# What changed in @docsearch/sidepanel

> 24 changes in @docsearch/sidepanel 5 from its official release notes, upgrade guides and advisories: 6 breaking, 13 new APIs and options. Each one cited. Sources checked 2026-11-12. HTML: https://unstale.sh/npm/@docsearch/sidepanel/

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## @docsearch/sidepanel 5

### Breaking changes

- The Ask AI assistantId option was renamed to agentId. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- apiKey moved into @docsearch/core, where it is configured once and shared. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- appId moved into @docsearch/core, where it is configured once and shared. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- The Ask AI transport layer has been removed. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- Ask AI-related props are now nested under a single root askai option. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- The Sidepanel no longer accepts the indexName prop. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)

### New APIs and options

- Adds a statically importable Sidepanel trigger entry point, allowing the panel and its Ask AI/Markdown dependencies to be dynamically imported only when needed. (5.1.1) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.1.1)
- Adds a panel entry point that can be dynamically imported with its Ask AI/Markdown dependencies only when needed. (5.1.1) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.1.1)
- Agent Studio integration adds core tools and dynamic tool calls. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- Adds compatibility with the Algolia MCP search tool, including aggregated MCP search tool calls. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- Ask AI adds support for conversation memory. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- Agent Studio can select an index dynamically. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- The refreshed search UI adds faceted search with filter chips. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- Adds feedback integration, including feedback notes and tags. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- Search results can display hit breadcrumbs. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- Split JS bundles support a JS-based hybrid mode. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- Adds support for MCP plugins. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- Adds prompt suggestions in keyword search and follow-up prompt suggestions. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)
- Search results can display result badges. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)

### Performance

- Split JS bundles enable search-only usage. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)

### Behavior and default changes

- Facet defaults can now be read from the index searchParameters. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)

### Tooling

- A new CLI package is available for MCP setup and search. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)

### Fixes and other changes

- Fixes a crash when importing DocSearch bundles in Safari 14, where incorrectly optimized lookbehind feature detection selected a regex pattern Safari could not parse. (5.1.1) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.1.1)
- Search results once again use nested grouping. (5.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/algolia/docsearch/releases/tag/%40docsearch/sidepanel%405.0.0)