Released: Jul 3, 2025
Updates in V6.0
Features
Oxygen AI Positron Service
- The Oxygen AI Positron Service provides AI connector support for the non-Enterprise distribution of the Oxygen AI Positron Assistant, offering access to the most useful OpenAI models and, in the future, to other AI providers as well.
- GPT-4.1 AI Models - You can now access the latest OpenAI GPT-4.1 family of AI models (GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 Mini, and GPT-4.1 Nano) in the Positron service. Select GPT-4.1 for complex tasks, GPT-4.1 Mini for faster responses, or GPT-4.1 Nano for quick, simple queries.
- Team Subscription Management - If you are using the non-Enterprise Oxygen AI Positron Assistant connecting to the Oxygen AI Positron Service, you can now organize users into a Team, allowing you to purchase and manage subscriptions for all team members in one place. As a team owner, you can handle renewals, cancellations, and member changes centrally, and view usage reports for each member to monitor subscription activity.
- AI Positron Service Compatibility Update - The AI Positron Service now requires add-on version 4.0 or newer. If you are using an older version, upgrade your add-on to the latest version.
Oxygen AI Positron Assistant
Oxygen AI Positron Assistant brings AI functionality to Oxygen desktop tools, and comes in two distributions, non-Enterprise, connecting to Oxygen AI Positron service, and Enterprise, connecting to your own AI provider.
- Default OpenAI Model Updated to GPT-4.1 - The GPT-4.1 model is now the default OpenAI model you use with the AI Positron Assistant. With GPT-4.1, you can process larger documents more quickly and at a lower cost, while receiving more accurate and relevant responses. You can also choose GPT-4.1 Mini or GPT-4.1 Nano for specific tasks.
- Improved All AI Action Prompts - Prompts for all pre-defined AI actions have been optimized for greater accuracy and relevance. They are now developed using the DITA XML standard, enabling content reuse for more consistent prompts that follow similar patterns and structure.
- Automatic Validation and Correction of AI-Generated Content - By default, AI-generated content is automatically validated when it is inserted into your document. If errors are detected, the AI now automatically tries to correct them. You can control this feature using the new Allow automatic validation and correction of AI-generated content option in the AI Positron Assistant preferences page.
- AI Positron Fix Uses More Context - The AI Positron Fix action, which helps you resolve validation problems in your documents, now automatically analyzes a larger section of your document when needed. If the initial context is not enough, the AI expands its analysis to provide better solutions for complex issues.
- Rules Saved as Persistent Memories - You no longer need to repeat your preferences or rules in every conversation with the AI engine. When you ask the AI to remember specific rules about your activity or profile, it saves them in the Saved Memories preferences page and automatically applies them in all future interactions. This ensures your instructions are always followed, making your experience more consistent and efficient.
- New "Additional Context File" Setting - Context setting in the AI Positron Assistant preferences lets you provide project details that help the AI generate more relevant and personalized responses. You can now reference a file in the Additional context file setting to supplement the Context information. This allows you to include more detailed or project-specific information in all AI action prompts.
- Attach Files to AI Conversations Using Drag and Drop or Copy/Paste - You can now attach files to your AI conversation by dragging, or by copying and pasting them into the chat input area. This makes it faster to share relevant documents and provide context for your AI interactions.
- Record Prompts with Your Voice - Record prompts by speaking instead of typing. This option is available at the bottom of the AI Positron Assistant view and in the dialog box when you use the Rewrite Content action, making it faster to provide input. In the Enterprise version, you may need to configure connector-specific parameters to enable voice recording.
- Refer AI Actions in Chat Prompts - You now have the possibility to instruct the AI to invoke the existing AI actions in order to perform more complex tasks. For example, to correct the grammar and update the current document, you could type: Invoke correct grammar on the current document and save the updated content. This approach streamlines your workflow by letting you quickly apply changes or transformations in one place.
- Grouped Function Call Information - When the AI uses function calls, they are now grouped. You can hover over a function call button to see its details, including key parameters. If the function reads or writes content, you also get inline links to the target resource, making it easier to track and review important information.
