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gpt-researcher v3.4.0

minor PublishedJan 29, 2026 Sourceassafelovic/gpt-researcher

gpt-researcher v3.4.0

Such an exciting release with powerful new features.

🖼️ Inline Image Generation

GPT Researcher can now automatically generate and embed AI-created illustrations directly in your research reports using Google’s Gemini models.

Key features:

  • Pre-generation flow - Images are generated during research, not after, for seamless UX
  • Context-aware - LLM analyzes your research to identify the best visualization opportunities
  • Dark mode styling - Generated images match the app’s aesthetic by default
  • Fully configurable - Control max images, style (dark/light/auto), and model

Quick setup:

IMAGE_GENERATION_ENABLED=true
GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_key
IMAGE_GENERATION_MODEL=models/gemini-2.5-flash-image
IMAGE_GENERATION_STYLE=dark

📖 Image Generation Documentation


🔍 LangSmith Integration

Added native support for LangSmith tracing and observability. Monitor your research workflows, debug LLM calls, and analyze performance with full visibility into the research pipeline.

Quick setup:

LANGCHAIN_TRACING_V2=true
LANGCHAIN_API_KEY=your_langsmith_key
LANGCHAIN_PROJECT=gpt-researcher

What you can track:

  • LLM calls and token usage
  • Research planning and sub-query generation
  • Report generation steps
  • Cost analysis per research task

📖 LangSmith Logs Documentation


🤖 Claude Code Skills Integration

Added comprehensive .claude/skills/ directory that enables Claude Code to understand, use, and extend GPT Researcher effectively.

What’s included:

  • SKILL.md (1,500+ lines) - Complete architecture, workflows, method signatures, data flow diagrams, and the 8-step feature pattern for adding new features
  • REFERENCE.md - Quick lookup for all config vars, API endpoints, and WebSocket events
  • Real case studies including the Image Generation implementation as a reference

Benefits:

  • Faster contributor onboarding with AI assistance
  • Consistent code patterns across contributions
  • End-to-end feature development following established patterns

📖 AI-Assisted Development Documentation


📚 Documentation Updates

  • ✨ New: Image Generation guide
  • ✨ New: AI-Assisted Development guide for Claude Code users
  • 📝 Updated README with new features section

Installation

pip install --upgrade gpt-researcher

Or with Docker:

docker pull gptresearcher/gpt-researcher:latest

Full Changelog: v0.14.5…v0.14.6

What’s Changed

Full Changelog: https://github.com/assafelovic/gpt-researcher/compare/v3.3.9…v3.4.0


Source assafelovic/gpt-researcher · v3.4.0 · 2026-01-29 · upstream release

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