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.