- Compact AI Message Presentation - You see AI messages in a more compact format, allowing you to view more content at once and reducing scrolling, so you can review conversations more efficiently.
- Uninterrupted AI Chat When Switching Editors - The AI chat in the Positron view now stays active when you switch between editors. If the AI is generating content, it no longer stops when you open or close editors, so you can continue your conversation and use the AI's output across different editors.
- New AI Connector for Google Gemini - You can now connect the Enterprise distributions of the Oxygen AI Positron Assistant to Google Gemini service, so you can use Gemini's AI capabilities directly within your content creation workflows.
- New AI Connector for the Vertex AI Service - Connect the Enterprise distributions of Oxygen AI Positron Assistant to Google Cloud's Vertex AI, a platform for building and deploying machine learning models, by installing the Oxygen AI Positron Vertex AI Connector add-on. This lets you use your custom or pre-trained Vertex AI models directly in Oxygen to generate and enhance content with AI-driven suggestions and automation.
- Connect with Microsoft Entra ID to Microsoft Azure OpenAI Connector - The Microsoft Azure OpenAI connector now supports OAuth 2.0 authorization code flow, allowing you to sign in using your browser. You can use single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, and manage permissions centrally through Microsoft Entra ID for improved security and easier access management.
- Simplified Configuration for Microsoft Azure OpenAI - You can now use the base endpoint for both text and image processing with the Microsoft Azure OpenAI connector, so you no longer need to manage separate settings for image analysis. This makes setup faster and easier.
- Configure the AI Service Using a JSON File - You may configure the AI Service used by Oxygen AI Positron Assistant Enterprise add-on by placing a JSON file in the installation directory. This file specifies the AI connector and its parameters, allowing you to automate the initial setup and prevent users from changing the configuration in the preferences page.
- Specify Audience Level for the Improve Readability Action - You have the possibility to invoke the Improve Readability action for a specific audience level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert) by hovering over it and clicking the Customize button. This lets you tailor the AI's response to match your audience's level of expertise.
- AI Development Actions for More Document Types - You can use AI development actions (Generate Code, Explain Code, and Chat About Code) with additional document types, including HTML, XHTML, XProc, and XSpec. This makes it easier to generate, review, and discuss code across a wider range of documents.
- Create Custom AI Actions More Easily - You now have access to official documentation with snippets and examples to help you create custom AI actions. All supported properties for AI action JSON configuration files have been revised and simplified. Meanwhile, older AI action definitions can still be loaded.
Oxygen AI Positron Assistant Enterprise for Eclipse
The Oxygen AI Positron Assistant Enterprise for Eclipse brings the AI Positron functionality inside the Eclipse platform.
- AI Positron Assistant Now Supports Java, Python, and More Editors - You can now use the AI Positron Assistant in any single-page editor in Eclipse, including Java, C/C++, Python, Perl, and plain text editors. This lets you use the Chat view or define your own custom actions for a wider range of programming languages and file types, not just in Oxygen XML editors. Actions like Generate Code, Explain Code, and Chat About Code are now available for more file types.
- Default OpenAI Model Updated to GPT-4.1 - The GPT-4.1 model is now the default OpenAI model you use with the AI Positron Assistant. With GPT-4.1, you can process larger documents more quickly and at a lower cost, while receiving more accurate and relevant responses. You can also choose GPT-4.1 Mini or GPT-4.1 Nano for specific tasks.
- Improved All AI Action Prompts - Prompts for all pre-defined AI actions have been optimized for greater accuracy and relevance. They are now developed using the DITA XML standard, enabling content reuse for more consistent prompts that follow similar patterns and structure.
- Develop Custom AI Actions - The Oxygen AI Positron Assistant for Eclipse installs an Oxygen framework that lets you edit your custom AI action descriptor files in both Text and Author mode. The new framework provides new file templates, content completion, validation, and visual editing features such as custom rendering, drop-down menus, and form controls. These tools help you create and manage custom AI actions more efficiently.
