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This changelog documents significant updates to the Research Memex approach, tools, and course materials.

[1.0.0] - 2025-01-10

Added

  • Complete methodology documentation for interpretive orchestration
  • Four-session systematic review case study
  • Comprehensive setup guides for all tools (Zotero, Research Rabbit, Cherry Studio, Obsidian)
  • AI Model Reference Guide with provider comparisons
  • Failure Museum documenting common AI limitations
  • Cognitive Blueprint prompt templates
  • MCP server integration guides

Philosophy

  • Established “interpretive orchestration” as core methodology
  • Defined “the mirror effect” for AI as diagnostic partner
  • Developed “research taste” as key learning outcome

[0.9.0] - 2025-01-05

Enhanced

  • Added Mermaid workflow diagrams
  • Implemented comprehensive Mintlify components (Cards, Callouts, Steps, Accordions)
  • Created reusable snippets library
  • Added meta-documentation banner
  • Enhanced SEO and AI discoverability (llms.txt)
  • Enabled AI-native features (assistant, contextual menu)

Improved

  • Visual hierarchy with contextual icons
  • Navigation structure with 4 organized tabs
  • Social sharing optimization

[0.8.0] - 2024-12-20

Added

  • Zotero MCP server integration guide
  • Sequential Thinking MCP documentation
  • Filesystem MCP setup instructions
  • MCP Explorer guide for discovering new servers

Expanded

  • Cherry Studio setup with MCP configuration
  • Advanced agentic workflows using multiple MCP servers

[0.7.0] - 2024-12-10

Added

  • Session 2: AI-Powered Practice detailed guide
  • Session 3: Human vs AI Synthesis replication experiment
  • Session 4: Advanced Agentic Workflows
  • Quick Start Checklist for new students

Refined

  • Learning outcomes for each session
  • Assessment structure (practice exercises + capstone)
  • Tool integration workflows

[0.6.0] - 2024-11-15

Added

  • “Why AI in Research” philosophical foundation
  • “Publishing Realities” guidance for academic careers
  • “AI as Choice” framework for conscious engagement
  • Core principles documentation

Developed

  • Ethical considerations for AI use in research
  • Quality control frameworks
  • Failure mode taxonomy

[0.5.0] - 2024-11-01

Documented

  • Zotero 7 setup with Better BibTeX and plugins
  • Research Rabbit integration workflow
  • Cherry Studio multi-model configuration
  • Obsidian knowledge management setup

Created

  • Bi-directional sync workflows between tools
  • API key management best practices
  • Model selection guidance

Future Roadmap

Planned for 2.0.0

  • Interactive Components: React-based prompt builder, MCP configurator
  • Advanced Visualizations: Interactive workflow decision trees
  • Expanded Case Studies: Additional research domains beyond systematic reviews
  • Community Contributions: Template library for different research methods
  • Video Tutorials: Recorded walkthroughs of key workflows

Under Consideration

  • Multi-language support for international researchers
  • Integration with additional reference managers
  • Custom MCP servers for specialized research tasks
  • Automated quality control tools
  • Research collaboration features

Notation:
  • 🎉 New feature
  • ✨ Enhancement
  • 🐛 Bug fix
  • 📚 Documentation
  • 🔧 Configuration
  • 🎨 Visual improvement