v1.2.0 Release Notes

Released: July 16, 2025*

🚀 Major Features

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server Integration

• New Feature: Complete MCP server implementation for Claude.ai and other MCP clients
• OAuth 2.0 Flow: Secure authentication with PKCE support and organization-scoped access
• Self-hosted Only: 1:1 client-server relationship for self-hosted deployments
• MCP Tools Available:
  • list_dbt_models - Browse and filter dbt models
  • search_dbt_models - Semantic search capabilities
  • get_model_details - Detailed model information with SQL and lineage
  • get_project_summary - Project overview and structure
• Docker Integration: MCP server runs on port 8080 within Docker Compose stack
• Security Features: JWT tokens, automatic expiry, organization isolation

Landing Page Overhaul

• Complete Redesign: Modern, responsive landing page with improved UX
• New Components:
  • Enhanced hero section with better messaging
  • Bento-style features grid
  • Pain points and solution sections
  • Installation guide component
  • Updated testimonials section
  • Professional navigation bar
  • Improved footer with better organization
• Visual Improvements: Updated colors, typography, and spacing throughout

✨ New Features

Waitlist Modal

• Sign-up Flow: Users can now join a waitlist for early access
• Integration: Seamlessly integrated across landing page components
• OAuth Continuation: Enhanced OAuth flow with waitlist support

Pricing Updates

• Streamlined Pricing: Simplified pricing structure and presentation
• Color Scheme: Updated pricing section with improved visual hierarchy
• Responsive Design: Better mobile and desktop experience

📖 Documentation

Comprehensive MCP Documentation

• Setup Guide: Step-by-step MCP server configuration
• OAuth Flow: Detailed explanation of authentication process
• Security Features: Documentation of PKCE, JWT tokens, and organization scoping
• Claude.ai Integration: Instructions for connecting Claude.ai to MCP server
• Troubleshooting: Common issues and debug commands
• Production Deployment: Guidelines for production use

README Enhancements

• MCP Section: Extensive documentation (Section 8) covering all MCP functionality
• Architecture Diagrams: Sequence diagrams for OAuth flow understanding
• Example Interactions: Real-world usage examples with Claude.ai
• Security Considerations: Detailed security features and limitations

🔧 Technical Changes

Backend Changes

• MCP Server App: New Django app for MCP server functionality
• OAuth Models: New models for OAuth clients and authorization requests
• ASGI Updates: Enhanced ASGI configuration for MCP server support
• Admin Interface: Enhanced admin for managing MCP OAuth clients
• Management Commands: New command for OAuth cleanup
• Database Migrations: New migrations for MCP-related models

Frontend Changes

• OAuth Continuation: New page for handling OAuth redirects
• Landing Components: 8 new landing page components
• Waitlist Integration: Modal component for waitlist signups
• Authentication Hooks: Enhanced useAuth hook for waitlist functionality

Infrastructure

• Docker Compose: Added MCP server container configuration
• Port Configuration: MCP server exposed on port 8080
• Environment Variables: New MCP-specific environment variables
• Health Checks: Health endpoint for MCP server monitoring

🗂️ File Changes Summary

Added Files

• MCP Server: Complete new mcp_server/ directory with FastMCP implementation
• OAuth Server: backend_django/apps/mcp_server/oauth_server.py (674 lines)
• Landing Components: 8 new React components for landing page
• Waitlist Modal: frontend_nextjs/src/components/waitlist-modal.tsx
• OAuth Continue: frontend_nextjs/src/app/(auth)/oauth-continue/page.tsx
• Management Commands: OAuth cleanup command

Modified Files

• README.md: +220 lines of MCP documentation
• Integration Models: Enhanced with MCP OAuth support
• Landing Page: Complete restructure with modular components
• Authentication: Enhanced OAuth flow and session management
• Docker Configuration: MCP server integration

🛠️ Developer Experience

New Development Tools

• MCP Testing: Test suite for MCP server functionality
• OAuth Management: Admin interface for OAuth client management
• Debug Commands: Health checks and OAuth metadata endpoints

Enhanced Documentation

• Architecture: Clear separation of concerns with MCP server
• Security: Comprehensive security model documentation
• Deployment: Production-ready configuration examples

🔒 Security Enhancements

• PKCE Implementation: Proof Key for Code Exchange for OAuth security
• Organization Scoping: Automatic data isolation per organization
• JWT Tokens: Secure, stateless authentication
• Token Expiry: Automatic cleanup of expired tokens
• CORS Configuration: Proper cross-origin resource sharing setup

📊 Statistics

• Total Files Changed: 42 files
• Lines Added: ~4,000+ lines
• New Components: 8 React components
• New Models: 3 Django models
• New Features: 4 MCP tools
• Documentation: 220+ lines of new documentation

🚨 Breaking Changes

• Self-hosted Only: MCP server feature requires self-hosted deployment
• Port 8080: New port requirement for MCP server
• Environment Variables: New MCP-specific configuration required

📝 Notes

• This is a beta release with active development ongoing
• MCP server requires self-hosted deployment due to 1:1 client-server relationship
• OAuth flow is production-ready with comprehensive security measures
• Landing page redesign improves user onboarding experience
• Documentation significantly expanded for better developer experience

🔗 Related Issues

• MCP server functionality addresses enterprise integration needs
• Landing page updates improve user acquisition and onboarding
• OAuth implementation enables secure third-party integrations
• Waitlist modal supports product launch and user engagement strategies

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