Appendix A

Terminology Glossary

An authoritative dictionary of all 24 key terms, operational states, node definitions, and security concepts used throughout the Tensoract platform.

Annotate / Annotation

The process of labelling, tagging, or marking up data (text, images, audio, video) to train or evaluate AI models.

ANNOTATE Task State

A task currently at the annotation step, available for an annotator to claim and work on.

ANNOTATION Node Type

A workflow node that routes tasks to human annotators for labelling work. Exactly one outgoing edge.

Annotator Role

A user responsible for labelling tasks and submitting them for review.

Annotator & Reviewer Role

A combined role allowing one user to both annotate and review tasks in the same project.

API User Role

A role that grants access to generate API keys and invoke Tensoract APIs programmatically.

Company Admin Role

An administrator scoped to a single company with full operational access within that tenant.

COMPLETED Task State

A task approved by a reviewer. No further editing is possible.

Dataset

A named collection of files of a specific type used to generate tasks in a project.

Dataset Supervisor Role

Full operational access to a specific dataset (upload, manage, export).

Dataset Viewer Role

Read-only access to a specific dataset. Can view and download exports.

DECLINED Task State

A task declined by an annotator or reviewer as unworkable. A decline reason is recorded.

Issuer URL

The OIDC discovery endpoint of an identity provider, used to auto-configure SSO.

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)

An additional security step requiring an OTP sent by email to verify identity on untrusted devices.

OIDC (OpenID Connect)

A standard authentication protocol. Tensoract supports any OIDC-compliant identity provider.

OTP (One-Time Password)

A 6-digit code sent to email to verify identity during login on an untrusted device.

Pathway ID

A unique identifier on an outgoing edge of a PLUGIN node. External plugins use it to route tasks to the correct next step.

PLUGIN Task State / Node Type

A task awaiting external automated processing. The PLUGIN workflow node routes tasks to external systems.

Project

The main workspace combining datasets, workflows, taxonomies, and team members for annotation work.

Project Supervisor Role

Full operational access within a specific project.

Project Viewer Role

Read-only access to a specific project. Can view dashboards and download exports.

Quorum Annotation

A project configuration requiring multiple annotators to independently submit the same task before it advances.

REJECTED Task State

A task returned to the Annotator by a Reviewer for corrections. A rejection comment is recorded.

Reviewer / QC Role

Assesses annotator work. Can approve, reject, or decline tasks.

REVIEW Node Workflow

A QA workflow node with exactly two outgoing edges: approve and reject.

REVIEW Task State

An annotator has submitted the task, awaiting a reviewer, and a task currently being reviewed.

Role

A permission profile assigned to a user determining accessible sections and permitted actions.

SSO (Single Sign-On)

Authentication via an external identity provider instead of Tensoract credentials.

START Task State / Node Type

A task generated but not yet opened; the entry point of every workflow.

Super User Role

Platform-level administrator with cross-tenant access. Manages companies, analytics, audit logs, and system settings.

Taxonomy

A structured labelling schema defining what annotators can label (labels, hierarchies, relationships).

Template

A ZIP-packaged HTML/Liquid annotation interface that defines what annotators see and interact with during a task.

Tenant

Synonymous with Company. Each tenant is an isolated organisational unit with its own users and data.

Trusted Device

A browser verified via MFA and authorised to skip the OTP step on future logins for a set period.

Workflow

A configurable pipeline of connected nodes defining how tasks move through annotation, review, and completion.

Release notes - 2026

What’s New in 2026 — new capabilities, refinements, and fixes, in the order they landed.

v0.9 October 6, 2026

Dataset File View

Location: 5. Dataset Setup and Management

We’ve introduced a new Dataset File View in TensorAct, making it easier to browse, preview, and manage files within a dataset. Users can now switch between the existing List view and the new View tab, which displays files as thumbnails with file previews, file names, and quick actions. The new File Viewer allows users to preview files and navigate between them using Previous and Next controls, while supporting file-specific viewing for Images, PDF, PDFOCR, TEXT, CSV, Audio, and Video files. Pagination and items-per-page controls make it easier to navigate large datasets, while file selection allows users to select and delete multiple files directly from the View tab. Additional controls such as file-name copying, media playback, progress tracking, and audio controls provide a more convenient and efficient dataset file management experience.

