September 2025 Product Updates

September Kintone product updates will take effect on September 15, 2025. 

Overview 

From the Lab

• AI Thread Summary: Automatically Grab Key Points!
  
• AI: Introducing the MCP Server with Generative AI Integration

Feature Improvements

• New Record Filtering Options for Attached Files in Kintone!
• New "App Administrators" Column Enhances App Management

Mobile Updates

• Easily View Current Assignees in Mobile!Zooming Capability for PDF 
• Streamlined PDF Keyword Search Now Available for Android Users!
• Password Reset Now Made Easy on iOS!

API Updates 

• Enhancing User Experience with New JavaScript API Features in Kintone
• Enhancements to Record View Management with JavaScript API
• Upgraded JavaScript API for Plugin SettingsMore Elements Now Controllable in Record Views via JavaScript API

New Features Under Consideration

• AI View Analysis: AI-Powered Summary of Displayed Data

Update Options

• Available Update Options

From the Lab

AI Thread Summary: Automatically Grab Key Points!

Kintone AI Lab has introduced an exciting new feature that enables you to easily summarize discussions within threads using AI. This innovative technology analyzes conversations and automatically highlights the key points for you.

With this feature, you can quickly catch up on project interactions and knowledge sharing among team members through the summarized information. It's super handy for newcomers and individuals from other teams who want to stay informed about past discussions.

This feature makes it easier for everyone to share and use information within Kintone, encouraging better teamwork and communication across departments!

AI offers two kinds of summaries: Whole Thread Summary and Post-by-Post Summary.
Let's start with Whole Thread Summary.

▼ Whole Thread Summary
AI automatically summarizes the thread, providing a quick overview of the key points.

One-Click Thread Summary

▼ Post-by-Post Summary
It is possible to summarize posts and their replies as a single unit. 
This feature helps gain a detailed overview of a specific topic, especially in discussions with many replies.

One-by-One Post Summary


Note:

• On the Kintone AI management page, ensure that AI is enabled. Then, check the box for AI View Analysis to utilize these features.
• Furthermore, a control function will be added to the management page. This function will allow administrators to specify which combinations of Spaces and members are authorized to use the AI features.

AI: Introducing the MCP Server with Generative AI Integration

The Kintone MCP Server is now available for deployment in a local environment!

This update enables users to enhance their Kintone experience by integrating it with powerful generative AI tools, such as Claude Desktop. 
With this new functionality, you can seamlessly operate Kintone using generative AI or command-line interfaces.

This release supports essential Kintone operations, including retrieving and adding record information, making it easier than ever to manage your data efficiently.

Currently Available Kintone Operations:

• Retrieve app information
• Retrieve app settings information (fields, process management)
• Retrieve, add, update, and delete records
• Update record status

Note:

• The Kintone MCP Server began providing service on August 28, 2025 (JST).
• You can obtain the latest version of the Kintone MCP Server and updated information from the mcp-server Releases page.
• Additional operations will be added over time.
  

Feature Improvements

New Record Filtering Options for Attached Files in Kintone!

You can now filter records based on whether files are attached.
For example, in a Deal Management App, this feature lets you identify all cases that have attached purchase orders. In an Expense Management App, it can be used to set reminders for apps that are missing receipts.

This enhancement simplifies the process of filtering records related to tasks that involve managing attached files.

Example: Record Filter Dialog

Note:
Filter conditions for the Attachment field can be applied in:

• Filter dialog box / View settings
• Create graph dialog box / Graph settings
• Filter conditions in the Lookup filter dialog box
• Filter conditions in the Lookup settings dialog box
• Filter conditions in the Related records settings dialog box
• Notification triggers in the Reminder notifications settings

New "App Administrators" Column Enhances App Management

The App Management page now includes a new column labeled App Administrators. This enhancement enables administrators to quickly view the number of app administrators for each app. 

Administrators can optimize and improve settings by identifying apps with too many or too few administrators.

This feature is available exclusively to Administrators and enhances the overall app management experience.

