# Platform Updates **URL:** https://forums.losant.com/c/platform-update/8.md [Latest](https://forums.losant.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.losant.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.losant.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Platform Updates category](https://forums.losant.com/t/about-the-platform-updates-category/131)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0
This is where we’ll post Losant platform updates like new features. --- ## [Platform Update - Job Logs and Updated Documentation](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-job-logs-and-updated-documentation/5887)
**Author:** [@Dylan\_Schuster](https://forums.losant.com/u/Dylan_Schuster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-job-logs-and-updated-documentation/5887 "2025-07-16T14:32:42Z")
Today’s update adds in-platform progress tracking for application jobs, providing feedback on long-running tasks such as device data exports and dashboard report generation. Files generated by these jobs can also be down… --- ## [Platform Update - AI Code Generation and Improved Time Series Graphs](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-ai-code-generation-and-improved-time-series-graphs/5864)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-ai-code-generation-and-improved-time-series-graphs/5864 "2025-06-05T17:53:29Z")
Today’s update greatly improves the platform’s ease of use by introducing AI code generation to the Workflow Function Node. We’ve also made huge improvements to the Time-Series Graph through much more powerful Y-axis con… --- ## [Platform Update - Query Snowflake Data Using Losant Workflows](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-query-snowflake-data-using-losant-workflows/5808)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-query-snowflake-data-using-losant-workflows/5808 "2025-03-19T15:09:48Z")
We just released the Snowflake Node! This node makes it easy to directly query or insert data into your Snowflake databases in real-time using Losant Workflows. If you’re looking for a cloud-based storage option to augm… --- ## [Root Certificate Update Temporarily Delayed](https://forums.losant.com/t/root-certificate-update-temporarily-delayed/5766)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/root-certificate-update-temporarily-delayed/5766 "2025-02-21T02:12:03Z")
Updating a root certificate can be quite impactful, especially for fielded devices. During today’s scheduled update, the root certificate for the platform was changed. We were pleased to see that the vast majority of de… --- ## [Platform Update - Device Endpoint Authorization, Beckhoff Trigger Enhancements, Instance Usage Notifications](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-device-endpoint-authorization-beckhoff-trigger-enhancements-instance-usage-notifications/5671)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-device-endpoint-authorization-beckhoff-trigger-enhancements-instance-usage-notifications/5671 "2024-11-05T19:02:34Z")
Today’s update greatly streamlines the development of Experiences with built-in device authorization; adds configuration file support to the Beckhoff Trigger; and adds usage notifications to the Instance Manager. Full d… --- ## [Platform Update - Beckhoff Connectors and GEA Health Check](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-beckhoff-connectors-and-gea-health-check/5629)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-beckhoff-connectors-and-gea-health-check/5629 "2024-10-02T16:06:10Z")
We now have first-class support for Beckhoff PLCs! We also added support for Docker’s built-in HEALTHCHECK functionality to more easily monitor the health of GEA containers. Check out the blog article for full details: … --- ## [Introducing Email Triggers](https://forums.losant.com/t/introducing-email-triggers/5537)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/introducing-email-triggers/5537 "2024-07-24T19:02:16Z")
Today’s update introduces an entirely new way for the Losant platform to receive data. With the new Email Trigger, people or systems can now directly send emails to their Losant applications. The platform automatically p… --- ## [Platform Update - HTTP Features and MongoDB Service Credential](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-http-features-and-mongodb-service-credential/5501)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-http-features-and-mongodb-service-credential/5501 "2024-06-18T16:31:09Z")
HTTP is one of the most common ways to send data to and receive data from the Losant platform. Today’s update adds a variety of improvements to the platform’s existing HTTP connectors. We’ve also improved the security ar… --- ## [Platform Update - WhatsApp Node and WebSocket Integration](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-whatsapp-node-and-websocket-integration/5451)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-whatsapp-node-and-websocket-integration/5451 "2024-04-10T16:08:29Z")
New platform features! WhatsApp Node WebSocket Integration JWT Service Credential Instance Audit Logs and more! Details in the blog: --- ## [Platform Update - Synced and Zoomable Time Series Graphs, Improved Application Security](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-synced-and-zoomable-time-series-graphs-improved-application-security/5323)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-synced-and-zoomable-time-series-graphs-improved-application-security/5323 "2023-11-08T16:26:08Z")
New platform features! Synced tooltips and click/drag zooming for time-series dashboard blocks Optionally require MFA for organization members Security Credentials now supported for HTTP workflow nodes and more… Deta… --- ## [Platform Update - CBOR Workflow Nodes, Improved Device Activity Logs](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-cbor-workflow-nodes-improved-device-activity-logs/5286)
