StAIR-Ready™ v4.0.0 — Release Notes

A log of improvements and updates to the StAIR-Ready™ platform.

Version 3.7.0

— Assessment Type Tracking

April 17, 2026

Added Assessment Type tracking to distinguish Guided ($349), Self-Guided ($149), and Free assessments in the Review Queue.

New Features

  • •Added assessment_type field (Guided / Self-Guided / Free) to Assessment entity
  • •Review Queue now displays a color-coded badge next to each organization name
  • •Admin can manually set assessment type from the Actions dropdown
  • •Existing assessments default to "Free" if no type is set

Version 3.4.0

— Final Report Preview Added

March 26, 2026

Added a visual preview of the Final Report to the conversion page, increasing transparency and user trust before purchase.

Report Preview

  • •Added blurred Final Report preview image above the paid CTA on DiagnosticStart
  • •Preview shows realistic report structure (summary table, executive summary, roadmap)
  • •Gradient overlay with "Full Report Available After Unlock" messaging
  • •Three value bullets: 90-Day Actionable Roadmap, Clear Risk & Readiness Breakdown, Executive-Ready Summary
  • •Fully responsive — scales to 100% width on mobile
  • •Static preview — no report regeneration required for display

Version 2.9.2

— Terminology Standardization

March 25, 2026

Unified all user-facing language to 'Final Report'. Removed all 'Blueprint' and 'Diagnostic Report' inconsistencies.

Terminology Lock

  • •Standardized all paid output references to "Final Report" across every page, CTA, email, and export
  • •Replaced "Diagnostic Report" with "Final Report" in DiagnosticCompletion, AssessmentReview, ViewReport, Dashboard, and email templates
  • •Updated CTAs to "Get My {Gap} Final Report – $149" format
  • •Updated DOCX title and section headers to match new terminology
  • •Page title standardized to "StAIR-Ready™ Final Report"

Version 2.9.1

— UI Button Fix + Export Consolidation

March 25, 2026

Eliminated last 'Blueprint' references from UI, consolidated to single DOCX export path, and removed duplicate client-side generator.

Terminology

  • •Replaced "Unlock Full Blueprint" CTA with "Unlock Full Diagnostic"
  • •Confirmed zero remaining "Blueprint" references in any user-facing UI

Export

  • •Consolidated ViewReport DOCX download to use single backend generateWordReport function
  • •Removed duplicate client-side DOCX generator (was source of corruption)
  • •All exports now go through the validated backend pipeline with markdown stripping and encoding fixes

Version 2.9.0

— Critical Report & Export Fixes

March 25, 2026

Comprehensive cleanup of report generation, DOCX export, and terminology across the platform.

Report & Export

  • •Fixed DOCX export: proper paragraph blocks, heading styles, and bullet lists instead of raw markdown
  • •Added markdown stripping pipeline: removes all #, **, __, backticks before document generation
  • •Resolved character encoding corruption (smart quotes, em dashes) with full UTF-8 sanitization
  • •Enforced clean professional document structure matching canonical report spec
  • •Updated file naming to StAIR-Ready_Final_Report_{OrgName}.docx
  • •Added full v1.1 section support including How to Read This Report and Closing Guidance

Terminology

  • •Removed all "Blueprint" references — replaced with "Readiness Report" or "Final Report"
  • •Button labels updated: "Generate Final Report", "Download Word Report"
  • •LLM prompt explicitly prohibits "Blueprint" in generated content

Version 2.8.0

— Personalized Diagnostic Conversion Upgrade

March 25, 2026

Every user now sees a personalized diagnostic offer based on their highest-risk StAIR domain.

Personalization

  • •Dynamic offer card based on highest-risk domain (Strategy, Data, People, Technology, Governance)
  • •New "Highest Risk Area" section with domain-specific summary and consequence
  • •CTA rewritten to reflect user-specific gap (e.g. "Get My Governance Roadmap – $149")
  • •Added roadmap preview for clarity and trust
  • •Removed all generic and non-personalized language
  • •DiagnosticStart page now dynamically adapts to the user's primary gap

Version 2.9.5

— Deterministic Problem Prefill

March 23, 2026

Ensures problem statement is generated before ProblemDefinition screen loads, eliminating timing issues.

Fix

  • •Website analysis now runs synchronously with a 5-second max wait before navigation
  • •Removed background async fire-and-forget pattern
  • •Profile stored in sessionStorage only when inferred_problem is present
  • •ProblemDefinition prefills from sessionStorage on load
  • •Added debug logging for troubleshooting

Version 2.9.4

— Reliable Problem Prefill Fix

March 23, 2026

Ensures website analysis completes before ProblemDefinition loads so inferred problem is available for prefill.

Fix

  • •Website analysis now awaits up to 2 seconds before navigating (no blocking beyond that)
  • •Organization profile stored in sessionStorage for cross-screen access
  • •ProblemDefinition textarea auto-prefills from inferred_problem if available
  • •Added debug logging for organization profile data

Version 2.9.3

— Improved Problem Statement Quality

March 23, 2026

Refined website-based problem generation to sound like a human consultant.

Problem Generation

  • •Rewrote LLM prompt to produce consultant-style problem statements
  • •Removed generic phrasing and AI-like language patterns
  • •Increased specificity based on organization programs, services, and operations
  • •Added low-confidence guard: empty string returned instead of weak guesses
  • •No UI or flow changes

Version 2.9.1

— Intake Flow Correction

March 23, 2026

Reordered assessment flow to collect organization details before problem definition.

Flow Update

  • •Reordered: SnapshotStart → SnapshotIntake → ProblemDefinition → SnapshotQuestions
  • •Ensures website field is captured before any assessment questions
  • •No changes to logic or data structures

Version 2.9

— Website Intake + Background Pre-Analysis

March 23, 2026

Added optional website field to intake and introduced background organization analysis for future personalization.

