Sparrow v2.28.0: Powerful New Auth Controls & Smarter Security

Release Date: July 18, 2025
Hey Sparrow Pioneers,
Security and flexibility take the spotlight in this release! Sparrow v2.28 introduces a full-fledged Authentication Profiles system, giving teams centralized control over how they manage keys and credentials across collections and AI requests plus encrypted storage for LLM keys for enhanced security. 🔐
 🛡️ Authentication Profiles: Manage Auth Like a Pro
Introducing a dedicated experience to manage, select, and secure all your authentication methods across collections and AI workflows.
📋 View & Manage Profiles Easily
The Auth Profiles tab under any Collection now displays all associated Authentication Profiles clearly.
🟢 Set Default Auth Profile
If there's only one profile, it’s auto selected by default. 
With multiple profiles, choose your preferred default using radio buttons.
➕ Add Authentication Profile via Popup
Quickly create new Auth Profiles with relevant details, all tailored to the selected Auth Type:
API Key → Add to Header or Parameter with Key-Value fields  
Token → Provide a single token value  
Basic Auth → Username and Password input fields  
Cancel anytime or click Add Profile to save it to your Collection.
 🧠 AI Request: Smarter Auth Handling:
 Now in the AI Request flow under the Auth tab:
A new dropdown option appears alongside "API Key" → Authentication Profiles  
Select from available profiles in a secondary dropdown
 🔒 LLM Key Encryption (AI Request)
All API keys used in the AI Request feature are now securely encrypted before being stored in the database.
This ensures safe handling of your keys during conversations and in saved conversation history.
Your credentials are yours—and now they’re safer than ever.
✨ Enhancements: Animations that Feel Just Right
We’ve continued our visual polish journey with smoother, more intuitive animations across the app. Whether you're interacting with dropdowns, toggles, or navigating through panels, transitions now feel more fluid and responsive bringing a subtle sense of delight to everyday actions.
It’s the kind of change that doesn’t shout but definitely shows. 💫
🕒 14-Day Free Trial for All Plans
New users can explore all premium features with no limits. Trial activates on signup and transitions seamlessly to your selected plan.
🐞 Squashed Bugs:
Some cURL imports might result in incomplete or error-prone imports under certain conditions.
⚠️ Known Glitches
Here’s what we’re still refining—because perfection takes time:
The "Open in Workspace" button occasionally takes a detour.
Query Explorer and Editor sync issues might play a bit of hide-and-seek in GraphQL.
In certain cases, AI responses may lack consistency, affecting the reliability of results.  
In Save Response, export intermittently fails without an error message in webapp.
Swagger YAML link is not supported while adding a Collection for Active Sync.
Sometimes, switching models does not retain the previous logic or context.
File upload for LLMs is currently in beta. You may experience occasional issues with uploading, file preview visibility, or model compatibility.
💡Help Us Improve!
Your feedback helps us shape Sparrow’s future! Found a bug or have an idea? Let’s hear it!
📖 App Help Section:
 Find answers here.
💡 Feedback Hub:
https://sparrowapp.canny.io/
📩 Email Us:
contactus@sparrowapp.dev
Thank you for being a driving force in the Sparrow journey. Your constant support propels us forward, ensuring we achieve new milestones with every update. ✨
Let’s keep aiming higher, unlocking new potential, and creating something extraordinary together! 
With ❤️ and gratitude,
The Sparrow Team
https://sparrowapp.dev