Changelog

Confluence site admins and Confluence admins can now whitelist trusted external domains for Optics macros directly from Settings → Apps → Macros Configuration → External domains. This allows approved domains to serve scripts, styles, fonts, and API calls (client or backend fetch) to macros like Easy HTML, no more blocked requests to third-party CDNs or APIs once a domain is approved.

Aug 10, 2026

We added new Dex Templates that can display News.. These templates help teams highlight announcements, updates, and important communication directly within well-designed page layouts.

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Jun 17, 2026

We added new Dex Templates that can display People inside blocks. This makes it easier to create team pages, department overviews, onboarding pages, project spaces, and internal directories where employees, experts, or key contacts should be visible and easy to find.

Jun 17, 2026

Optics News is powered by Cosmos. When news items are pinned in Cosmos, they are displayed at the top of the News module in Optics, helping users quickly find the most important updates.

Read more → https://caelor-apps.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BgA3S

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Jun 17, 2026

News items now show an unread status based on the logged-in user. This makes it easier for users to quickly identify which news they have not opened yet and stay up to date with important updates. The unread status is personal to each user, so every user sees their own reading progress independently.

Jun 17, 2026

News can now be displayed in three additional layouts: Full Image, Author Line News, and Banner. These new view types help teams choose the right presentation for each news section. This gives Optics more flexibility when building engaging and well-structured communication pages.

Jun 17, 2026

The new My Subscriptions module helps users quickly access the content they follow. It provides a clear overview of subscribed pages and updates, making it easier to stay connected with relevant Confluence content.

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Jun 17, 2026

We introduced the new Style Guide, a shared design configuration used across Cosmos and Optics.

The Style Guide helps admins keep pages, dashboards, profiles, and modules visually consistent by defining shared branding settings such as colors, corner radius, logos, and images. Changes made in the Style Guide are applied across supported Cosmos and Optics components, helping teams create a more consistent Confluence experience.

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Apr 14, 2026

Dex templates now include content alignment options for text and image components. Easily switch between different alignment styles to better match your layout, image position, and overall design.

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Apr 14, 2026

All Dex templates now support S, M, and L text size options for text components. This makes it easier to adjust typography based on content length, layout needs, and visual preference.

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Apr 14, 2026

Dex now supports multiple content creation use cases, making it more flexible than ever.

With the new Page Mode, Dex can be used to create scrollable page experiences for everyday Confluence content. It is ideal for landing pages, internal campaigns, team hubs, onboarding pages, product overviews, and other modern content experiences.

Page Mode helps expand Dex beyond presentations, turning it into a powerful tool for building engaging pages directly in Confluence.

Learn more: Page and Presentation Modes

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Apr 14, 2026

Optics has been fully migrated to Forge, aligning the app with Atlassian’s latest platform standards and future direction. All Optics features now run on Forge, providing improved performance, scalability, and long-term reliability.

→ Migration from Connect to Forge

→ Optics is now running on Forge - What you need to do

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Mar 31, 2026

Cards in Viz now support background colors, giving teams more flexibility to reflect their corporate identity and create more engaging page layouts.

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Nov 14, 2025

A new option is now available for cards displaying text over images. Users can apply a 20% dark overlay to enhance text visibility on bright or detailed backgrounds. The overlay option can be found below the image picker for the selected card.

Nov 4, 2025

Our app now supports Atlassian Connect on Forge, marking the first step toward making it fully Forge-native. This update improves security, performance, and aligns the app with Atlassian’s latest cloud standards.

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Oct 10, 2025

Introducing Page Sets, a new way to get started with Dex faster. Page Sets are ready-made combinations of Dex blocks that come with prefilled content, making it easier to cover topics, get inspired, and customize content to fit your needs. Simply choose a set, explore the layout, and start editing — it’s the perfect shortcut to beautiful, structured pages in minutes.

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Oct 10, 2025

All Dex blocks now support uploading images directly. Alongside Unsplash and direct links, images can also be stored on Confluence pages, providing more flexibility and control when creating personalized content.

Oct 10, 2025

Dex is here — and it’s changing the way teams communicate in Confluence. Learn more.

