Devin Cloud has introduced several new features to enhance user experience and productivity. The platform now allows users to start side conversations anchored to any point in a session, enabling them to ask questions and dig into details without interrupting the main work.
What shipped
The latest updates include the introduction of side chats, syntax-highlighted code blocks in chat messages, and command palette session search pagination. The sessions sidebar has also been improved with a new ‘None’ option in the Group by menu, allowing for a flat session list. Additionally, users can now request channel access directly from Slack DMs, and Devin posts a notice when a session is waiting for machine capacity. The updates also include improvements to the Slack integration, such as a Reconnect option in the integration settings and the ability to resolve playbooks mentioned in messages when forwarding user messages from Slack. The agent mode selector in Automations and On-Call has been improved to show the resolved organization default and a description for each mode. Negated string operators are now supported in automation conditions, allowing for more complex and specific conditions to be set. The automation editor also now warns when selected MCP servers or network-policy entries fall outside the governing security profile, and confirms security profile changes with a warning popup.
Implications for builders
These updates are likely to have a significant impact on builders, who will be able to use the new features to improve their workflows and productivity. The introduction of side chats, for example, will allow builders to have more focused and efficient conversations. The syntax-highlighted code blocks will also make it easier for builders to share and discuss code.
Caveats
While the updates are likely to be beneficial for most users, there may be some caveats to consider. For example, the new features may require some time to get used to, and some users may need to adjust their workflows to take full advantage of them.
Sources
Devin Cloud Release Notes Fan coverage from Devin Central — not an official Cognition announcement. Devin is a trademark of Cognition.