Change Task Stage from the Project Task List

Location: 8. Projects and Task Management

Project managers and administrators can now quickly change the stage of multiple tasks directly from the Project Task List. By selecting one or more tasks, users can transition tasks to different stages without needing to open each task individually. This enhancement significantly speeds up project management workflows and bulk task tracking.

Azure Blob Storage Integration

Location: 7. Integrations

TensorAct now supports direct integration with Azure Blob Storage. Users can securely connect their Azure storage accounts using either a Shared Access Signature (SAS) Token or a Service Principal. Once connected, users can browse their Azure storage containers directly from the TensorAct interface, select specific folders, and seamlessly import large batches of files into their datasets.

Reviewer Feedback and Pinned Feedback Management

Location: 8. Projects and Task Management

We’ve enhanced the feedback loop between annotators and reviewers. Reviewers can now add detailed feedback and pin specific issues directly to task items. The new issue management panel allows annotators to see all pinned feedback at a glance, reply to comments, and resolve issues systematically, ensuring higher data quality and clearer communication during the review process.

Email Notification Triggers

Location: 17. Email Templates

Administrators can now configure automated email notification templates and triggers. Located in the Settings menu, this feature allows you to customize the content of emails sent to users based on specific system events, keeping project teams instantly informed about task assignments, stage changes, and critical updates.

Uploading and Importing Files

Location: 6. File Management

We have introduced clearer guidelines and limits for file uploads to ensure optimal performance. Users uploading files from their local device can select and upload up to 100 files at a time. For larger batch imports, users leveraging our cloud storage integrations (AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, or the new Azure Blob Storage) can import up to 25,000 files in a single action.

v0.8 September 8, 2026

Release Summary

Change Type Sections
Added
Updated
Removed No sections removed in this release

Sign-Up & Onboarding

Location: 1. Sign-Up & Onboarding

We’ve introduced a comprehensive Sign-Up and Onboarding system in TensorAct, establishing standardized self-registration and administrator-guided onboarding workflows. Users with verified business email domains can now self-register directly into their company’s workspace, receiving an automated temporary password with mandatory password change enforcement upon first sign-in. For users from unregistered companies, the system detects the domain and provides a streamlined modal to submit a new company registration request to our team. Additionally, the release introduces administrator-initiated user creation with welcome notifications, secure password rotation for pending onboarding invites, and strict email validation rules that reject personal email providers to safeguard platform security.

Deleting Users

Location: 4. User Management

Super Users and Company Admins can now permanently delete user accounts directly from the Users list. The feature supports bulk operations via multi-select checkboxes and incorporates a safety confirmation modal requiring administrators to type DELETE in uppercase to prevent inadvertent deletions. Deletion immediately invalidates active user sessions, presenting an access revocation message upon sign-in. To maintain workflow integrity, in-progress tasks are handled automatically: unsubmitted annotation and review tasks claimed by deleted users are released back to the pool for other team members to claim, while all previously submitted annotations and review decisions remain fully preserved.

Google Cloud Storage (GCS) Integration

Location: 7. Integrations

TensorAct has expanded its cloud storage integrations to include native support for Google Cloud Storage (GCS) alongside AWS S3. Accessible under the Integrations menu, administrators can connect GCS buckets using a secure Google Cloud Service Account permission model without handling static access keys. The platform provides pre-generated CORS setup commands for Google Cloud Shell and includes a built-in integration testing tool to verify bucket connectivity against object URLs. Once configured, users can browse GCS bucket directories, search files, and import large datasets directly into TensorAct from the cloud file browser.

Email Templates

Location: 17. Email Templates

Super Users can now customize and manage automated platform notification emails via the Email Templates interface located in Settings. The platform maps distinct email templates to critical system events, including Password Reset, MFA/OTP verification, new account Welcome messages, company access invitations, project team assignments, and account activation or deactivation alerts. This centralized notification management ensures project teams and users receive clear, automated, and timely communication across the entire user and project lifecycle.

Exporting Results

Location: 8. Projects and Task Management

Users can now export task annotation results directly from the Project Tasks dashboard. The export process packages output data into a structured ZIP archive named after the project (<Project Name>.zip), containing individual JSON files for each task (<Task Name>_<Project Name>.json) to guarantee modular data management. The export scope adapts dynamically based on user selection: teams can export specific manually checked tasks, all displayed tasks using the master checkbox, or filter exports by workflow stage (such as exporting only completed tasks under the Complete node filter).

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