App Management Page Example

Mobile Updates

Easily View Current Assignees in Mobile!

In the mobile version of the record details page, the Current assignees section is now visible when a task has been assigned to a user. If a task has multiple assignees, you can easily check the processing status for each one.
Previously, you had to verify the assignee by checking the displayed action button or reviewing the change history to confirm the current assignee.

You can now easily search for keywords in the text of PDF files attached to your records while previewing them. 
No more need to open those PDFs in a separate viewer app just to find what you're looking for.
With this update, you can quickly search through the contents of your PDF files directly within the Kintone app, making it easier than ever to access the information you need.

Example: Search for "CMS" in a PDF file

Note:

• To enjoy the new feature, update your Kintone mobile app. The update was released in late August.
• Ensure that your device's Google Play System is updated to the latest version.  
• Similar functionality is already available on the Kintone mobile app for iOS. 

The iOS version of the Kintone mobile app now includes a handy link to the password reset page on the login page!

If you happen to forget your password, you can easily reset it right from the app—no need to reach out to an administrator. This makes things a lot easier for everyone!

Just a quick note: This link will only appear if your administrator has enabled the Allow users to reset their password option.

Note:

• To enjoy the new feature, update your Kintone mobile app. The update was released in late August.
• Similar features will be available soon on the Android mobile app.

Other Updates

A significant enhancement in cli-kintone with the introduction of server-side processing for UPSERT operations.

This update, available in version 1.14.2 and later, is designed to enhance performance by reducing execution time and memory usage, particularly for applications with large datasets. Additionally, users can now streamline operations, as fewer API requests are required for UPSERT tasks.

Released on August 6, 2025 (JST), this update promises to enhance your experience with cli-kintone.

API Updates

Here are the latest updates to our APIs.

For detailed information on each update, head over to the Developer Network.

Enhancing User Experience with New JavaScript API Features in Kintone

In our latest update, the JavaScript API has been enhanced to improve user interaction within Kintone apps.
You can now easily implement confirmation dialogs, display notification banners at the top of the page, and utilize loading animations that cover the entire page.
These new features streamline the process of obtaining user confirmations and providing immediate feedback, ultimately making your apps more intuitive and responsive.

Confirmation Dialog Example

Notification Banner Example at the Top

Loading Animation Example

Enhancements to Record View Management with JavaScript API

New updates to our JavaScript API streamline record view management.
Users can now easily access record views and settings, making switching between displays more straightforward than ever.

Upgraded JavaScript API for Plugin Settings

An update to the JavaScript API on the plugin settings page now provides access to essential information, such as app configurations and domain details, enabling developers to create more customized plugin settings pages.

New Features Under Consideration

You can explore the new features the Kintone development team is working on. To test these features, go to Kintone Administration, select Update Options, and adjust the settings under New Features under Consideration.
You are invited to use the Help us improve Kintone option to share your feedback on these new features. Your insights are highly valued!
Please note that new features under consideration may undergo specification changes or be discontinued at any time, even outside regular maintenance periods.

AI View Analysis: AI-Powered Summary of Displayed Data

Kintone AI Lab is introducing a new feature that allows for AI analysis and summarization of data displayed in a record view.
This feature enables users to reference record data for topic analysis, identify key records, and generate summary text. 
For instance, AI can evaluate the sales activity data collected by your team and generate a straightforward, easy-to-understand summary report. You’ll get clear key findings and sales performance metrics at a glance, enabling you to spend less time analyzing numbers and more time taking action.

AI Summary Analysis Example

Note:

• The analysis currently does not include:
  • Table fields
  • Attachment fields
• Kintone administrators can:
  • Access the AI management page
  • Specify which combinations of apps and users are allowed to use this AI

Update Options

Available Update Options 

Update Options is a tool that allows administrators to control how Kintone updates are applied. Administrators can choose when to roll out updates to their team using the options.
To access Update Options, click the gear wheel to the left of the search bar and select Kintone Administration. Select Update Options under Other. 
For September, the following features will be applied to the Update Options: