<h1>Contentstack Pulse</h1>
<p>The latest product enhancements, roadmap and FAQs</p>
<h2>What's new</h2>
<p>The latest updates and enhancements to our cutting-edge products</p><img alt="Icon_CMS.svg" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blta85645d82623487e/6449447f88e91a10e63c9d2b/Icon_CMS.svg?format=pjpg&auto=webp" width="100" />
<p>Contentstack Headless CMS</p><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/features/">See more</a><br />
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    <p>TaxonomyTaxonomy is now generally available! Taxonomy enhances content organization and enables content editors, particularly from larger enterprise environments, to handle vast and complex data structures with full control and ease.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/changelog#introducing-taxonomy-to-streamline-your-content-organization-early-access-release-">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>TeamsTeams provides organizations with a straightforward approach to team management and content ownership. With bulk permissions, Teams enables better holistic visibility of team members and grants suitable access based on roles and responsibilities, helping to maintain content security without interference.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/teams/about-teams">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>UI updates, enhanced search, expanded Live Preview service, and moreWe’re excited to announce the second and final phase of user interface (UI) updates to our Venus Design System 2.0, extending to primarily developer-specific screens and modules. Bundled along are also new powerful search capabilities, REST support for Live Preview with a new way to improve security control, and bolstered team management features for organization administrators.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/changelog#new-features-ui-enhancements-and-much-more">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>New in-platform Help CenterYou now have the ability to access extensive documentation, relevant content recommendations, and comprehensive learning resources without ever leaving the platform. With the Help Center, you can access valuable resources and guidance for continuous learning and growth within the Contentstack ecosystem.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/changelog#introducing-the-new-contentstack-help-center-stay-productive-and-stay-informed-right-within-the-platform">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>GraphQL support for Live PreviewWe added real-time data preview capabilities to support GraphQL from new Live Preview APIs. A primary advantage of GraphQL is its ability to prevent overfetching and underfetching of data, enabling developers to request exactly the data they need, reducing unnecessary data transfer and the need for multiple API calls.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/changelog#introducing-live-preview-for-graphql-">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>AI AssistantAI Assistant is now generally available! It includes an enhanced JSON Rich Text Editor, offering precise granularity down to paragraphs, words, and even custom prompts. Furthermore, alongside ChatGPT, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Bedrock models are now supported. Plus, customize the UI with your brand's icons for a user experience that's aligned to your brand identity.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/marketplace-apps/ai-assistant">Learn more</a><br /></p>
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<p>Contentstack Marketplace</p><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/marketplace/">See more</a><br />
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    <p>Updated Vimeo appWe've updated our Vimeo app to include Folder support. This allows you to organize videos into folders, making it easier to manage, view, and add videos to Custom Fields or JSON Rich Text Editor fields directly from the app.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/marketplace-apps/vimeo">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>Egnyte appWe're excited to share that the Egnyte app is now live in our Marketplace! Egnyte simplifies file management directly within Contentstack by allowing users to access and manage their Egnyte files without leaving Contentstack's platform.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/changelog#new-marketplace-app-egnyte">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>Developer HubDeveloper Hub is now generally available on Contentstack! This is a user-friendly interface for teams to easily create and manage custom applications, making it an ideal tool for developers and partners looking to enhance or extend the platform experience with personalized integrations and capabilities.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/changelog#announcing-the-general-availability-of-developer-hub">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>Contentstack DAM app boilerplateSimplify the development of custom Digital Asset Management (DAM) applications for the Contentstack platform.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/changelog#marketplace-dam-app-boilerplate">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>Content Model templatesA collection of predefined content types and global fields readily available for import into your stack to accelerate the content creation process.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/marketplace-platform-guides/content-models/about-content-models">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>E-commerce app boilerplateJumpstart your e-commerce development with our e-commerce app boilerplate, offering pre-configured templates to get you off the ground quickly.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/developer-hub/marketplace-ecommerce-app-boilerplate">Learn more</a><br /></p>
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<p>Contentstack Automate</p><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/automation-hub/">See more</a><br />
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    <p>Contentstack Delivery ConnectorWith the Contentstack Delivery Connector, you can fetch entries and assets from another environment. It offers four actions: Get All Assets, Get All Entries, Get a Single Asset, and Get a Single Entry.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-connectors/contentstack-delivery">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>Google Vertex ConnectorLeverage Google Vertex's AI models, including the Gemini API, to generate dynamic responses within your automations. Ideal for enhancing chatbots, automating content creation, or any task requiring AI-driven insights. Learn more about Google Vertex connector.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-connectors/google-vertex">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>Throttle ExecutionControl the speed of automation executions to stay within API rate limits by systematically queuing and executing automation steps in a regulated manner.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-guides/throttle-execution">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>AWS Bedrock ConnectorChoose from new AI offerings like AI21 Labs, Anthropic’s Claude, and Amazon’s Titan models to power a wide variety of generative AI use cases.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-connectors/aws-bedrock">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>Salesforce Commerce Cloud ConnectorFetch product details from your Salesforce Commerce Cloud platform to keep products in sync between systems.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-connectors/salesforce-commerce-cloud/">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>Asana ConnectorCreate projects, update tasks, and fetch user information from an Asana dashboard and have those actions trigger content creation or other updates in Contentstack.<br /><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-connectors/asana">Learn more</a><br /></p>
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</ul><img alt="Icon_Launch.svg" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/bltb254c5d001ae1a6e/6449447f398bc14b3cfff2ce/Icon_Launch.svg?format=pjpg&auto=webp" width="100" />
<p>Contentstack Launch</p><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/launch/">See more</a><br />
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    <p>Host any SSR frameworkWe are thrilled to share that in addition to the supported SSR (Server Side Rendered) frameworks, namely NextJS, Gatsby, and Angular, Contentstack Launch also facilitates the deployment of projects built on unsupported frameworks, as long as it runs on a Node.js server.<a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/launch/host-any-ssr-framework">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>Log TargetsWith this feature, the generated serverless logs can be seamlessly integrated with your external monitoring tools, providing insights, alerts, and persistent data storage for better management and analysis of log data.<a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/launch/log-targets">Learn more</a></p>
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    <p>Redirects &amp; Rewrites at the EdgeManage URL rewrites and redirects from a new launch.json file that you can add to your repository.<a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/launch/edge-url-redirects">Learn more</a></p>
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2023 Roadmap Recap

