Labrador Updates - May 2025

Read what’s new in Labrador CMS version 4.2.9 - v32

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Help Center

User documentation and guides are now accessible in the CMS at url `/help`. Use the hotkey `H` or navigate via Help > Help Center in the menu. The Help Center includes user documentation, guides, and product updates.

Additionally, all documentation is integrated with our chatbot, which can assist in multiple languages using existing resources. The chatbot is available on all Help Center pages in the bottom-right corner.

AI Paywall

Increase revenue with Labrador CMS

Labrador AI now supports generating sales pitches for articles, seamlessly integrating with server-side paywalls.

New layout options include using the front crop image in sales posters. Prompts can be configured per article or globally via the admin page.

Improved AB tests

Several improvements to AB testing added: 

  • Dragging is disabled during AB test editing.

  • Elements for AB testing require a url in `fields.published_url`.

  • Added `image.defaultAspectRatio` to ensure correct image rendering.

  • A 1-second timeout is added for preloading variant data.

  • New "End Test" button in the AB UI.

  • Variants cannot be added or deleted during an active test.

  • Bugfix: Variant data modified outside the AB plugin is now included.

Labrador-AI

We've added new AI models to enhance your experience:

  • Gemini 2.0 Flash (Google Cloud - Vertex AI): Quick, Efficient, Concise

  • Claude 3.7 Sonnet (Anthropic): Balanced, Reliable, Smart

  • Claude 3.5 Sonnet v2 (Anthropic): Improved, Balanced, Reliable

  • Claude 3.5 Haiku (Anthropic): Fastest, Compact, Responsive

... And many more updates.