved visual communication of Pathmode's core value proposition on the front page
- •Streamlined image display to use a single, clear visual representation of the journey mapping process
December 12, 2025
Features
Improved Workspace Settings Access
Workspace settings are now more accessible with a direct link below the workspace name in the sidebar header. Settings now use workspace-specific URLs (e.g., /workspace-name/settings) for better organization and navigation consistency.
Improvements
- •Moved workspace settings link from bottom navigation to header below workspace name
- •Settings now use workspace URL key format for consistent routing
- •Simplified "Back to Workspace" button to just "Back" in settings view
December 11, 2025
Features
Enhanced Storyboard Generator with High-Quality AI Images
The storyboard generator now uses Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) to produce high-quality, photorealistic images for your journey visualizations. Images are now generated as detailed PNG files instead of simple SVG placeholders, bringing your customer journey stories to life with professional-quality visuals.
Improvements
- •Fixed image generation to properly extract images from API response structure
- •Improved image quality from SVG placeholders to high-resolution PNG images
- •Added authentication check - unauthenticated users see placeholder images with sign-up prompts
December 10, 2025
Improvements
- •Improved Google sign-in experience - you'll now see "Pathmode" when signing in with Google for a more professional and secure authentication process
December 8, 2025
Features
Workspace Settings Navigation
Moved Workspace Settings to the main navigation panel for easier access. Settings now use workspace-specific URLs (e.g., /workspace-name/settings) for better organization and navigation consistency.
Improvements
- •Fixed Activity feed navigation link
- •Improved workspace invitation permissions - workspace owners can now create and manage invitations
- •Streamlined Users & Team view by removing redundant Settings button
- •Updated RLS policies to support workspace owner role for invitation management
December 6, 2025
Features
Trust & Security Center
Comprehensive security and privacy information page showcasing our security measures and compliance standards.
Team Management & Activity Feed
Complete overhaul of team management with email invitations, granular roles (Owner, Admin, Editor, Commenter, Viewer), and a new activity feed to track workspace actions.
Cookie Consent Management
GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner with granular controls for optional cookies and analytics.
Improvements
- •Improved footer navigation across all pages
- •Enhanced landing page with security information
November 27, 2025
Features
Beta Launch
Pathmode is now in public beta! We're excited to share our AI-powered journey mapping platform with designers and product teams.
API Rate Limiting
Implemented distributed rate limiting with Upstash Redis to prevent API abuse and ensure fair usage across all endpoints.
GDPR Compliance
Added comprehensive GDPR compliance features including cookie consent banner, privacy policy, terms of service, and self-service account deletion.
Profile Page
New profile page accessible from the sidebar where users can manage their account settings and delete their account.
Performance Monitoring
Integrated Vercel Speed Insights to monitor application performance and identify optimization opportunities.
Improvements
- •Enhanced security headers and Content Security Policy
- •Improved Trust & Security page with detailed compliance information
- •Added links to legal pages throughout the application
- •Launched changelog to keep users informed of updates
Want to stay updated? Visit our Trust & Security page for the latest on security and compliance.