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<h2>Kickstart Next.js: Code Overview</h2><p>A lightweight Next.js boilerplate to get you up and running with Contentstack—complete with live preview, Visual Builder support, and essential content types.</p><h3>Features</h3><ul><li><strong>Barebones setup</strong>: Minimal code to connect a Next.js 15 app (using the App Router) to Contentstack.</li><li><strong>Live Preview</strong>: Instantly preview content edits in-context.</li><li><strong>Visual Builder</strong>: Click-to-edit UI overlays for titles, images, and rich text.</li><li><strong>Modular Blocks</strong>: Demonstrates Contentstack’s block-based content modeling.</li><li><strong>Rich Text &amp; Images</strong>: Built-in support for rendering Contentstack rich text fields and media assets.</li><li><strong>Tailwind CSS</strong>: Utility-first styling out of the box.</li></ul><h3>Prerequisites</h3><ul><li>Node.js &gt;= 18</li><li>Next.js 15 (App directory)</li><li>A Contentstack account with:<ul><li>Stack API Key</li><li>Delivery Token</li><li>Environment (“development”, “preview”, etc.)</li><li>Live Preview API Key</li></ul></li></ul>Read the docs for a deeper explanation: <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/kickstarts/next/" target="_blank">https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/kickstarts/next/</a><h3>Extending the Kickstart</h3><ol><li><strong>Add Additional Content Types</strong><br />Copy the pattern in lib/contentstack.ts to initialize and query new types—e.g., blog_post, author.</li><li><strong>Modular Blocks</strong><br />Explore modular blocks in the “Modular Blocks” demo page; see our <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/create-content-types/modular-blocks" target="_self">Modular Blocks Docs</a>.</li><li><strong>Rich Text Customization</strong><br />Use the @contentstack/rich-text-react-renderer to map rich-text JSON to custom React components. See the other video in the Kickstart Learning path.</li><li><strong>Deployment</strong><br />Host on Content Launch, Vercel, Netlify, or your preferred platform. Ensure environment variables are set for API keys &amp; tokens.</li></ol><h3>Next Steps &amp; Resources</h3><ul><li><strong>Deep-dive videos</strong>:<ul><li>Live Preview internals</li><li>Modular Blocks usage</li><li>Rich Text rendering</li></ul></li><li><strong>Documentation</strong>:<ul><li><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/kickstarts/next" target="_self">Contentstack Docs – Next.js Kickstart</a></li><li><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/academy/content/contentstack-live-preview-under-the-hood" target="_self">Visual Builder Guide</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Community &amp; Support</strong>:<ul><li>Join our <a href="https://community.contentstack.com" target="_self">Discord community</a> for real-time help and discussion.</li><li>Explore full courses on the Contentstack Academy.</li></ul></li></ul>

