> ## Documentation Index > This page is part of the Cloudinary Assets product. Fetch the complete documentation index for Cloudinary Assets at: https://cloudinary.com/documentation/llms-cloudinary-assets.txt?referrer=docpage and then use it to discover all relevant pages before exploring further. > If your task extends beyond this product, fetch the top-level index covering all Cloudinary products and topics at: https://cloudinary.com/documentation/llms.txt?referrer=docpage # Assets release notes: August 24, 2026 ## New features ### CI HUB connector The CI HUB Cloudinary connector lets you access, edit, and sync your Cloudinary assets directly from the creative and productivity tools you use every day, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace. Use the connector to bring Cloudinary assets into your working platform, make edits and designs, and push them back to your Media Library, including thumbnails, versioning, structured metadata, and tags, all without leaving the application you're working in. > **NOTE**: The CI HUB connector is licensed separately by CI HUB and is available with all Cloudinary plans. ![CI HUB Connector - Assets in a folder](https://cloudinary-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/q_auto/f_auto/bo_1px_solid_grey/docs/integrations/cihub_view_folder.png "thumb: w_250,dpr_2, width:250, with_code:false, with_url:false, popup:true") [Learn more](ci_hub_partner_built_integration) ### People Search Cloudinary's AI-powered **People Search** automatically recognizes and groups individuals across your image library using advanced facial recognition technology. Explore detected faces, view all images associated with a person, and update names and details to improve recognition accuracy and organization. ![People Search - main view](https://cloudinary-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/bo_1px_solid_grey/v1761491738/docs/DAM/people_search_main_view.png "thumb: w_540,dpr_2, width:540") [Learn more](dam_people_search) ### Chrome Extension (Beta) The new **Cloudinary Chrome Extension** lets you insert Cloudinary image and video asset URLs directly into web form fields, without leaving the page you're working on, whether that's a CMS, PIM, website builder, or any other browser-based application. Browse and search your Media Library from the extension dropdown, preview assets before inserting them, and apply [transformation templates](dam_editing_and_transformations#transformation_templates) to match your brand's approved variations. The extension automatically detects image and video URL fields and works across multiple product environments. > **NOTE**: The latest version adds the ability to link fields so they fill automatically when you insert an asset, retain transformation templates when you replace an asset in a field, and open the Media Library directly from the extension. See the [Chrome Extension release notes](integrations_release_notes#chrome_extension) for details. ![Chrome asset picker](https://cloudinary-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/q_auto/f_auto/bo_1px_solid_grey/docs/integrations/chrome_picker.png "thumb: w_700,dpr_2, width:700, popup:true") [Learn more](chrome_extension_integration) ### Roles and Permissions Cloudinary's modern, unified Roles and Permissions system is now fully rolled out to all free and self-serve paid accounts, delivering clear, structured, and granular access control across both the Console and APIs. Enterprise rollout has also begun. If your Enterprise team hasn't already been moved with Cloudinary's help, you're still on the legacy system for now. ![Global role management](https://cloudinary-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/bo_1px_solid_grey/docs/DAM/global_roles.png "thumb: w_540,dpr_2, width:540, with_code:false, with_url:false") [Learn more](dam_permissions_migration) ## Enhancements ### New third-party sources for the Upload Widget The Upload Widget now supports Box, Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint as new cloud storage sources, making it easier for teams to upload assets directly from these sources without leaving Cloudinary. Assets Enterprise plans can choose which sources are available in the Upload Widget. Ask your administrator to select these new sources from the [Upload](dam_admin_media_library_options#upload) page of the Media Library Preferences. ![Third-party sources in the Upload Widget](https://cloudinary-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/bo_1px_solid_grey/v1774781188/docs/uw_third_party_sources_rn.png "thumb: w_540,dpr_2, width:540, with_code:false, with_url:false, popup:true") [Learn more](dam_upload_store_assets#media_library_upload_widget) ### More structured metadata field controls: Hide this field and Exclude from search Building on the **Disabled** and **Read-only** field option, structured metadata now supports two more field behavior controls: **Hide this field** and **Exclude from search**. Apply any of these on their own, or combine them to fit your workflow. For example, hide a field from the Media Library while also excluding it from search, without disabling it entirely. The **Hide this field** control can also be applied or removed automatically using [conditional metadata rules](dam_admin_structured_metadata#managing_conditional_metadata_rules). ![Metadata field controls](https://cloudinary-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_crop,g_north_east,w_760,h_960,y_120/bo_1px_solid_grey/f_auto/q_auto/metadata_field_creation_controls.png "thumb:w_300,dpr_2, width:300, with_code:false, with_url:false") [Learn more](dam_admin_structured_metadata#hidden) ### Alphabetical ordering of structured metadata field values You can now order your single-select and multi-select structured metadata field values alphabetically. From the **SMD Values** page, select **Sort values alphabetically** from the kebab menu. The sort order will persist and carry through everywhere the field's values appear (for example, in the Preview pane, Manage page, and upload flow). New values added dynamically will also appear in alphabetical order. ![Alphabetical ordering of structured metadata field values](https://cloudinary-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/bo_1px_solid_grey/f_auto/q_auto/smd_list_value_order.png "thumb: w_500,dpr_2, width:500, with_code:false, with_url:false") [Learn more](dam_admin_structured_metadata#adding_structured_metadata_fields) ### Figma plugin: New export options and other improvements The Cloudinary Figma plugin's export workflow now supports two new options when exporting layers and artboards to Cloudinary: * **Upload Preset**: Select a Cloudinary upload preset when exporting to apply preset-based configuration, processing, and asset management to your uploads. * **File Name Template**: Build dynamic file names using Figma document properties, such as page name, layer name, and dimensions, to construct the asset's Cloudinary public ID. The plugin has also received several other improvements to smoothness, efficiency, and usability. See the [Figma Plugin release notes](integrations_release_notes#figma_plugin) for full details. ![Export to Cloudinary](https://cloudinary-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/bo_1px_solid_grey/f_auto/q_auto/export_tab.png "thumb: w_540,dpr_2, width:540, with_code:false, with_url:false") [Learn more](figma_integration#upload_to_cloudinary)