What's new in Hive
New features and improvements in Hive: the product updates and release notes from the Hive team.
Connections & access settings page
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In your workspace settings page, the MCP and AI section will now begin with a "Connect your apps" pill section, showing the apps currently available for access. Additionally, the MCP and API connectivity sections can now be collapsed and expanded based on your preferences. To acc
Choose your time display format
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You can now switch between HH:MM (such as 01:30) and decimal hours (such as 1.5) when viewing time estimates and logged hours on the web. Use the Decimal hours switch in the Timesheets header. Your preference is personal, saves automatically, and stays in effect after refresh. Th
Preview XLSX attachments in Hive
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Hive now lets you preview XLSX attachments in Hive instead of automatically downloading or opening a raw file link. Read spreadsheets in an in-Hive viewer, with page navigation and zoom, while keeping the option to download the original file. Where to find it: Open an XLSX attach
See connected meetings in project calendars
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Connected Google and Microsoft calendar meetings can now appear alongside work in project calendars. The meeting overlay, previously available in the dashboard Calendar widget, is also available in Home and Summary calendars. Choose whether to show your meetings and use the works
Updated action card layout
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We've upgraded action cards with a sleek new left-hand side bar that serves as the command center for your actions. This new left-hand side bar allows users to quick-click into specific areas efficiently, and contains the basic action card building blocks as well as your apps. We
Control where new dashboard widget goes
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We've added the ability to better control the placement of new widgets in your dashboards. When you add a widget and save the dashboard, you'll be given the option of where to place the new dashboard: Fill first open space Place at bottom Choose location Who this helps: teams loo
Review and approve proofs on your phone
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The Proofing viewer now adapts to phone screens, giving the file more room while keeping comments and approval controls within reach. Comments start collapsed behind a floating button with a comment count. Open the button to view the discussion in a full-width panel. Compact appr
Export selected Proofing annotations
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Users can now select the comment threads they want to export in proofing, including their replies. This allows individuals to better control the comments that are exporting. Exporting without a selection retains the existing export-all behavior. Where: Proofing comment selection
Download Proofing files as a folder
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Download the latest versions of files in a Proofing folder together as a ZIP, instead of downloading each file individually. How it works Open an action containing a Proofing folder, created by uploading multiple files as a folder. Access "Download folder" from the three more dot
Typing indicators on left-hand side bar
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When your left-hand side bar is collapsed, you'll now see three dots to indicate when someone is typing. We've also added up and down arrows to indicate where your unread messages are located on side-bar collapse. Who this helps: This indicator will make internal conversations ea
Unread message arrow in left-hand side bar
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We've added an arrow in the left hand side bar to better alert users to where their unread message is located. The arrow will point up or down to denote whether the unread message is above or below the scroll. Where to find it: If you've got your left-hand side bar collapsed and
Team filter available on Dashboard widget
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We've added a Team filter to the Action List dashboard widget. This feature helps users see the work relevant to an entire team in a widget without selecting each person individually. For example, a marketing leader could filter an Actions List dashboard widget to “Marketing” and
Due date presets now filter by due date only
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Preset date filters now match actions by their due date only. This keeps preset results focused on actions due within the selected window, rather than including actions whose scheduled span merely crosses it. Where to find it: Use the preset date filters in project list views or
Shared tab filters refresh without a full reload
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Shared filters saved for everyone on a tab now refresh when you return to that tab, without requiring a full page reload. Personal filter overrides remain intact while the latest shared baseline is loaded. Where to find it: Open a tab with shared filters, switch away, and return
My Insights Dashboard
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We've added a templated dashboard for "My Insights," which gives users access to high-level reporting on their own progress. To add a My Insights dashboard, click into Dashboards -> New from Template: Once the dashboard loads, you'll see pre-set sections including "Done this week
Filter Table View custom fields more naturally
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Table View custom-field filters now use controls that match the field type. Select fields use their configured options, text fields support semantic text operators, and number fields support comparisons. Date fields use date-aware filtering, while user and project fields use sele
Allow approval templates to be archived and reinstated