Kickstart Next.js

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<h3><strong>Fall 2024 Product Releases reviewed.</strong></h3><p><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/blog" target="_blank">Contentstack Blog</a></p>

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Fall 2024 Product Update

<p>In this interview, Director of Product, Academy - Matthew Pizzi and Director, Product &amp; Technical Marketing, Nicole Quick, discuss how Contentstack was utilized to create a new Academy platform aimed at educating Contentstack customers, content editors, and developers. He highlights the benefits and features of Contentstack that were instrumental in developing a user-friendly and informative learning resource. </p>

Contentstack on Contentstack: Academy

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<p>Unlock the basics of Contentstack’s Visual Builder in this quick video. This video guides you through the essentials of using Visual Builder’s WYSIWYG interface to create, edit, and customize web pages in real time. You’ll learn how to make instant changes, see live previews, and collaborate effortlessly—all in one intuitive interface. Start using Visual Builder to streamline your content management with ease.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/visual-builder" target="_blank">Visual Builder Documentation</a></p>

Understanding-visual-builder

Unlock the basics of Contentstack’s Visual Builder in this quick video.

Understanding Visual Builder

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<p>Contentstack is a powerful content management system that allows users to create, manage, and deliver content across various digital platforms. This video provides an overview of Contentstack's key features and benefits, showcasing how it can streamline content creation and delivery processes for businesses of all sizes. Whether you are a marketer, developer, or content creator, Contentstack offers robust functionality to help you effectively manage your digital content.</p>

Contentstack is a powerful content management system that allows users to create, manage, and deliver content across various digital platforms.

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<p>Discover how to leverage Visual Builder’s WYSIWYG interface to streamline web page creation, editing, and customization—all in real time. You’ll see how to make rapid, live updates without switching between environments, making it easier to focus on functionality and design simultaneously. Perfect for developers who want to speed up their workflow and enhance collaboration with content creators, this video covers everything you need to know to start building dynamic pages with ease using Visual Builder.</p><p></p>Discord:&nbsp;<a href="https://discord.com/invite/NyWJ68gdDw">https://discord.com/invite/NyWJ68gdDw</a><p><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/set-up-visual-builder" target="_blank">Visual Builder Documentation for Developers</a></p><p></p><p></p>

Cs Visual Building-code

Discover how to leverage Visual Builder’s WYSIWYG interface to streamline web page creation, editing, and customization—all in real time. 

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Visual Builder for Developers

Installing AI Assistant

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<h2>AI Assistant </h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Unlock the full potential of your content creation with AI Assistant. Designed for beginners and seasoned users alike, this comprehensive guide takes you through the seamless installation and advanced usage of AI Assistant within the Contentstack platform. Discover how integrating powerful large language models can streamline your workflow, enhance writing efficiency, and ensure your content stands out.</p><p>From the initial installation through the Marketplace to leveraging AI Assistant for optimizing and generating compelling content, this course covers it all. You’ll learn how to update titles for SEO, create summaries, generate tags, and even customize actions to suit your specific needs. With step-by-step instructions and practical examples, you'll see how easy it is to elevate your content quality and maintain GDPR compliance effortlessly. Join us and transform the way you manage and produce content with AI-driven precision.</p><p></p><p></p>

Learn the foundations of using AI Assistant in Contentstack.