**Author:** [@Dylan\_Schuster](https://forums.losant.com/u/Dylan_Schuster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-cbor-workflow-nodes-improved-device-activity-logs/5286 "2023-10-05T16:49:42Z")
Today’s platform release exposes new CBOR: Encode and CBOR: Decode workflow nodes, which are useful in reducing bandwidth when communicating between the Gateway Edge Agent and the cloud MQTT broker. The release also inc… --- ## [Platform Update - Cloud Service Credentials, Payload Usage Visibility](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-cloud-service-credentials-payload-usage-visibility/5240)
**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Turner](https://forums.losant.com/u/Sebastian_Turner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-cloud-service-credentials-payload-usage-visibility/5240 "2023-08-30T14:01:27Z")
We’re excited to announce our latest platform update! Service Credentials are a more secure and user-friendly way to store authentication keys that connect your IoT applications with other elements of your company’s clo… --- ## [Platform Update - Edge Custom Nodes and Notebook Usage Tracking](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-edge-custom-nodes-and-notebook-usage-tracking/5169)
**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Turner](https://forums.losant.com/u/Sebastian_Turner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-edge-custom-nodes-and-notebook-usage-tracking/5169 "2023-07-28T17:53:25Z")
Greetings, fellow Losant developers! Our latest platform update consists of several improvements to existing Losant features. Before now, Custom Nodes could only be used in workflows executing in Losant’s cloud environm… --- ## [Platform Update - Custom Dashboard Block and Data Query Nodes Enhancements](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-custom-dashboard-block-and-data-query-nodes-enhancements/5116)
**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Turner](https://forums.losant.com/u/Sebastian_Turner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-custom-dashboard-block-and-data-query-nodes-enhancements/5116 "2023-06-16T12:48:43Z")
Hello Losant developers! We’re excited to present our latest platform update, which introduces several new features and improvements to existing features: Our Custom HTML Block and Custom Chart Block have received a num… --- ## [Platform Update - Improved Edge Workflow Development, Siemens S7 Nodes](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-improved-edge-workflow-development-siemens-s7-nodes/5054)
**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Turner](https://forums.losant.com/u/Sebastian_Turner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-improved-edge-workflow-development-siemens-s7-nodes/5054 "2023-05-12T21:41:24Z")
Hello Losant users and IoT enthusiasts! Today is an exciting day – we’ve released a fresh platform update with a number of new features and improvements to existing features. Here’s a summary: You can now specify a te… --- ## [Platform Update - Debug Filtering, Loggly Node, Resource Job Retries](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-debug-filtering-loggly-node-resource-job-retries/5006)
**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Turner](https://forums.losant.com/u/Sebastian_Turner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-debug-filtering-loggly-node-resource-job-retries/5006 "2023-03-30T19:05:52Z")
Greetings, fellow Losant developers! We’re excited to announce our latest platform update, which introduces several new features and improvements to existing features: Workflow debug message verbosity settings, which … --- ## [Platform Update - Introducing Resource Jobs](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-introducing-resource-jobs/4831)
**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Turner](https://forums.losant.com/u/Sebastian_Turner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-introducing-resource-jobs/4831 "2022-12-01T16:44:29Z")
Hello everybody! We’re excited to announce today’s platform update, which includes a number of new features: Resource Jobs, which allow for executing long-running, asynchronous tasks against Losant application resourc… --- ## [Platform Update - GCP Storage Nodes, Experience Resource Nav Improvements](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-gcp-storage-nodes-experience-resource-nav-improvements/4725)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-gcp-storage-nodes-experience-resource-nav-improvements/4725 "2022-09-08T15:44:48Z")
Today’s platform update brings another first-class integration with a cloud storage provider, as well as some quality-of-life improvements for Losant developers building out Application Experiences. Details: --- ## [Platform Update - Device Count Block, Context in Dashboard Reports, Instance Custom Nodes](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-device-count-block-context-in-dashboard-reports-instance-custom-nodes/4449)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-device-count-block-context-in-dashboard-reports-instance-custom-nodes/4449 "2022-04-07T17:09:51Z")
This update includes: A new Device Count dashboard block to display counts of devices based custom device queries. Context Variables are now supported for Dashboard Reports, which makes it easier to generate reports u… --- ## [Platform Update - SNMP Nodes, On-Disk Workflows, More Developer Improvements](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-snmp-nodes-on-disk-workflows-more-developer-improvements/3942)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-snmp-nodes-on-disk-workflows-more-developer-improvements/3942 "2021-07-20T15:26:57Z")
