Wagn 0.5.0 was released into the world a few days ago. You can try it out online or download it and try it out on your own server. We've already found a few bugs, but you can help us out by reporting others; if your exploration sparks any feature requests we'd love to hear about those too.

New features since 0.4 include datatypes, a new look, permissions, improved administration, and much more. Read on for the details...

Datatypes

Cards can have datatypes such as number, date, currency and much more (see below). This enables all kinds of number crunching and some other things now, and is a first step toward building calendars and more creative possibilities you/we dream up in the future. One way of using this is in combination with templating - for example you can set things up so a user creating a new meeting card is prompted to enter a date for the meeting.

Of note, two datatypes allow uploads - images, which can then be displayed, or any file at all, which can then be downloaded.

New look

We've revamped much of the interface, including a much clearer layout and a beautiful design that lays to rest the idea that wikis have to be ugly. Below each card there's a new row of tabs which show different lists of cards related to the card you're on. For example, the one with the left arrow shows backlinks - cards with one or more hyperlinks to the card you're on. Also, a table of contents is now automatically generated at the top of long cards with headers.

Administration & permissions

We've streamlined the process for inviting new users (their card is created as soon as you invite them, and there's no more activation link). The administration tools are greatly improved, and you can now make a cards viewable or editable only by yourself or a group. One side-benefit is you can put a private card in the sidebar and you're the only one who will see it there.

And more - see the more complete Wagn 0.5 page on the wiki.

Thanks...

...to Meyer Memorial Trust for funding this work, and all of you for your support. Now get out there and play with it all and tell us how to make Wagn even better!