Operately Releases

Operately v1.1 is here! This release brings redesigned Project Pages, comprehensive Task Management, and Alfred, your company’s AI executive coach. We’ve also added SMTP email delivery for self-hosted installations and added sorting capabilities to docs & files.

Redesigned Project Pages#

Following the successful redesign of Goal Pages in v1.0, we’ve now given projects the same treatment. The new project pages bring everything you need into a single, organized view with improved navigation and better information hierarchy.

The redesigned project page brings together all project details - description, milestones, tasks, contributors, discussions, and activity — into a single, unified interface. You can easily view project status, monitor progress against milestones, and access all related conversations without switching between different screens.

The new layout makes it easier to understand project scope, identify what needs attention, and see who’s responsible for each aspect of the work.

Break Projects into Actionable Steps with Tasks#

All projects now include a comprehensive task management system through the new Tasks tab. Break down your projects into specific, actionable tasks and track their completion with dedicated task workflows.

• Create and organize tasks within projects
• Assign tasks to team members with clear ownership
• Set due dates and priorities for better planning
• Track task status from creation to completion
• Link tasks to project milestones and deliverables

This addition bridges the gap between high-level project planning and day-to-day execution. While projects define what you’re building and why, tasks define the specific steps needed to get there. Team members can now see exactly what they need to work on and when, making project execution more predictable and organized.

Meet Alfred: Your AI Executive Coach (Beta)#

In this release, we are introducing Alfred, your company’s AI executive coach, now available in beta. Alfred reviews your goals and projects, spots gaps, and provides clear, actionable feedback that helps instill the operational discipline many startups lack.

Alfred analyzes your work structure and provides insights on:

• Goal alignment and clarity across teams
• Project scope and resource allocation
• Potential risks and dependencies
• Progress patterns and bottlenecks
• Strategic gaps in your work map

This AI coach helps leadership teams make better decisions by surfacing insights that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Since Alfred is still in beta, we’re actively gathering feedback to refine its capabilities and ensure it delivers meaningful value to teams of every size. To join the beta, request access via our contact page: https://operately.com/contact/?help-type=ai-access.

Additional Improvements#

This release also includes several enhancements based on user feedback:

SMTP Email Delivery (Self‑hosted): Self-hosted installations can now use SMTP for email delivery. Use SMTP with Amazon SES, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or your own SMTP server. See [SMTP configuration][smtp-conf] for more information.

File Sorting: You can now sort items in docs & files by name, creation date, *or modification date. This makes it easier to manage a growing document library *and quickly find the files you need.

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Sign up for Operately#

Ready to experience Operately v1.1? Sign up for a free account and see how these new features can transform how your team works together.

Self-host in 5 minutes#

Prefer to use your own infrastructure? Follow our self-hosted installation guide to get Operately running on your servers in minutes.

If you are already running the self-hosted version, follow the upgrade guide to update to the latest release.

Join the Operately community#

Operately is open source and available under the Apache 2.0 license. Join our growing community of users and contributors:

• Star the repository on GitHub to show your support
• Join our Discord server to connect with the team and community
• Contribute by submitting bug reports, feature requests, or code on GitHub
• Share Operately with your network and help us grow

Special thanks to our contributors#

We’re grateful for everyone who has contributed to making Operately better. Your feedback, bug reports, feature suggestions, and code contributions help shape the product for the entire community. Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

Your contributions help make Operately better for everyone. Thank you!

— The Operately Team