Private Alpha 0.4.2Jul 22, 2026
More reliable portfolio builds
Portfolio builds now use supplied project links and images more reliably, with cleaner Gallery Grid case studies and no repeated intake for named templates.
Improved
Project contextPortfolio builds read supplied GitHub repositories and project pages, then use that context to create richer project case studies.
Attached project imagesOriginal filenames stay connected to uploaded images so Yara can match each thumbnail to the intended project.
Fixed
Named templatesChoosing a template such as Gallery Grid starts the build directly instead of asking for project material that was already provided.
Gallery Grid case studiesProject details now open with the title and subtitle, followed by the hero image and one clean metadata divider.
Private Alpha 0.4.1Jul 20, 2026
Safer Gmail and Google Calendar actions
Yara can prepare a brand-new Gmail draft, then safely send or delete saved drafts and Google Calendar events after you review and approve the action.
Added
New Gmail draftsAsk Yara to compose a new outbound email without needing an existing Gmail thread.
Approved email sendingAsk Yara to send a saved draft, review the recipient and subject, then approve the send before anything leaves your mailbox.
Approved draft deletionAsk Yara to delete a saved draft, review the recipient and subject, then confirm the permanent deletion or keep the draft.
Approved calendar deletionAsk Yara to delete a specific Google Calendar event, review its title, time, and attendee notification choice, then confirm the deletion or keep the event.
Improved
Safer email actionsCreating a draft never counts as permission to send or delete it, and Yara never sends or deletes drafts automatically.
Safer calendar actionsYara checks that the event has not changed after approval and emails cancellation updates only when you explicitly ask.
Private Alpha 0.4.0Jul 14, 2026
Broader form filling and a simpler Copilot connection
Yara Copilot can now detect and fill standard employer application forms opened through Yara chat, while keeping dedicated ATS handling and a connection-only popup.
Improved
Simpler Copilot connectionThe extension popup now focuses only on connecting to Yara, showing connection status, opening Yara, and disconnecting.
Dedicated ATS reliabilityBuilt-in adapters still take priority over the standard-form fallback, including Greenhouse forms hosted on an employer's own domain.
Private Alpha 0.3.2Apr 28, 2026
Yara MCP for Network candidates and per-role tailoring
Connect Claude or any MCP client to your Yara account to search, research, tailor, and apply - available now to Yara Network candidates. Plus per-role CV editing and a polished personal API tokens page.
Added
Yara MCP serverConnect Claude (or any MCP client) directly to your Yara account. Search jobs, research roles and companies, propose tailored resume edits, apply, and draft outreach without leaving the assistant. Available now to Yara Network candidates from the profile menu.
Personal API tokensNew /settings/api-tokens to mint, name, and expire tokens with a clean dropdown for expiry. Includes copy-paste setup snippets for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP clients, plus the signed-in account shown inline.
Per-role tailoringTailor your resume and CV per role with a dedicated /edit/cv view and live preview pane. Also editable from the MCP.
Improved
Direct apply experience/roles and the For You swipe surface now use the same success modal flow as /search.
Sign-inMagic links use implicit-flow tokens; expired links bounce back with the email pre-filled. No silent auto sign-in - you always click Sign in explicitly.
OnboardingSkips resume parsing when you paste a LinkedIn URL - the LinkedIn import takes over.
Research CompanyAny signed-in user can now run company research on a role.
Fixed
Tracking linksFixed an overflow duration bug and a cross-user replay leak on shared tracking links.
Apply tailoringNow bails out cleanly after 90s instead of hanging.
In-network role detailHidden the Role Link field where it doesn't apply.
Private Alpha 0.3.1Apr 23, 2026
Resume editor, portfolio, and role-surface fixes
Patch release cleaning up resume editor, portfolio save, and role-surface bugs from 0.3.0, plus a new way to give feedback on roles.
Added
Role feedbackThumbs up/down on any role with an optional note, plus a separate flag action for data issues like wrong company, stale listing, or bad description.
