Release Notes: Local Deep Research v0.3.0

🚀 Major Improvements

• Database-First Settings: Completely redesigned settings architecture to use a centralized database instead of configuration files
• Fixed Citation System: Resolved issue where old search citations would appear in new search results
• Streamlined Research Parameters: Simplified by unifying redundant iteration settings

✨ Key Enhancements

• Research Form Improvements: Settings now automatically save between sessions
• Better Search Engine Selection: Fixed issues with search engine switching in the UI
• Performance Focus: Removed problematic settings caching for more reliable operation
• Improved Ollama Integration: Enhanced URL handling for more consistent connections

🛠️ Technical Updates

• Architectural Overhaul: Moved all configuration from files to database for better reliability
• Strategy Initialization: Fixed mutable default arguments issue in search strategies

📋 Developer Notes

This release represents a significant improvement in stability and usability. Users upgrading from previous versions will have their settings automatically migrated to the new database system. We recommend resetting your database when testing this version to ensure the cleanest experience.

👏 Core Contributors of This Release

• Daniel Petti (@djpetti)
• Learning Circuit (@LearningCircuit)