> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.node-pad.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Changelog

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<Update label="0.1.0" tags={["Launch"]} description="The first public NodePad">
  ## The first NodePad

  Our initial public version. NodePad starts as a canvas-first AI workspace, focused on the moves a single chat thread cannot do well.

  ### What is in

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    <Card title="Branching" icon="git-branch">
      Fork from any message to explore an alternate path without overwriting the current one.
    </Card>

    <Card title="Merging" icon="git-merge">
      Combine messages from different branches into one new draft so the next step can synthesize multiple sources.
    </Card>

    <Card title="@ references" icon="at-sign">
      Cross-link a specific message into a new draft with a reference picker that stores the actual link, not just the visible token.
    </Card>

    <Card title="Text notes" icon="sticky-note">
      Freeform annotations on the canvas for human context — research questions, decision logs, checklists.
    </Card>

    <Card title="Per-branch model selection" icon="sparkles">
      Keep a workspace default and switch models between branches inside the same workspace.
    </Card>

    <Card title="Bring your own keys" icon="key-round">
      Connect your own provider keys so usage and limits stay on your account.
    </Card>
  </Columns>
</Update>

## Continue

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  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    A real first session in seven steps.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get started" icon="mail" href="/get-started">
    Create a free account and open your first workspace.
  </Card>
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