Sanity has just unveiled a series of groundbreaking updates for May 2024, making waves in the world of content management. From AI-enhanced writing tools to seamless real-time collaboration, these updates are designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity. Let’s dive into the most exciting features introduced this month and explore how they can revolutionize the way you manage and create content. We have written another detailed article about Sanity and how it works with Shopify.

1. Introducing Sanity Create: A Distraction-Free Workspace

One of the standout releases this month is Sanity Create, a new tool that promises to transform your content creation process. Imagine a workspace where you can write, brainstorm, and collaborate without interruptions. Sanity Create offers just that—a clean, efficient environment reminiscent of tools like Notion, but with added features tailored for content creators.

Sanity Create is designed for those moments when you’re in a perfect work groove, only to be disrupted by a notification. This tool allows you to stay focused, gather notes, and even leverage the power of AI to enhance your writing. Whether you’re drafting blog posts, marketing content, or internal documents, Sanity Create provides a space where you can collaborate with your team in real-time, see where everyone is working, and use AI as a sidekick to generate ideas and continue your writing effortlessly.

What sets Sanity Create apart from other AI writing tools is its ability to integrate your notes and context into the AI’s suggestions, ensuring that the content generated is not just generic, but tailored to your specific needs. As Evan, one of Sanity’s co-founders, explained, the goal is to make the AI’s output the “most probable thing” you need, guided by the notes and context you provide.

2. Vision Plugin: Effortless Data Export

For those who frequently work with GROQ queries, the new Vision Plugin update is a game-changer. Sanity has added a feature that allows users to export their query results as CSV or JSON files directly from the Vision Plugin. This update simplifies the process of analyzing and reporting data, eliminating the need to use third-party services for conversions. Now, with just a few clicks, you can save your data in the desired format and continue your workflow without interruption.

This feature was inspired by the Sanity community, highlighting the company’s commitment to listening to user feedback and continually improving its platform.

3. Enhanced Real-Time Collaboration: Presence Cursors and More

Sanity Studio has always supported real-time collaboration, but now it’s taken a step further with the introduction of Presence Cursors. Similar to Google Docs, this feature allows you to see exactly where your team members are working within a document, making collaboration smoother and more intuitive.

Additionally, Comments and Tasks have moved out of beta and are now available for all document types. These features make it easier to manage tasks and add comments directly within your Sanity project, enhancing your team’s ability to collaborate effectively.

4. Type Gen and Visual Editing Improvements

The recent updates also include several enhancements to Sanity’s Type Gen tool, which now supports GROQ projections and integrates seamlessly with Prettier for better code formatting. These improvements make Type Gen more reliable and easier to use, especially for developers working on complex projects.

Another significant update is the expansion of Visual Editing to all users, moving it to the free tier. This feature allows you to jump directly from your front-end content to its source in Sanity Studio, streamlining the editing process. Visual Editing now also supports Astro, making it accessible to an even broader range of users.

5. Sanity Learn: Your Path to Mastery

With so many features and updates, it can be overwhelming to keep up. That’s where Sanity Learn comes in. Launched this month, Sanity Learn is a comprehensive educational platform designed to help users get the most out of Sanity. Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your understanding of GROQ, Sanity Learn offers a clear path to mastering the platform’s capabilities.

For agency partners, Sanity has also introduced a Developer Certification Program, which will be available to everyone later this year. This program is designed to certify your expertise and help you stand out in the competitive field of content management.

6. Try Premium Features with a 30-Day Free Trial

To help users explore the full range of Sanity’s capabilities, new projects created on the platform come with a 30-day free trial of premium features. This includes tools like AI Assist, Scheduled Publishing, and more, giving you the opportunity to experience everything Sanity has to offer without any commitment.

Conclusion

Sanity’s May 2024 updates represent a significant leap forward in content management, combining powerful AI tools with enhanced collaboration features. Whether you’re a developer, marketer, or content creator, these new tools are designed to make your workflow smoother, more efficient, and ultimately more enjoyable.

To get started with these exciting new features, simply run the command npm install sanity@latest and experience the future of content management with Sanity.