Instance AI surfaces in command bar with expanded search
The Instance AI feature gets preview tags and higher priority in the command bar, making it easier to find via search keywords like "assistant", "agent", and "chat".
The Instance AI feature is getting a clearer on-ramp. Two module descriptors — one for the chat hub and one for instance AI settings — now carry preview tags that signal the feature is still maturing. A beta badge appears on the Instance AI navigation item in project menus, letting users know what to expect.
The command bar, n8n's keyboard-driven navigation hub, now surfaces Instance AI commands first across multiple contexts. Previously buried among generic options, these commands now appear at the top of the results list when users invoke the command palette from workflows, executions, credentials, or data tables.
Search discoverability expanded too. The Instance AI command group now responds to a broader set of keywords — "assistant", "agent", "chat", and variations — so users who type natural language like "open a chat" or "new conversation with the agent" will find what they need. These keywords are wired into thread listings, conversation creation, and settings commands.
The changes target the frontend editor UI, specifically the shared command bar composables and feature module descriptors. They lay groundwork for broader AI feature visibility as n8n continues developing its assistant capabilities.
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Summary
Mark the instance AI feature with preview tags on frontend and make it have higher priority on command bar. This was initially part of the feature rename PR, but as that is on hold I split this change out of it.
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