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Keep your approval template library organized without losing important workflows. You can now archive approval templates that are no longer needed for active approvals. Archived templates are removed from active template selections but remain available in a dedicated Archived vie
AI proofing review settings are now clearer and more flexible
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AI review setup is now easier to scan and configure. Suggestion-type information icons appear when you hover over a row or highlight it with the keyboard, keeping the setup view focused. Advanced Settings also include a Version change detection dropdown, so teams can choose how v
A simpler default view for automation runs
Improved
Automation visualizations now open with a simpler flow graph by default, so the main run path is easier to scan. The detailed step-by-step state chart remains available behind an Advanced toggle when you need deeper execution detail. Who it helps: People who build and review Buzz
Build configurable Roadmaps in Timeline view
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Roadmap planning is now available as a configurable Timeline display. Teams can shape the view around their planning needs with date ranges, label or section grouping, searchable label selection, milestone presentation controls, draggable and resizable callouts, image export, and
Share OAuth connections with Buzz AI Snippets
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OAuth connections can now be created in Hive AI Connections and shared with authorized workspace users. Shared connections can be selected by Buzz AI Snippets for supported services, while credentials and tokens remain protected. This gives teams a consistent way to connect exter
See capacity and allocation context beside estimates
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Resourcing Estimates now show capacity and allocation context alongside estimated work. This gives planners more context when reviewing estimates and helps them assess planned work against available capacity. Who it helps: Resource managers and project planners who need capacity
Analyze linked projects in Goal pivot widgets
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Goal-based pivot widgets can now report on the Projects linked to each Goal. Add Linked Projects as a distinct-count value, group linked projects by their current status, and include descendant Goal links in parent roll-ups without double-counting. Counts can be opened to view th
Overlay connected meetings in the Calendar widget
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The Calendar view dashboard widget can now overlay connected-calendar meetings alongside Hive actions. Users can show their own Google or Outlook meetings and optionally overlay selected teammates' calendars, while calendar sharing permissions continue to control which events app
Trigger workflows with a webhook
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Hive workflows can now start when a configured endpoint is reached. The webhook trigger accepts JSON payloads and passes that data into the workflow so teams can connect external events to a Hive automation without manually starting the workflow. Where to find it: In the workflow
New user profiles page in Resourcing
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We’ve added a new User Profiles page to Resourcing, making it easier to view and manage resource information in one place. To access this page, visit your Resourcing app, and click on the three more dots in the upper right hand corner. The page provides a centralized view of each
Track project creation dates in Project Navigator
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Project Navigator now includes a Created Date column, making it easier to see when projects were created and use that information while reviewing and organizing project portfolios. Where to find it: Open Project Navigator and add or view the Created Date column. Who it helps: Pro
Build multi-page Forms for longer workflows
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Forms now support multiple pages, so longer questionnaires and intake flows can be organized into clear, focused steps instead of one long page. This makes complex forms easier for creators to structure and easier for respondents to complete. Who it helps: Teams collecting detail
Choose the AI comment types generated during proofing reviews
Improved
During an AI review in Proofing, you can now choose which comment types to generate and provide custom instructions for the review. This gives teams more control over the feedback they receive and keeps review output focused on the areas they select. Who it helps: Proofing teams
Reorder Gantt columns to match your workflow
Improved
You can now reorder columns in Gantt view by dragging the column headers. Your order is saved and preserved when you reload the view, while fixed columns remain in place. Shared Gantt views display the saved order without allowing edits. Where to find it: Open a project Gantt vie
Track action custom-field changes in Workspace Activity
Improved
Action custom-field edits are now visible in Workspace Activity and the affected project's Activity feed. Each entry shows who changed the field, the field value, the action, and the project, with support for setting, replacing, and clearing text, number, date, select, user, and
A clearer, more powerful Unsubmitted Timesheets view
Improved
The Unsubmitted Timesheets view has been redesigned as a clearer table with aligned columns and a pinned User column. It now includes Date range, Hours, and Planned columns, plus teammate search, teammate selection, and zero-hour filtering, while preserving reminders and manager
Set a default restricted-member role for new workspace users
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Workspace admins can now set new workspace users to default to the Restricted member role when restricted members are enabled. The default applies consistently across direct invites, invite links, domain auto-join, SAML, SCIM, and pending invite approvals, while an explicit invit
