> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.coherent.global/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.coherent.global/whats-new.md).

# What's new?

| UAT release   | Production release |
| ------------- | ------------------ |
| June 22, 2026 | July 13, 2026      |

We cleaned up API key management this release. Keys now live in one simple view, you can edit and rotate them in a couple of clicks, and nothing changes about how your existing keys work.

And if commission management is on your plate, join us live tomorrow, June 23 at 11 AM EDT (or register for the recording). We're sitting down with TxMinds to talk through how insurers are [making commission changes faster](https://www.coherent.global/resources/webinar-modernizing-commission-management) without replatforming.

## Easy API Key Management

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We've simplified the user interface for API keys to make it much easier to manage API keys!

* View all API keys without any grouping hierarchy. By default, the keys that will expire soon will be displayed first.
  * Previous API key group names are now associated to each API key name.
  * Descriptions can give more context to API keys.
* Edit existing keys instead of making new API keys.
* Delete any test or unnecessary API keys.
* Rotate API keys with 2 clicks!
* Maintain the existing granular permission management.

Learn more in our API key documentation [Authorization - API keys](/spark-apis/authorization-api-keys.md).

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API keys will continue to function the same way after this user interface change!
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## Notable Enhancements

* Updates to [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](/integrations/model-context-protocol-mcp.md) tools include new tools to list, run, compare, download from Testing Center.
* [Coherent Assistant](https://docs.coherent.global/assistant/) new UDFs to validate connection to Spark.
* [API Call History](/navigation/api-call-history.md) has an updated filter selection menu to reduce previous extra clutter.
* Edit service version has some adjustments to remove extra steps during version updates.
* New denylisted login message.
* Security patch updates to addresses vulnerabilities, ensuring enhanced protection and stability of our systems.

#### A Note for [Transforms API](/spark-apis/transforms-api.md) users

Please review the [schedule updates](/spark-apis/transforms-api/transform-types/update-roadmap.md) to the JSON and XML parsing packages. Updates to dependent packages make take place on short notice for any vulnerability fixes.

## Feature Deprecation Notice

These features will be removed as part of this **June** release:

#### Farewell to Spark Assistant

Our older Excel add-in [Broken mention](broken://spaces/sHe1aEJ7ZpkoUzJCCvME) will be sunset. The new [Coherent Assistant](https://docs.coherent.global/assistant/) has the same features plus many more capabilities. If you are using older Spark Assistant functions such as [Call Spark service APIs (Xcall)](/build-spark-services/call-spark-service-apis.md), those can be migrated or updated to the [Coherent Assistant](https://docs.coherent.global/assistant/) version through the add-in debugger or a simple find and replace.

#### Developer Tools

The AS400 and Ingenium tools built into the Options Menu will be deprecated. This has been replaced by other solutions that are offered by the Coherent team. Contact us to learn more about mainframe integrations to Spark.

#### Service Chain Response Object

From the Spark [Execute API (v3)](/spark-apis/execute-api/execute-api-v3.md), the [Execute API (v3)](/spark-apis/execute-api/execute-api-v3.md#response_data) currently includes an object called `service_chain`. We will be removing this object from future API responses. If your integrations to Spark contain explicit references to the `service_chain` object, we would suggest removing this reference in your application updates.

#### Model Templates

Within the [Options](/navigation/options.md) menu of Spark is the ability to store template documents for Spark services. If you have important documents within Model Templates, they can be downloaded and uploaded into the Documents section within a Folder instead.

#### Modeling Center

Our beta Modeling Center Excel add-in will also be sunset. Modeling Center was used to facilitate large scale execution within Excel. If you are interested in using modeling Spark services, we have alternatives with the [Testing Center](/navigation/testing-center.md) and [Batch APIs](/spark-apis/batch-apis.md) with the [Python SDK](https://github.com/Coherent-Partners/spark-python-sdk).

## Any questions?

Whether it's about an upcoming change, a new feature, or just getting the most out of Coherent, our Customer Success team is here to help. Reach out to our team anytime at <sparksupport@coherent.global>.

## Still waiting months to change a commission rule?

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As insurers continue evolving products and distribution strategies, commission management is becoming an increasingly important area for operational agility. Join Coherent and TxMinds on **June 23 at 11:00 AM EDT** for a live discussion on how insurers are modernizing commission operations to:

* Enable faster deployment of commission strategies
* Increase agility around distribution and incentive programs
* Extend the value of existing systems without replatforming
* Support faster business response through modern operational workflows

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## Version number

`v8.56.1`