AI Assistant Foundations

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<p>This guide demonstrates how to create a new stack in Contentstack and seed it with content from a GitHub repository using the Contentstack Command-Line Interface (CLI).</p><h2>Prerequisites</h2><p>Ensure you have the following before starting:</p><ul><li>A Contentstack account with English set as the master language.</li><li>Terminal access with a package manager installed (e.g., npm).</li><li>Knowledge of the region hosting your Contentstack instance (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; US or Europe).</li><li>Your Contentstack organization UID.</li></ul><h2>Installing the Contentstack CLI</h2><p>You can install the CLI globally or run it directly using npx:</p><pre>npm install -g @contentstack/cli</pre><p>Or run directly without global install</p><pre>npx @contentstack/cli</pre><h2>Configuring the CLI</h2><h3>Step 1: Set Your Region</h3><p>Configure the CLI with the hosting region:</p><p>csdx config:set:region</p><p>Select your region (e.g., AWS Europe).</p><h3>Step 2: Authentication</h3><p>Log into Contentstack with your email and password:</p><pre>csdx auth:login</pre><p>Alternatively, you can store management tokens for persistent authentication. Check the official documentation for more details.</p><h2>Creating and Seeding a Stack</h2><p>Use the stack seed command to import content from a GitHub repository:</p><pre>csdx stack:seed --repo github-repository-url --org organization-uid --stack new-stack-name</pre><p>Replace placeholders:</p><ul><li>&lt;GitHub-Repository-URL&gt;: URL of the GitHub repository containing your seed content.</li><li>&lt;Organization-UID&gt;: Your Contentstack organization UID.</li><li>&lt;New-Stack-Name&gt;: Name for your new stack.</li></ul><p>Execute the command to create and seed your stack.</p><h2>Verify Stack Creation</h2><p>After the import completes, log in to your Contentstack account to inspect and verify the newly created stack.</p><h2>Additional Resources</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/cli/import-content-using-the-seed-command">Contentstack Documentation</a></li><li><a href="https://community.contentstack.com">Contentstack Discord Community</a></li></ul>

CLI SEED Stack

Seeding a New Stack with CLI

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<p>In this video, VP or Product, Conor Egan is interviewed by Director, Product &amp; Technical Marketing, Nicole Quick as he explains how Contentstack Launch works and how Contentstack utilizes it for their own hosting needs. Eagan provides insight into the features and benefits of Contentstack Launch, shedding light on how it streamlines the hosting process for users. Viewers can gain a better understanding of the platform and how it can be leveraged for their own hosting requirements.</p>

Contentstack on Contentstack: Launch 

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In this video ‪Tim Benniks‬ shows how Live Preview works under the hood. Links from the video:<p>Documentation: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2ZXNjBaSW5MWURkNlkxdU9KQ0l2SHE4YWZaQXxBQ3Jtc0tsbDdpa2xDUHpaQWRXME5TQVp4RE9OV3pzaTlObnM5N3RPS1Q4OTdHcDdOTEdfQkRESUl6ZjJJVDN4YmJlNEV3VzVkSXZMMGFhWEFoQ3g4WXdjQ29IQUdfN21QYTNwcDhCWTFJLV90MW8wOW1tcFdyWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.contentstack.com%2Fdocs%2Fdevelopers%2Fset-up-live-preview%2Fset-up-live-preview-for-your-website&v=_Xeu7q_OP9A">https://www.contentstack.com/docs/dev...</a></p><p>Discord: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFRsbERsaDE5bVlPT0w1T09pSTYteWpPSWRJZ3xBQ3Jtc0trLWIwSEFUVkZhdjhMdUVaUG5KcjlUZTFoN0p6b3pqd1lidDRtNGVqMTJqOGpzNUh2NGpkNFZ3dTV5ZGNFQkYzLWlWOUw2dzJEVXpVMzFUZDg3alNERTdxcXBsZXhBTkZBLW9NdVpsTEFFVTRYd09zaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FxF8WhEFS&v=_Xeu7q_OP9A">/&nbsp;discord&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></p><div><div></div></div>

Live Preview Flow

In this video ‪Tim Benniks‬ shows how Live Preview works under the hood.

Contentstack Live Preview Under the Hood

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The Profile

Lytics 101: Common Schema

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Welcome to Lytics 101! This course is your starting point for mastering the fundamentals of customer data and profiles in Lytics. We’ll explore how to build rich, real-time profiles, uncover actionable insights, and leverage powerful tools like behavioral scores, interest signals, and dynamic audiences. By the end of this course, you’ll have the foundation needed to personalize engagement and make data-driven decisions with confidence. Let’s get started!