Hey Weavers,
Today we’re excited to share a first preview of Elements 2.0.
This is the biggest update to Elements since launch and it lays the groundwork for where the platform goes next. Over the last month or so we deliberately paused work on the Store to refocus on core improvements, polish, and many of the most requested features raised by our community on the forum.
So what’s new? Elements 2.0 introduces new core components including Markdown, Tabs, and Lists, three brand-new themes, list styling support in Typography for CMS content, SVG image masks, and a long list of refinements across the app. We’ll share a full breakdown of changes when Elements 2.0 officially ships.
Oh, and this is HUGE… we’re open-sourcing our core components along with the build tools we use internal 
If you’re an avid component creator, you’re going to love this.
Everything you’re seeing today is landing very soon and, importantly, Elements 2.0 is free for all customers with an active subscription.
We’re aiming to release the first beta of Elements 2.0 next week.
RapidWeaver Elements 2.0 Overview
In the meantime, take a quick whistle-stop tour through the biggest changes coming in Elements 2.0, and get a feel for where we’re heading next.
New List Component
Lists are now first-class citizens in Elements. Create, style, and reuse lists with ease, whether you’re working on structured content or simple layouts.
New Markdown Component
Write content naturally using Markdown and watch it render instantly inside Elements. The new built-in editor makes Markdown fast, visual, and genuinely enjoyable to use.
New Tabs Component
One of the most requested features is finally here. The new Tabs component is powered by dynamic dropzones, opening the door to more flexible, content-driven components across Elements. This is just the beginning.
Open-Source Core Components
This is a major milestone for Elements. The entire built-in Core Pack is now open-source, along with the internal build tools we use to ship Elements. All Core Components, Themes, and Resources are included.
You can inspect how every Core Component is built, track changes as they happen, and, if you’re code-savvy, contribute improvements back via pull requests. The same tools we use internally are now available to the community.
We’ve also expanded and completed the Documentation for the Elements API, along with adding a detailed section on using the open source components and build tools. We’ve even built an Elements Syntax Highlighting extension for Visual Studio Code 
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Even More Improvements
A lot of work in Elements 2.0 is almost invisible, but you’ll feel it, for example if you’re not using Forms or the CMS, publishing is now faster thanks to the leaner Core Pack. All of the improvements in the app are the direct result of user feedback, and we’ve continued refining the UI, Inspector behaviour, and component options.
Availability
Elements 2.0 will be shipping in early February as a public beta and is a free upgrade for all users with an active subscription.
Thanks to everyone who’s shared feedback, reported issues, and helped shape Elements over the past few years. Your support has shaped Elements and this is a direct result of that collaboration.
We can’t wait to get Elements 2.0 into your hands.
Team Elements
We really appreciate all your hard work.
