Release notes
AuraVMS changelog
Everything new in AuraVMS, from faster supplier quotes to AI assistant support. Last updated . By Dhrumil Barot.
October 2026
- Improved
Faster page loading across the app
Opening an RFQ from your list and moving between sections of the app now feels almost instant.
- New
AI and MCP guide inside the app
A new AI & MCP page in the sidebar shows how to use AuraVMS from Claude, ChatGPT, Grok or Muse, with before and after examples of tasks you can hand to your assistant.
- New
Filter suppliers by location
Add a location to each supplier, then filter your supplier list by it to find the right vendors for a regional RFQ in seconds.
- Improved
RFQ emails show your name as the sender
Suppliers now see RFQ emails sent as "Your Name via AuraVMS", and their replies go straight to your inbox.
- Improved
Add suppliers' phone numbers with country codes
A country-code picker and gentle format hints make it easier to save supplier phone numbers correctly, and the phone number stays optional.
- Improved
AuraVMS branding on supplier mobile quotes
The quote page suppliers open on their phones now carries AuraVMS branding, so it looks familiar and trustworthy.
- New
Invite suppliers over WhatsApp with your existing business number
Send RFQ invitations on WhatsApp using a WhatsApp Business number you already have, and finish setup without losing progress during first-time business setup.
- Improved
Start from Claude or ChatGPT with no extra setup
If you connect AuraVMS from Claude or ChatGPT before signing up, your workspace is created automatically so you can start working right away.
- New
Practice RFQ while you get started
New accounts can try a guided practice RFQ on the real RFQ screens, so you learn the flow before sending anything to a real supplier.
September 2026
- New
AI assistants can pass along feature requests
When you ask, your AI assistant can send a feature request to the AuraVMS team on your behalf, and it asks before it does.
- Improved
Delivery dates are required on AI-created RFQs
RFQs created from an AI assistant now always include a delivery date on every item, so suppliers quote against the right timeline.
- New
Use AuraVMS from Claude and ChatGPT
Connect AuraVMS to your AI assistant to find suppliers, draft and send RFQs, compare quotes and place orders by chatting, with a clear consent step before anything is connected.
- Improved
Team invitations land in the right place
People who accept an invite join your organization directly, ready to work on your RFQs.
- New
Approval step before RFQs go out
Organizations can choose to have a reviewer approve each RFQ before it is sent to suppliers, and the team members who prepare RFQs can keep editing their drafts while they wait.
- New
Send RFQs to suppliers on WhatsApp
Suppliers can now receive your RFQ on WhatsApp as well as by email, which helps you get quotes from vendors who rarely check their inbox.
- Improved
Simpler signup
Signing up now leads with Google and explains each supplier detail you are asked for, so you get to your first RFQ faster.
August 2026
- New
Sign in with Google
Create your account or log in with one click using your Google account.
July 2026
- New
AuraVMS command line tool and local AI connector
Developers can run AuraVMS from the command line or plug it into a local AI assistant using the published auravms-mcp package.
April 2026
- Improved
Easier RFQ forms and CSV attachments
Pick dates with a date picker, expand long terms and conditions in place, and attach CSV files to RFQ items. Notification emails also got a cleaner look.
- New
Add more suppliers to an open RFQ
Realized you missed a vendor? Invite additional suppliers to an RFQ that is already open without starting over.
- New
API keys for connecting your own tools
Create API keys in Settings to connect AuraVMS to your own systems. When you create a key, the app shows exactly what it can and cannot do. Interactive API documentation is available too.
- New
Suppliers can decline an RFQ item
Suppliers who cannot quote can decline individual items straight from the email link, so you know where you stand sooner and can chase the right people.
March 2026
- New
CC your team on RFQs and choose notification settings
Add organization-wide CC addresses for RFQ emails and decide whether you get an email each time a quotation arrives. Settings are now organized in one System Settings area.
- New
Multiple seats for your team
Buy seats for more than one person in your organization and manage them together.
- New
Save RFQs as drafts
Start an RFQ, save it as a draft and come back to finish and send it later.
- Improved
Smoother attachment uploads and quote forms
Attaching files to RFQs is more dependable, and the supplier quote form checks entries more clearly before submission.
- Improved
Bulk supplier import, end to end
Suppliers you add through bulk import appear right away in your supplier list and in RFQ supplier pickers. Bulk upload also understands price columns that include a currency in the header.
- New
Close RFQs and give admins full visibility
Close an RFQ when you are done with it. Admins and managers can see their team's RFQs, copy supplier links, and filter suppliers by category.
January 2026
- Improved
A better quoting experience on mobile for suppliers
The supplier response page was redesigned to be mobile-first, so vendors can review your RFQ and submit a quote comfortably from their phones.
- New
Reset a forgotten password
Locked out? Reset your password by email. The login form also lets you show or hide what you type.
- New
Sample RFQ for new users
New accounts see a ready-made sample RFQ with an explainer video, so an empty screen never stands between you and your first quote comparison.
- Improved
Shorter signup
Signup is now a quick two-step flow with fewer fields, and you can describe your goals in your own words.
December 2025
- New
Suppliers can upload quotes in bulk
Suppliers responding to a long RFQ can fill in all their quotes from a spreadsheet instead of typing item by item.
- Improved
Timezone and currency support
RFQ deadlines now respect time zones, and amounts show in the currency you choose.
- New
Import RFQ items from Excel
Upload up to 2,000 items from a spreadsheet when creating an RFQ instead of entering them one at a time.
- New
Search suppliers by category
Find the right vendors faster by searching your supplier directory by product or service category.
November 2025
- Improved
Clearer quote comparison and exports
Comparing responses is easier to scan, and exports are cleaner. Supplier filters also work more smoothly.
- New
Document attachments and a refreshed look
Attach files such as drawings and specifications to your RFQ, with a refreshed layout and RFQ items grouped more clearly.
June 2025
- Improved
Decimals in prices and quantities
Prices, quantities and minimum order quantities now accept decimal values.
April 2025
- New
Order confirmation emails
When you place an order, AuraVMS now sends a placed-order email, and you can edit price and quantity while ordering.
March 2025
- New
Dashboard for your RFQ activity
A new dashboard summarizes your RFQs and supplier responses at a glance, with sample data until you have your own.
- New
Reminders and data export
Send reminders to suppliers who have not responded, and export RFQ and supplier data to a spreadsheet.
February 2025
- New
Get notified when a quote arrives
You now receive an email when a supplier responds to your RFQ.
- New
Bulk import your suppliers
Upload your supplier list from a spreadsheet instead of adding vendors one by one.
February 2024
- New
Lead time, remarks and expected delivery on quotes
Suppliers can add lead time, remarks and an expected delivery date to their quotes, and you can filter RFQs by status.
- New
Supplier statistics
See how each supplier is doing across your RFQs so you can pick reliable vendors.
- New
Email invitations to suppliers
Send RFQ invitations by email. Suppliers open a link and quote without needing an account, and you place the order from the comparison view.
January 2024
- New
Supplier directory and quote response page
Build a directory of your suppliers, create RFQs with units of measure, and let vendors respond on a simple web page.