Sep 24, 2025

Highlight text in Panels and Cards with long descriptions to open a quick editor. Format text with bold, italic, bullets, numbers, or links.

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Sep 2, 2025

A new setting is now available in all Optics modules that lets users decide whether links open in the same tab or in a new tab. This gives more flexibility and control over how visitors navigate content, helping to improve the user experience and keep important pages open when needed.

Aug 15, 2025

Org. Charts just got more powerful. You can now choose one field from the Employee Database to display directly within the chart view, such as job title, department, or any custom field. This improvement brings more context to your organizational structure, helping users better understand roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines at a glance. A simple but impactful way to make Org. Charts more informative and useful across teams.

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Jul 23, 2025

Optics now supports displaying user data from Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), powered by Cosmos. If Entra ID fields are connected in Cosmos, Optics can show details like location, department, and more on people cards. This is a major step forward in bringing together Cosmos Employee Database and Optics content → Read more about Entra ID integration.

Jul 21, 2025

New modules are now available in Optics, powered by the Cosmos intranet app. These modules highlight upcoming birthdays, recently joined team members, and work anniversaries, helping teams stay connected and celebrate important moments. They become available once the Cosmos app is installed and configured. No additional setup is needed.

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Jul 17, 2025

Take a quick look at how Optics helps you build beautiful Confluence pages, fast. This one-minute video gives you a glimpse of how easy it is to add Cards, Announcements, and other formatting options using our intuitive left-to-right editing flow.

• ✔️ Explore professionally designed templates

• ✔️ See how modules fit together beautifully

• ✔️ Get a feel for the clean, distraction-free interface.

Jul 17, 2025

A major update that opens a new chapter for Optics. Dynamic modules bring live, structured content into your pages, including News, Pages, People and more. Automatically display the latest blogs, key Confluence pages or employee profiles using real-time data. No manual updates. Just dynamic content that stays fresh and relevant. Build powerful dashboards, intranet pages and more with just a few clicks → https://caelor-apps.atlassian.net/wiki/x/0QAbKw.

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Jul 17, 2025

Steps Cards in Optics are now more flexible than ever. You can customize your steps with predefined or custom prefixes like "Step", "Day" or "Lesson", choose between number or letter formats, and set the starting point of your sequence. Everything adjusts automatically as you add or remove cards. It's easier to build guides, checklists and processes that match your team's style.

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Jul 17, 2025

We added a new card layout! The image now shows on the left side and the text on the right. It’s a clean and clear way to show your content with a picture.

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Jun 13, 2025

We’ve added a color picker to the template selection view, allowing you to preview how each template looks with different color options. This helps you quickly find the best match for your use case and improves the overall template picking experience.

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May 9, 2025

We’ve introduced a new Numbers card template designed to highlight key metrics. Perfect for showcasing financial results, marketing performance, or company milestones—this template puts data front and center in a clean, visual format.

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May 9, 2025

We’ve added a new Steps card template designed to guide users through multi-step processes. Whether outlining onboarding procedures, explaining how to create something, or breaking down complex workflows, this new template makes it easy to present information clearly and visually.

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May 9, 2025

We’ve released support for migrating cards and buttons from the old editor to the new editing experience. This update was driven by customer feedback and ensures a smoother transition while maintaining consistency across existing content.

May 9, 2025

We’ve added a brand-new card template featuring a stunning dual image layout. This unique design stands out with its bold visual style and brings a fresh look to your content. Perfect for showcasing comparisons, highlights, or side-by-side visuals.

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Apr 30, 2025

A new Countdown template is now available, offering a fresh way to highlight upcoming launches, events, or milestones. This template supports adding a background image behind the timer, allowing for more visually engaging and customizable countdowns. Perfect for building excitement while staying on brand.

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Apr 16, 2025

We’ve added a new Announcements template to provide more flexibility when sharing updates. As part of our ongoing effort to offer templates that fit a variety of use cases, this one is perfect for online or offline events where key details need to be highlighted and participants may be visible. Whether it’s a town hall, training session, or a team celebration, this template helps present information in a clear and engaging way.

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Apr 16, 2025

We've introduced an image repositioning feature for modules that support background images. This enhancement improves the user experience by allowing users to select the focus point of the image. By choosing the most important part of the image, users can ensure it remains visible and properly framed across all layouts and screen sizes.