Fixed
Resume editing no longer errors out.
Portfolio save no longer 500s on GitHub-imported projects with an array-valued team field.
Project bodies no longer render the hero image twice.
Tap-to-copy fields deduped against explicit slots.
Roles filter overlay now portals above the navbar.
Dead roles auto-pruned from search nightly.
Private Alpha 0.3.0Apr 21, 2026
New workspace interface, 11M+ live roles, smarter For You
A major update: a new workspace interface, a global search that reaches 11M+ live roles, a smarter For You feed, and a full onboarding rebuild.
Added
New Workspace InterfaceBottom dock retired. Every page now has a top navigation bar with tabs for Roles, For You, Applications, Tracking, and Edit, and a unified profile menu with Preferences, Changelog, and account actions.
Global Search on ⌘KCentered search overlay from any page with personalized suggestions, recent history, and live instant matches. In Network and Direct Apply badges on result rows so you know how to apply before you click in.
11M+ Live RolesSearch now pulls in fresh roles on every query, so you see what's actually open today, not a stale snapshot. Wider and faster coverage across companies, titles, and locations.
Smarter For You FeedRoles that show up are actually hand-picked for your profile and scored for fit, not filler. Empty states show a refresh cadence and a search prompt instead of a dead page.
Rebuilt OnboardingNew steps for target roles, seniority, industries, urgency, and equity, all with searchable multi-select. Upload your resume and most of it prefills itself. New candidates land on For You first. A final note from the founder with an F shortcut into feedback.
Request to ApplyYara Network roles now open a request-to-apply modal. Your request shows "Requested access" on the apply button and persists across refresh.
Seamless Direct ApplyApplying to a Yara Network role skips the modal stack, shows a Crafting state, and flips to Applied in place.
Rich NotificationsNew notification popover in the top nav with a live +N badge for unread applications.
Undo ToastsEvery Apply and Pass on /roles and /search now shows an undo toast that rolls back instantly.
Editable Salary RangesSalary numbers across onboarding, filters, applications, and roles are click-to-edit. Slider caps at $500k but accepts typed values up to $1m.
CV-Aware Tracking PageNow surfaces bio, social links, portrait, and projects straight from your CV.
Direct Apply BadgeOut-of-network roles show a clear "Direct apply" badge. In-Network pills carry an info icon explaining what that means.
Changelog in Profile MenuJump to the changelog from the dropdown without leaving your current page.
Improved
Search Feels FasterInstant progress, smoother loading, and natural-language queries now auto-populate filter pills. Sparse filters loosen automatically so you don't dead-end on zero results.
Profile EditorSave and Preview anchored to the top-right of the profile hero, a Live chip, a Share dropdown, and a framed CV card. Edit heading moved into a left side rail that matches onboarding.
Project EditorCleaner toolbar with labels ("Preview", "Protect/Protected"), dark-theme floating controls, and the Back button inlined with the title.
Filters EverywhereScoped filter command palette opens from the role-count header, pills toggle in place, and "Clear all" actually clears everything. Startup-stage filter no longer excludes Yara Network roles.
Applications Tab SwitchingInstant, no refetch, no remount.
Public Apply ConfirmationRedesigned layout, centered content, and clearer copy.
Feedback WidgetF keyboard shortcut to open, contact-support link in the footer, and refreshed placeholder copy.
Swipe Card LayoutAction buttons moved outside the card, tighter height, divider above actions.
Fixed
For You no longer errors when you have no For You data yet.
Filter popover is no longer clipped by the card deck.
Yara Network request modal now closes after submit.
Apply toast duplicates suppressed.
Private Alpha 0.2.7Apr 16, 2026
Public job applications and referral program
Public job applications, a new referral program, and a redesigned Join Yara screen.
Added
Public Job ApplicationsApply to Yara Network roles without an account. Quick form with email, LinkedIn, and resume upload creates a Yara for you automatically, and you get a claim email once reviewed.
