GermanyCollabora Productivity has released version 26.04 of its web office suite, Collabora Online, which now includes an integrated AI assistant within Writer, Calc, and Impress. The AI functionality is initially disabled by default, allowing users to choose their preferred model, provider, and infrastructure. The software runs on the LibreOffice core and can be embedded into platforms like Nextcloud, with support and long-term maintenance provided by Collabora. Users can access the AI assistant via a chat sidebar during editing sessions, and external clients can interact with the system through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Available providers include OpenAI, Groq, Together AI, and Mistral AI, with options for locally operated models using compatible interfaces.
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