Dify v1.0.0 Released: Embracing Flexibility and Innovation in AI Application Development

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Dify v1.0.0, marking a significant milestone in its evolution as an AI application development platform. This update brings a host of new features and improvements designed to enhance flexibility, expand capabilities, and foster innovation within the AI community.

Key Highlights of Dify v1.0.0

Version Upgrade

Both the Community and Cloud editions of Dify have been upgraded to v1.0.0, ensuring all users have access to the latest features and improvements.

Plugin Mechanism

The introduction of a new plugin architecture represents a major shift in how Dify operates. Models and tools have been transformed into plugins, and new plugin types such as Agent Strategies, Extensions, and Bundles have been added. This modular approach allows for greater flexibility and customization.

Workflow Enhancement

A new Agent node has been added to Workflows and Chatflows, enabling intelligent orchestration and decision-making within the workflow process.

Open Ecosystem

The launch of the Dify Marketplace, a platform for sharing and managing plugins, signifies our commitment to building a vibrant community-driven ecosystem. This marketplace allows developers, partners, and enterprises to collaborate and share innovations.

Navigating the AI Application Development Landscape

The field of generative AI has seen remarkable progress in 2025, with advancements in reinforcement learning, large language models, and intelligent automation. These developments highlight the growing importance of integrating AI applications with real-world tasks and human-AI collaboration.

Dify aims to support developers in building AI applications with four core capabilities:

• Reasoning: Access to powerful reasoning models to enhance problem-solving at critical application nodes.
• Action: Expanded software operation capabilities through API integration, enabling AI applications to interact with the physical world.
• Dynamic Memory: Enhanced RAG mechanisms for continuous information collection, storage, and intelligent retrieval.
• Multimodal I/O: Support for processing and understanding various types of input and output, including text, images, video, and audio.

Decoupling and Restructuring: The Plugin Architecture

Prior to v1.0.0, Dify faced challenges with tightly coupled models and tools that limited development efficiency. The new plugin architecture addresses these issues by:

• Component Plugin: Decoupling plugins from the main platform for independent operation and updates.
• Developer-Friendly: Providing standardized development norms and tools to assist plugin developers.
• Hot-Swappable Design: Allowing dynamic extension and flexible use of plugins without system downtime.
• Multiple Distribution Mechanisms: Offering various ways to share and manage plugins, including the Dify Marketplace, community sharing, and local private domains.

Intelligent Workflow Orchestration

The new Agent node in Workflows and Chatflows serves as a smart decision center. It uses Agent Strategy plugins to implement reasoning strategies, supporting autonomous intelligent orchestration within the workflow.

Building a Diverse and Open Ecosystem

The Dify Marketplace currently hosts over 120 plugins, including models from OpenAI, Gemini, and DeepSeek, as well as tools like Perplexity, Discord, and Slack. This ecosystem facilitates seamless integration with external platforms and supports multimodal interactions.

Looking Ahead

Dify will continue to enhance its plugin mechanism, improve developer resources, and foster community growth. Our goals include:

• Establishing partner programs to create an open AI application development middleware ecosystem.
• Promoting industry case studies to accelerate digital transformation.
• Expanding documentation and tools to support global developer collaboration.

Join the Dify Ecosystem

Experience Dify v1.0.0 and explore its capabilities through the following links:

• Dify Community Edition
• Dify Cloud Edition
• Dify GitHub Repository
• Dify Marketplace
• Dify Plugin Documentation

We invite you to join our growing community, contribute to our ecosystem, and help shape the future of AI application development. If you like what you see, try Dify, support us on GitHub, and share your experiences with others!