Referral ProgramNew page to refer candidates for open roles with a Stripe-based payout flow.
Improved
Join Yara ScreenRedesigned discover sign-up with logo, features card, liked-role count, overlapping company logos, and an email-first gated auth that fade-and-blurs into the OTP step.
Yara Network BadgeRebuilt as an "In Network" pill with an inline gold badge, applied consistently across cards, expanded card view, and the split-view detail pane.
Public Job PagesTightened layout and improved mobile scroll on apply.
Private Alpha 0.2.6Apr 14, 2026
Outreach emails
Outreach emails with AI-drafted messages and curated reach-out contacts.
Added
Outreach EmailsEnd-to-end reach-out flow on any role: one-click work email reveal, AI-drafted personalized messages grounded in your profile and the role, and drafts that persist per contact.
Who to Reach Out ToCurated contact card (formerly Best First Touch) surfaces the best people to email first, each with a reply-likelihood pill and a strategy tooltip explaining why.
Fixed
Pre-Auth Swipe HistorySwipes on discover and For You before sign-up now persist into your account instead of getting lost.
Tracking Tab Renamed to ActivityMore accurate name for the application activity panel.
Out-of-Network Application CopyClearer wording on applications to roles outside the Yara Network.
Private Alpha 0.2.5Apr 6, 2026
Discovery flow refinements, resume upload, and application experience improvements
Discovery flow refinements, resume upload, and application experience improvements.
Added
Interested / Pass ButtonsFor You detail view now shows Interested and Pass actions instead of a generic Apply button
Bookmark from Swipe CardsSwiping to bookmark now opens a folder menu instead of auto-saving, so you pick where roles go
Inline Folder CreationCreate new bookmark folders directly from any role menu without leaving the current view
Resume Upload in Tailor ModalUpload your resume right from the tailor modal when customizing application materials
Discover OG ImagesShared For You links now show personalized preview images with your avatar
Improved
Application MaterialsCleaner layout for external applications with aligned headers and consistent section structure
Tailor Modal CopyShorter, clearer descriptions with a bookmark nudge for roles you're not ready to apply to yet
Bookmark Menu AnimationSmoother close animation when dismissing the bookmark folder menu
Dream CompaniesCompany domains now shown alongside names in the onboarding step
Fixed
Bookmark Folder CreationFixed folder creation flow from role surfaces and inline menus
Card Dismiss After BookmarkCards now properly dismiss after selecting a bookmark folder
Resume Toggle StateRemoving an uploaded resume file now correctly restores the toggle state
Private Alpha 0.2.4Apr 2, 2026
Search workspace upgrades, onboarding polish, and profile editor refinements
Search workspace upgrades, onboarding polish, and profile editor refinements.
Added
Bookmark Folder TabsBookmark folders appear as persistent tabs in the search workspace, with stable ordering and support for multiple folders
Sortable Social LinksDrag-and-drop reordering and visibility controls for social links in the profile editor
Improved
Roles ToolbarCleaner icon-only buttons for filters, bookmarks, and history with consistent styling
Project EditorAligned skeleton chrome, solid resume modal controls, and refined ready-chip styling
Onboarding FlowControls moved into card footer, cleaner final step with correct branding
Fixed
Bookmark NavigationFixed folder tab hydration, bookmark hints, and handoff to the correct search role
Search Tab OrderingFixed recency ordering and tab stability when switching between search and bookmark views
Private Alpha 0.2.3Apr 1, 2026
Profile polish and design refinements
Profile polish and design refinements across the board.
Added
Image CardNew project editor block that wraps images in a subtle frame, ideal for transparent PNGs and design artifacts
Claim CVVisitors can claim an unclaimed profile directly from the profile page
Improved
Company LogosHigher-quality, retina-ready logos across the entire app
Profile LayoutTighter spacing and refined typography on profile pages
Image CropperMore accurate cropping with better responsiveness on all screen sizes
Search SuggestionsClicking a suggestion pill now runs the search directly instead of opening an intermediate panel
Social PreviewsRedesigned OG images for profile and project sharing
Private Alpha 0.2.2Mar 30, 2026
For You feeds, admin tools, and smoother candidate discovery
For You feeds, admin tools, and a smoother candidate discovery experience.