New Features

  • •Added optional Website field to Start Your Snapshot intake screen
  • •Introduced background organization analysis via LLM after intake submission
  • •Stored organization profile (industry, mission, inferred problems) on assessment record
  • •Prepared system for pre-filled problem statements and personalized results
  • •No change to user flow or required inputs — fully silent background process

Version 2.8.1

— Remove Legacy Pricing & Duplicate CTAs

March 22, 2026

Removed legacy pricing sections and duplicate CTAs so only the personalized CTA remains.

Cleanup

  • •Removed legacy pricing headline and static $149 CTA from DiagnosticStart
  • •Removed duplicate bottom CTA under Decision Check-Ins
  • •Removed old "Get decision-grade clarity" line from snapshot screens
  • •Single personalized CTA now the only paid action on each page

Version 2.8

— Personalized Conversion Layer

March 22, 2026

Added personalized risk mirroring, sample diagnostic preview, and dynamic CTA based on the user's highest-risk domain.

Personalization

  • •Added personalized risk mirror block based on top risk domain
  • •Added sample 90-day diagnostic output preview
  • •CTA now displays user-specific domain (e.g. "Get My Governance Plan")
  • •Graceful fallback to generic label when domain unavailable

Version 2.7

— Final Conversion Optimization

March 22, 2026

Final conversion optimization with human-reviewed positioning, strengthened pricing clarity, and trust signals.

Conversion Flow

  • •Stronger risk-focused header positioning
  • •Added "What You Receive" section with practitioner-reviewed credibility
  • •Consolidated to single bottom CTA with pricing statement
  • •Added satisfaction guarantee and time expectation
  • •Updated urgency and transition messaging

Version 2.6

— Snapshot-to-Diagnostic Conversion Flow

March 22, 2026

Simplified the snapshot results screen into a single, linear conversion flow with unified CTAs and outcome-focused value cards.

Conversion Flow

  • •Added "Where to Start" conversion block with 2 actionable paths
  • •Removed duplicate "Next Step" CTA sections
  • •Replaced report preview cards with outcome-focused value cards
  • •Unified bottom CTA to "Unlock Full Diagnostic – $149"
  • •Added transition line and urgency messaging for conversion clarity

Version 2.5

— Final Blueprint Label Cleanup

March 22, 2026

Removed the last remaining 'Blueprint' references from buttons, emails, and internal labels.

Label Fixes

  • •Fixed remaining "Blueprint" button label on Dashboard
  • •Updated email subject and body to use "Diagnostic Report"
  • •Renamed "Multi-Agent System Blueprint" section heading
  • •Ensured backward compatibility for legacy data fields

Version 2.4

— Terminology Alignment — Diagnostic Report

March 22, 2026

Version 2.4 standardizes all client-facing terminology to align with consulting-grade positioning.

Naming Standardization

  • •Replaced all instances of "Blueprint" with "Diagnostic Report" or "Implementation Plan"
  • •Primary label is now "StAIR-Ready™ Diagnostic Report"
  • •Button labels updated: "Download Report", "Unlock Full Diagnostic"
  • •Consistent naming enforced across all screens, reports, and backend prompts

Version 2.3

— Snapshot Experience, User Routing & Report Management

March 12, 2026

Version 2.3 focuses on improving the AI Readiness Snapshot experience, correcting user flow issues, simplifying navigation, and strengthening report management.

Snapshot Page Improvements

  • •Updated Snapshot header to "Your AI Readiness Snapshot"
  • •Standardized terminology from "Steps" to "Domains"
  • •Added StAIR framework explanation text
  • •Introduced "StAIR Domain Status" section label
  • •Added status legend (⚠ Needs Attention / ✓ Ready)
  • •Converted snapshot layout to a balanced two-column design
  • •Improved Key Insight messaging for clarity and authority
  • •Reframed risk section as "Common Outcomes When These Gaps Persist"
  • •Added transition text guiding users to the full diagnostic

Navigation and User Flow

  • •Removed incorrect "Return to Dashboard" button from Snapshot page
  • •Added clear Next Step section
  • •Introduced CTA options: Continue to Full Diagnostic and Email My Snapshot

Lead Tracking Improvements

  • •Snapshot completion now stores lead information including name, email, organization, role, industry, and snapshot score
  • •Status flag "Snapshot Completed" added for follow-up and return routing

Post-Payment Access Setup

  • •Added password creation step immediately after payment
  • •Allows users to securely resume diagnostics later
  • •Stores user status fields for routing and progress tracking

Returning User Routing

  • •System now routes users based on status: Visitor → Start Assessment, Snapshot Completed → Snapshot Page, Diagnostic In Progress → Resume Diagnostic, Diagnostic Completed → Results Page

Report Console Improvements

  • •Archived reports are now excluded from the default Reports Console view
  • •Added optional "Show Archived Reports" filter
  • •Archiving now hides reports without deleting stored data

Stability Improvements

  • •Reduced excess whitespace on Snapshot page
  • •Improved consistency of terminology across assessment output
  • •Preserved compatibility with existing diagnostic scoring logic

Version 2.2

— Snapshot UX & Stability Improvements

March 11, 2026

  • •Replaced legacy report button labels with "Generate Readiness Brief"
  • •Added AI Readiness Step Indicator to Snapshot results page
  • •Updated operational problem examples for nonprofit, startup, and general organizations
  • •Improved visibility of final report delivery message
  • •Added user-friendly handling of 429 rate-limit errors
  • •Updated Snapshot results page wording for clarity
  • •Added preview of sections included in the Executive Diagnostic Report
  • •Implemented system version display in footer