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Apr 16, 2025

Big things are happening at Caelor. Today, we're not just launching a new version of Optics—we’re kicking off a bold new direction for all our Confluence apps. Watch Optics 2.0. in action.

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Apr 2, 2025

🎨 Stunning new templates…🤖 Smart style guides…💫 A brand new interface...and so much more 🔥

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Apr 2, 2025

Share Google Calendars, making them accessible to others in your company, team, or region. Team members can view shared schedules, copy events to their own calendars, and stay aligned with key activities. Simplify collaboration and stay in sync with this new integration, available in Designer.

Dec 20, 2024

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Exciting news! Introducing AI-Powered cards creation. Under our fresh Caelor brand we are delivering even greater value to you, our amazing users. Thanks to cutting-edge AI tech, making cards is now easier and more impactful than ever before → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Z-F-Q5Z_Y&pp=ygUGQ0FlbG9y.

Feb 22, 2024

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Nested Tabs is a unique addition highly requested after by our user community. With Nested Tabs, creating and managing tabs has never been more powerful. Our users have enhanced flexibility by incorporating various third-party modules within tabs, all while ensuring compatibility with dark mode.

Feb 22, 2024

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Since 2021, Caelor has been working effortlessly to build apps that improve the adoption and user experience of Confluence and Jira. And now, bringing teams together and empowering collaboration has never been easier. One of our biggest advantages is making your work environment more beautiful and productive, the Caelor brand could not be left behind. We are delighted to share our new brand with this amazing community.

Feb 13, 2024

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With Atlassian's recent release of dark mode, we are excited to announce that we will be updating our app to fully support and embrace this new feature. This adaptation not only ensures a visually pleasing user experience that aligns with Atlassian’s interface, but also demonstrates our commitment to staying current and responsive to new developments. Users can soon enjoy an eye-friendly dark mode version of our app that looks not just professional but absolutely stunning.

Nov 10, 2023

This feature allows users to incorporate a variety of emojis into their content. Emojis can help convey emotions, clarify intent, or provide additional context to messages. This expands upon our existing offerings which include a diverse set of icons and the ability to integrate company logos.

Sep 7, 2023

Yes, it’s that time, finally. Your favorite Cards module has finally been refreshed, complete with a UX/UI overhaul for easier navigation throughout the Cards module editor. We’ve also introduced a new Card style - Las Vegas, with a clean and modern aesthetic.

May 26, 2023

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The new style guide is way easier to get around. We’ve clearly distinguished between the design foundations and the module library. We’ve also added a News section where you can find everything related to Optics, Pulse, and Cosmos.

May 26, 2023

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Tabs in our Cards single module allow you to create multiple content pages within a single module window. Easily access different pages of content and quickly switch between them. Tabs can be used to organize information, making it easier to find specific data.

Feb 2, 2023

You asked, and we delivered! Represent your company in the best way possible with even more hover colors for our Button module. All color options are now available for hover colors.

Feb 2, 2023

Native Confluence search functionality now extends to include content within the following Optics modules.

• Button → Content of the button.

• Cards → Label, title, and description.

• Panels → Title and text body.

• Divider → Text of the divider.

• Title and Text → Label, title, and description.

• Designer → All available modules.

• Announcements → Title and Text description.

Jan 13, 2023

Introducing Designer. Replacing Page Builder with enhanced features and improved UX for seamless content creation.

Oct 14, 2022

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If you want to save your custom-designed Card, you can do so easily by adding it to the Library. Additionally, saving your Cards to the Library makes them accessible to everyone on your team. So, don’t lose it even if you don’t use it! Save it for later and help your teammates overcome their creative blocks.

Aug 14, 2022

Save your time and creative juices and choose from a cool selection of Text, Icon, and Image templates. Of course, nothing is set in stone, so feel free to add your personal touch and further customize them to suit your needs better. And if you wish to show your work and share your creativity with others, you'll be glad to hear we're working on adding the Library section.

Jul 19, 2022

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From the decision report module to one of Atlassian Marketplace's most robust content formatting tools. We've come a long way, listening to your feedback, improving features, and pioneering new ways to create content.

Jun 16, 2020

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