Added
Join NowSign up from any point in the discovery experience, not just after swiping all roles. Supports both Google and email
Mobile Post-SignupMobile users see a dedicated screen after signing up with a link to finish onboarding on desktop
Improved
Interview Process DisplaySteps now show bold titles with descriptions on a separate line. Interviewer names link directly to LinkedIn profiles
Company ResearchResearch cards for roles load instantly instead of requiring a manual click
Role Discovery SpeedRole feeds load significantly faster across the board
Mobile NotificationsToast notifications appear at the top center on mobile
Fixed
Role Card PreviewsAll roles now show 'About the role' summary text on the card face
Job DescriptionsCleaned up formatting in the expanded role view for external roles
Profile AvatarsFixed broken fallback avatars across the app
Private Alpha 0.2.1Mar 29, 2026
Project editor reliability, onboarding polish, and mobile discovery
Reliability pass for the project editor, onboarding polish, and better mobile discovery.
Improved
Project Editor ReliabilitySaves are now rollback-safe; failed writes no longer delete projects. Imported project headings are promoted to h1 and metadata dates are preserved
Onboarding FlowUpdated feature showcase videos, refined copy, improved education logo matching, and fixed imports appearing stuck
Mobile DiscoveryTaller swipe cards with more breathing room and proper bottom padding for the floating island
Profile NavigationVersion pill moved into profile dropdown for a cleaner layout
Fixed
Application LinksFixed tab state and company logos in the applications view
Tracking LinksStale tracking link deletes no longer cause errors
Project ImportsImported projects now persist across editor navigation and reconcile IDs correctly after save
Project URL ExtractionFaster parsing with supported fast parser
Private Alpha 0.2.0Mar 26, 2026
AI search, company research, and a more reliable application workflow
Major release focused on AI role discovery, company research, public discovery, and a more reliable application workflow.
Search
AI SearchSearch for roles using natural language. Upload your resume and Yara extracts what matters, then finds roles that actually fit
Search FiltersRedesigned filter system with separate pills for Location, Work Setup, Compensation, Posted, Company, and More
Live Search PreviewSee real results as you type on the homepage before signing in
Search HistoryYour recent searches are saved and accessible from the search bar
Search SuggestionsPersonalized search pills based on your profile and preferences
Bookmark FoldersCreate and manage bookmark folders directly from search results
Workspace PersistenceSearch tabs, queries, and results persist across page refreshes
Discovery
Public DiscoveryShare a personalized link for anyone to swipe through roles and sign up directly, no account required
For You PageA dedicated page for personalized roles and Yara-assigned opportunities
Role Deep-LinkingEvery role selection updates the URL. Share a direct link to any specific role
Research
Company ResearchDeep multi-source research on any company before you apply. Compensation data, employee sentiment, funding, and red flags
Research QueueCompany research runs in the background with a floating queue. Click a completed item to jump straight to that role
Entity VerificationResearch now filters evidence against the correct company using domain, founder, industry, and HQ signals
Application Flow
Yara Network ReviewNetwork roles can now enter a candidate review step before submission, with tailored materials attached to the handoff
External Apply HandoffNon-network roles show a handoff modal with role details before redirecting to the external application
Application Import ReuseScraped applications now reuse matching existing roles instead of creating duplicates
Private Alpha 0.1.3Feb 28, 2026
Company previews and animation polish
Small polish pass with company previews and smoother animations.
Private Alpha 0.1.2Feb 21, 2026
Major improvements to onboarding, project editing, role discovery, and application tracking
Major improvements to onboarding, project editing, role discovery, and application tracking.
