What's new
We've added a
'Neo4j Aura' button
in Neo4j Desktop v2.1.4, for migrating local databases and seamlessly connecting to Aura tools.
See your running Desktop instances inside the Aura console and use cloud-only features and AI-assistants. Look for the 'From Neo4j Desktop' instance label in the self-managed tab. Switch back to Desktop to manage local instances. To use AI-assistants with Desktop instances make sure you install the APOC plugin, find it in the local instance (...) menu > 'Plugins'.
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Screenshot 2026-04-16 at 13
Other core changes
  • Swapped to the Azul JRE, instead of JDK, to save space
  • Added support for accepting self-signed certificates for remote connections
  • Added URI input validation to various connection modals
  • Added a forgotten password reset, find it in the local instance (...) menu > 'Security'
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  • Fixed a token refresh 'API Error' issue on the instances page
  • Fixed an instance status issue in the instance overview panel
Query
  • Added support for user controlled auto-committing transactions via the :auto command
Explore
  • Fixed issue where locked Search Phrase did not update with changes to Cypher query
  • Numerous other bug fixes and enhancements
Import
  • Added support for composite keys on node IDs