SNMP is now supported as a built-in protocol for Edge Workflows with three new nodes: SNMP: Read SNMP: Write SNMP: Get Subtree Edge Workflows can now be run from disk. This allows an Edge Agent to run … --- ## [Platform Update - Parallel Loops, Scheduled Workflow Runs, Instance Manager APIs](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-parallel-loops-scheduled-workflow-runs-instance-manager-apis/3703)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-parallel-loops-scheduled-workflow-runs-instance-manager-apis/3703 "2021-03-31T17:57:26Z")
The Loop Node can now optionally execute in parallel mode. If you’re able to use this mode, you’ll see significant performance improvements. The Workflow Output Node now has the ability to schedule workflo… --- ## [Platform Update - Introducing Template Library](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-introducing-template-library/3342)
**Author:** [@Aidan\_Zebertavage](https://forums.losant.com/u/Aidan_Zebertavage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-introducing-template-library/3342 "2020-10-22T12:58:14Z")
Hello Losant Community! Today’s platform update introduces the Template Library – a collection of common UI components, sample workflows, data simulators, and tutorial examples–for all Losant users. With just a few clic… --- ## [Platform Update—Workflow Metrics and Dashboard Data Transformations](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-workflow-metrics-and-dashboard-data-transformations/3155)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cannaday](https://forums.losant.com/u/Brandon_Cannaday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-workflow-metrics-and-dashboard-data-transformations/3155 "2020-07-28T19:08:51Z")
We recently adding some major new capability to the platform! Workflow Metrics Workflow Metrics is a new tab in the Workflow Editor that provides some excellent insights into the health and performance of your workflows… --- ## [Platform Update - Blob Attributes, Time at Value Aggregation, MQTT Broker at the Edge](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-blob-attributes-time-at-value-aggregation-mqtt-broker-at-the-edge/2902)
**Author:** [@anaptfox](https://forums.losant.com/u/anaptfox)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-blob-attributes-time-at-value-aggregation-mqtt-broker-at-the-edge/2902 "2020-05-11T21:16:30Z")
Hello Beautiful People, I’m Fox. I’m on the Education Team here at Losant. Today, I wanted to point you to our latest platform update. The update includes: Blob Attributes: Report and store arbitrary bi… --- ## [Introducing Application Templates](https://forums.losant.com/t/introducing-application-templates/2764)
**Author:** [@anaptfox](https://forums.losant.com/u/anaptfox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/introducing-application-templates/2764 "2020-03-27T18:24:23Z")
Hello Losanters! We have a new release for you :slight\_smile: As Losant’s capability increases, we have to find new ways to maintain a high level of usability and productivity that you enjoy. While we do strive to make… --- ## [Platform Update: Application Export, Streaming Endpoints, New Device List Block](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-application-export-streaming-endpoints-new-device-list-block/2533)
**Author:** [@JuliaKempf](https://forums.losant.com/u/JuliaKempf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-application-export-streaming-endpoints-new-device-list-block/2533 "2020-01-13T21:16:55Z")
We are excited to serve up a new Platform Update, smothered with new functionality and updates! This release includes an assortment of features big and small, so make sure to check out the full blog announcement here. A… --- ## [Platform Update: Custom HTML Block, Attribute Tags, File Tail Trigger](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-custom-html-block-attribute-tags-file-tail-trigger/2273)
**Author:** [@JuliaKempf](https://forums.losant.com/u/JuliaKempf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-custom-html-block-attribute-tags-file-tail-trigger/2273 "2019-10-25T00:48:40Z")
The Losant Engineers have been hard at work! Earlier this week we introduced Systems (announcement), and we’re back again to announce more amazing features from this release. You can visit the Platform Release blog pos… --- ## [Platform Update: Introducing Systems](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-introducing-systems/2265)
**Author:** [@JuliaKempf](https://forums.losant.com/u/JuliaKempf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-introducing-systems/2265 "2019-10-10T23:38:58Z")
Hello Losant Developers, A new platform update is taking over the big screen, and we are excited to introduce the feature presentation: Systems! You can visit the Platform Release blog post here. As Losant continues to… --- ## [Platform Update: Image Overlays, GCP Function Node, Date/Time Node](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-image-overlays-gcp-function-node-date-time-node/2119)
**Author:** [@JuliaKempf](https://forums.losant.com/u/JuliaKempf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.losant.com/t/platform-update-image-overlays-gcp-function-node-date-time-node/2119 "2019-08-26T17:30:27Z")
Hello Losant Developers, We have a hot new platform update, fresh from the oven! This release comes stuffed with new functionality, including a new Image Overlay Block, GCP: Function Node, and a Date/Time Node that wi… [Next page](https://forums.losant.com/c/platform-update/8.md?page=1)