- Create Documentation Drafts - The Oxygen AI Positron Assistant for Eclipse now lets you generate documentation drafts as DITA topics using configuration files. You can tailor the draft by providing a title, summary, context, target audience, instructions, images, and related topics. You can also add references to external files, such as plain text, Markdown, XML, PDF, Word, or PowerPoint documents, to include relevant information from those sources in your draft. This makes it easier to create comprehensive documentation by reusing existing content.
- AI-Enabled New File Templates - You can now use AI-enabled templates to create new XSLT, XML Schema (XSD), Schematron, JSON Schema, and Document Type Definition (DTD) files in the Eclipse New from Templates dialog. The AI generates an initial structure for your documents, helping you start faster and reduce manual setup.
- New Connector for Google Gemini - You now have the possibility to connect the Oxygen AI Positron Assistant for Eclipse to your Google Gemini service, enabling direct integration with Gemini-based AI capabilities.
- Simplified Configuration for Microsoft Azure OpenAI - You can now use the base endpoint for both text and image processing with the Microsoft Azure OpenAI connector, so you no longer need to manage separate settings for image analysis. This makes setup faster and easier.
- Create Custom AI Actions More Easily - You now have access to official documentation with snippets and examples to help you create custom AI actions. All supported properties for AI action JSON configuration files have been revised and simplified. Meanwhile, older AI action definitions can still be loaded.
- Easier Installation and Updating of the AI Positron Assistant Plugin - You can now install and update the AI Positron Assistant plugin for Eclipse more easily using update site support. You can simply drag the widget from the plugin installation page into the Eclipse workspace or use the Install New Software feature within Eclipse. Manual installation by extracting the archive into the Eclipse dropins folder is still available.
Oxygen AI Positron Assistant for Web Author and Content Fusion
- Default OpenAI Model Updated to GPT-4.1 - The GPT-4.1 model is now the default OpenAI model you use with the AI Positron Assistant. With GPT-4.1, you can process larger documents more quickly and at a lower cost, while receiving more accurate and relevant responses.
- Improved All AI Action Prompts - Prompts for all pre-defined AI actions have been optimized for greater accuracy and relevance. They are now developed using the DITA XML standard, enabling content reuse for more consistent prompts that follow similar patterns and structure.
- Attach Files to the Conversation Using Drag/Drop or Copy/Paste - You can now attach files to your AI conversation by dragging them or by copying and pasting them into the chat input area. You can also drag and drop topic references from the DITA Maps view. This makes it faster to share relevant documents and provide context for your AI interactions.
- Persistent Chat Across Editors - The AI Positron view now keeps your chat content even when you open or close editors. You can continue your conversation as you switch between editors and use chat results while working in different editors.
- Persistent AI Positron Chat History in Content Fusion - Your chat history is now preserved even if you log out and return at a later time. This ensures you can seamlessly continue your conversations and access previous chat history whenever you need them.
- Compact AI Message Presentation - You now see AI messages in a more compact format, allowing you to view more content at once and reducing scrolling, so you can review conversations more efficiently.
- Improved Function Call Information - When function calls are used by the AI, you can hover over a function call button to see its details, including key parameters. If the function reads or writes content, you also get the possibility to access the target resource, making it easier to track and review important information.
- Save Prompt to Favorites After Invocation - After you send an AI prompt, you can add it to your favorites, so you only save prompts that work well for you. You can also edit the prompt before saving it.
- Smart Scroll - You can now pause automatic scrolling to the end of a reply by manually scrolling up, allowing you to keep your place while reading. Automatic scrolling resumes when you return to the bottom.
- New AI Connector for Google Gemini - You can now connect Positron Assistant to your Google Gemini service, enabling direct integration with Gemini-based AI capabilities.
- New AI Connector for the Vertex AI Service - Positron Assistant now supports a new connector type for Google Cloud's Vertex AI Service. Simply install the Oxygen AI Positron Vertex AI Connector for Web Author plugin and configure your Vertex AI Service connection in the AI Service Configuration preferences page.
- Simplified Microsoft Azure OpenAI Configuration - You no longer need to manage separate Vision-specific settings on the AI Service configuration preference page. This simplifies your Microsoft Azure OpenAI connector configuration by letting you use the base endpoint for image processing.