> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.arkain.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.arkain.io/whats-new/arkain-release-note/dec-18-2025.md).

# Dec 18, 2025

## 🌟 Boosting Productivity with Your New AI Dashboard Assistant

We’re excited to introduce the new **Dashboard Side Chat** and expanded **AI capabilities**, alongside key workflow updates designed to make your Arkain experience more transparent and efficient.

### Highlights

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**✨ Dashboard Side Chat is Here**

Meet Side Chat, your personal AI assistant now integrated directly into the Arkain Dashboard. Get instant, contextual help with platform usage, container management, credit tracking, and template recommendations—all in one place to manage your environment more efficiently.\
(For detailed functionality, please refer to the 👉 [Side Chat (Dashboard)](/user-guide/dashboard/creative-tools/side-chat-dashboard.md) page)

### New Features

🧠 **New LLMs Supported**

We have significantly expanded our list of supported Large Language Models (LLMs), giving you more power and flexibility for your AI-driven projects:

* gemini-3.0-pro
* claude-opus-4.5
* gpt-5.2

### **Changes**

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**📊 Enhanced Visibility for Snap Progress**

The Snap plan selection and setup progress screens have been moved to a dedicated page, allowing you to clearly track each stage of your app generation. This ensures full transparency, letting you see exactly where your Snap workflow stands at a glance.

📧 **Unified Notification Management**

We have merged all email subscription settings into a single ‘Receive email notifications’ section on the Account page, allowing you to manage both operational and marketing emails in one place.