# Release Notes

## Current Release

## Version 1.1.0-rc1

**Release Date**: WW08 2026
- Updated the OpenVINO™ plugin to support NPU for LLM models.
- Enabled the OpenVINO plugin with VLM support.
- Implemented component-based model conversion for models not supported by Optimum library.
- Added a new Geti™ plugin for downloading models from Geti software.

**Known Issues or Behavior**:
- Intel does not support Edge Manageability Framework deployment currently.

## Version 1.0.1  

**Release Date**: WW49 2025
- Enhanced response structure consistency across all plugins.

**Known Issues or Behavior**:
- Intel does not support Edge Manageability Framework deployment currently.


## Version: 1.0.0

**Release Date**: WW45 2025
- Introduces a Model Download Microservice featuring a plugin-based architecture for extensibility.
- Integrates pre-configured model hubs, enabling support for downloading models from sources such as Hugging Face, Ollama, and Ultralytics.
- Currently supports conversion of Hugging Face models to the OpenVINO IR format.
- Provides two plugin types: Conversion plugins (for model format conversion) and Hub plugins (for integrating new model sources).
- Supports installing plugin dependencies during container startup.
- Highlights that dependencies for selected plugins are automatically installed when the container starts.
- Streamlines the setup process for users and ensures that all necessary components are available for the chosen plugins.

**Known Issues or Behavior**:
- Intel does not support Edge Manageability Framework deployment currently.