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PatchNote changelog entry

Release v2.8.0 — Smarter rollout communication

Apr 18, 2026
What shippedPublished 9:42 AM UTC
  • AI-generated release summaries now pull linked issue and PR context automatically.
  • Public changelog pages gained custom domain support and embeddable update widgets.
  • Subscriber digests can now be scheduled by workspace, segment, and feature tag.

Distribution status

In-app widgetLive

12,480 product viewers saw this update today.

Subscriber digestQueued

Next send: 4:00 PM local time for 8 customer segments.

Public changelogSynced

Published to updates.patchnote.app with custom SEO metadata.

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Inputs

  • • 12 merged pull requests
  • • 3 customer-facing changes
  • • 1 billing migration notice
  • • 2 feature flags still in beta

Generated summary

We’ve made rollout communication easier with smarter summaries, cleaner update feeds, and more control over who sees each announcement.

Tone preserved from your previous 8 PatchNote posts.

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