HCL Domino 2026 Release Highlights
HCL Domino 2026 (Version 14.5.1) Officially Released
On March 19, 2026, HCL officially released HCL Domino 2026 (version 14.5.1), bringing a host of new features and improvements to the Notes client, Domino server, and developer tools.
Key New Features
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Domino IQ: Introduces built-in artificial intelligence capabilities, allowing for local execution of large language models. It provides Java and LotusScript classes, as well as OpenAI-compatible REST API support.
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AutoUpdate: Enhanced auto-update functionality now supports software updates, including major releases, on Windows and Linux platforms.
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OIDC Support: Domino can now function as an OIDC provider and enforce passkey-only authentication.
Notes Client Enhancements
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New Installer: A completely redesigned Windows installer places modules directly in the file system, similar to the fast Mac installation process.
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User Interface Improvements: Introduction of a new default font (Inter) and various UI cleanups across mail, calendar, dialogs, and templates.
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Workspace Enhancements: Clearer icon sizing enhances the user experience.
Server-Side Enhancements
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Performance Boosts: Improved server performance, stronger security, and better administration/configuration tools.
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XPages Multi-File Upload Support: Allows for more flexible applications.
Traveler 14.5.1 New Features
- Online Meeting Support: Extended server-side support for online meetings in conjunction with HCL Verse Mobile, including synchronization of available online meeting services, settings for automatically linking online meetings to new calendar entries, and the ability to update online meeting data directly from the mobile client.
For more detailed information, refer to HCL Domino 2026 (14.5.1) is here! and HCL Notes/Domino 14.5.1 is Here – All New Features at a Glance.