Added
Image LightboxClick any project image to view it full-screen with a clean overlay
Cover Image CroppingCrop and adjust cover images directly when editing projects
Verified BadgeYara Verified badge on profile cards, awarded by invite only to candidates who pass our vetting process
Yara Network BadgeRoles sourced through the Yara Network now show a badge with tooltip explaining the direct connection
Application Status NotificationsGet notified when your application status changes (applied, interviewing, offer, etc.)
Portfolio EmbedEmbed your portfolio on external sites with a customizable widget
Onboarding VideosVideo walkthroughs for key features during onboarding setup
Improved
Onboarding FlowSmarter resume extraction, better project import, and smoother overall setup experience
Mobile Project NavigationImproved project switching and deep-linking on mobile devices
Password-Protected ProjectsSmoother unlock flow that returns you to the right place after entering a password
Role CardsCleaner card layout with refined information hierarchy
Profile LoadingImproved skeleton states and header animations for faster perceived load
Duplicate PreventionApplying to the same role twice now updates your existing application instead of creating a duplicate
Scroll RestorationFixed scroll position when navigating between pages
Portfolio AnimationsSmoother transitions and animations across portfolio pages
Private Alpha 0.1.1Feb 13, 2026
Interface refinements and analytics improvements
Continued refinement of the core experience with enhanced visuals and improved analytics.
Improved
Interface PolishRefined visual styling and component interactions across the platform
Project AnalyticsEnhanced project view tracking and analytics capabilities
Role Discovery UXSubtle improvements to role card details and information hierarchy
Private Alpha 0.1Feb 6, 2026
The foundational release of yara.so
A simple way to list your work, discover jobs, and manage your job search. Available to an exclusive set of candidates. Private alpha, invite only.
Portfolio & Profile
Portfolio BuilderCreate a beautiful public portfolio at yara.so/username
CV EditorManage your work history, education, and skills with rich text editing
Resume EditorStandalone resume builder separate from your CV, with real-time preview
Project ShowcaseAdd detailed case studies with images, stats, and descriptions
Social LinksConnect your LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter, and other profiles
Theme SettingsCustomize your portfolio's appearance
PDF Resume DownloadExport your resume as a polished PDF
Role Discovery
Swipe InterfaceDiscover curated job opportunities with intuitive swipe gestures
Ghost ScoreAI-powered job legitimacy detection showing if a role is likely real or a ghost listing
Smart MatchPersonalized role recommendations based on your profile and preferences
Company Insights"What People Say" section with curated intel about companies
Hiring VelocitySee how actively a company is hiring
Role FilteringFilter by salary range, location, job type, and more
Bookmark FoldersOrganize saved roles into custom collections
Swipe HistoryUndo recent swipes and revisit decisions
Applications
Application TrackingDashboard to monitor all your job applications in one place
Status UpdatesTrack application progress from applied to offer
Role MaterialsCustomize your resume and portfolio for each specific role
AI CustomizationGet AI-powered suggestions to tailor materials for each opportunity
Engagement
Portfolio NotificationsReal-time alerts when someone views your portfolio
Tracking LinksCreate custom links to track who's viewing your work
Link AnalyticsSee view counts, unique visitors, and session replays
Email NotificationsGet notified of portfolio views and application updates
Onboarding
Guided SetupStep-by-step onboarding to build your portfolio quickly
Resume UploadImport your existing resume to auto-populate your profile
Live GenerationWatch your portfolio build in real-time during onboarding
Role Discovery PreviewGet introduced to job discovery during setup
Job PreferencesSet salary range, location, visa type, company stage, and role priorities during onboarding
Dream CompaniesSearch and select target companies with autocomplete
Avatar UploadUpload your profile photo during onboarding
Preference SyncYour onboarding preferences automatically sync to role filters
Experience
Waitlist SignupSimple email-based waitlist with magic link authentication
Hero SlideshowDynamic image slideshow on the landing page
Infinite Profile GridSmooth-scrolling showcase of user portfolios
Card ExpansionFluid animations when viewing role details
Mobile ResponsiveFull experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile
Support WidgetEasy access to help and feedback