Dashboard links now appear as rich cards in Hive chats
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Shared dashboard links in Hive chats now render as dashboard cards instead of plain URLs. Cards show the dashboard name and relevant details, and selecting a card opens the dashboard. Who it helps: Teams sharing dashboards in direct and group chats can recognize shared reports at
Set a time for your chat status to clear automatically
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Chat statuses can now clear automatically after a chosen duration. Choose from preset durations or set a custom date and time, so your status stays current without requiring a manual update. Where to find it: Open your status controls from your profile picture dropdown. Select th
Keep time estimates intact when assignees change
Improved
Action estimates can now remain associated with the people they were planned for even when assignees change. This helps preserve uneven per-user estimate splits during planning and keeps planned hours from being silently dropped. Who it helps: Teams planning work with per-user ti
Review document changes with version-specific AI proofing
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AI proofing now separates complete document change detection from the AI review pass. It can enumerate every change between versions, describe changes per page, assess importance, and check relevant guideline material. Important-only reviews filter by the importance assessment, w
Control which columns appear in Client Portal submissions
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My Submissions now follows the form visibility settings that control what submitters can see. Applicable columns can be hidden when the corresponding field is restricted, while mixed-form lists keep permitted columns available without exposing restricted values. Where to find it:
Choose where template-created actions are placed
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Action templates can now define a target section for the actions they create. When a template is applied, the new action is placed in that section automatically, reducing manual organization work for repeatable workflows. Where to find it: Open an action template's setup and sele
Browse custom fields with infinite scrolling
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The Custom Fields Library now uses infinite scrolling pagination, making it easier to continue browsing as the library grows. Who it helps: Teams managing larger sets of custom fields. They can browse the library progressively instead of relying on a single fixed page of results.
Choose a destination project when copying actions
Improved
Copying actions can now include a destination project, so teams can duplicate work directly into the project where it belongs. The existing same-project behavior remains the default, while selected-action and bulk-copy flows can use a chosen target project. Where to find it: Use
Share projects as rich cards in Hive chats
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Project links shared in Hive chats can now render as project cards instead of plain URLs. The card shows project details and opens the correct project, while invalid or inaccessible links fall back without exposing project information. Where to find it: Share a Hive project link
Lock approval rounds and stages to protect workflow structure
Improved
Approval rounds and stages can now be locked so their structure cannot be changed by users who do not have permission. Locking helps keep defined approval processes consistent and reduces the need to correct unexpected changes to rounds or stages. The interface also explains when
Update managed Jira statuses from List View
Improved
Managed Jira actions can now be moved through Jira workflow transitions directly from the status cell in Hive List View. The status picker uses the available Jira transitions and keeps Jira as the source of truth for the action’s managed status. In List View, select the status ce
Customize the apps and areas shown on action cards
Improved
You can now tailor the apps and areas shown on an action card for each action. Subactions inherit the parent action’s visibility settings, and applying a template respects those settings. This makes it easier to keep action cards focused on the information each workflow needs. Wh
Sort Resourcing assignments by project
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The Resourcing Users view can now organize assignment rows by project name, keeping work for the same client or project together instead of scattering it across the view. Where to find it: Open Resourcing, go to the Users view, and sort or group assignment rows by project name. W
Polish Tables grid interactions and alignment
Improved
Tables now provide a more polished grid experience with improved interactions and alignment, making information easier to scan and work with. Who it helps: Teams working in table-based views can review and edit structured information with a clearer, more consistent layout.
Show planned dates alongside actions in dashboards
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Dashboards can now surface planned dates together with actions, giving teams more scheduling context while reviewing work. Who it helps: Teams using dashboards to monitor planned work can see action timing alongside the work itself.
See assigned actions from other workspaces in My Actions
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My Actions now includes actions assigned to you from other workspaces, bringing those assignments into one personal view. Who it helps: People who work across multiple workspaces can review their assigned actions in one place.
Add comments and reactions to notifications
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Notifications now support comments and reactions, making it easier to respond to activity and acknowledge updates in context. You can add a reaction from Workspace Activity or the Project overview page. Who it helps: Teams using notifications to follow work can respond and share
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