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Switch to Vercel AI Gateway for easier model management and multi-provider support
We've switched from custom providers to the Vercel AI Gateway for AI-powered content generation. This change makes it easier to manage and switch between AI models from different providers.
The environment variables have changed:
- GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEY="your_google_api_key"
+ AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY="your_vercel_ai_gateway_key"
+ AI_CHAT_MODEL="openai/gpt-4o"
+ AI_COMPLETION_MODEL="openai/gpt-4o-mini"Check the updated Automation documentation for the new setup instructions.
We've improved the rate limiting system to be more flexible and easier to set up.
REDIS_URL environment variable instead of separate URL and tokenconfig/rate-limit.ts for easy customizationThe environment variables have changed:
Easily duplicate tools, categories, and tags in the admin dashboard
Managing a large directory just got easier. We've added the ability to duplicate tools, categories, and tags directly from your admin dashboard.
Instead of creating similar items from scratch, you can now duplicate existing ones with a single click. This is perfect for:
You'll find a new "Duplicate" option in the actions menu for tools, categories, and tags. When you duplicate an item, we automatically handle the technical details—like generating a unique URL slug—so you don't have to worry about conflicts.
Reach global audiences with app-wide internationalization powered by next-intl.
Dirstarter now includes comprehensive internationalization (i18n) support, making it easy to build directory websites that serve audiences worldwide.
This feature enables you to localize your entire application, helping you reach global users in their preferred language.
The i18n implementation covers every aspect of your directory website:
This internationalization system helps you:
Introducing a redesigned schedule calendar that makes it easier to plan and manage your directory content.
We've completely redesigned the schedule calendar to provide a better experience for planning and managing your directory content. The new calendar offers improved visualization and makes it much easier to see what's coming up at a glance.
The updated schedule calendar offers significant enhancements for managing your content timeline, featuring a cleaner and more intuitive visual design, improved date visualization, and a responsive interface suitable for all screen sizes.
It enhances the user experience with faster month-to-month navigation, clearer indications of scheduled items, and distinct identification of content states.
Performance is also improved with more reliable data loading, especially with large content sets.
- REDIS_REST_URL=""
- REDIS_REST_TOKEN=""
+ REDIS_URL="redis://[username:password@]host:port"Check the updated Rate Limiting documentation for the new setup instructions.
We've also made some improvements to the admin lists, ensuring items are sorted more intuitively.
Whether you're targeting a specific region or building a global directory, the built-in i18n support makes it simple to create a multilingual experience that resonates with your audience.
To learn more about how to use i18n, add translations, and add new languages, check out our i18n documentation.
Having a clear view of your content schedule is essential for maintaining a consistent publishing cadence. The new calendar makes it easier to:
The new schedule calendar helps you stay organized and on top of your content strategy.