Microsoft previews AI extensions in next SharePoint Framework release
Microsoft has released the release candidate for SharePoint Framework version 1.23. It adds grouping support to list view command sets, previews a new command-line tool with open-source templates, and fixes npm security audits. General availability comes in early May 2026. The platform shifts to a quarterly release cycle for more predictable updates. React 18 support starts with custom web parts only. A new AI capability enters public preview in version 1.24 around June 2026. Details on the AI feature remain limited for now.
SharePoint admins relied on irregular SPFx updates, which made planning custom intranet enhancements risky amid Teams sprawl and permission headaches. Small IT teams without developers often stuck to basic web parts from the Look Book, leaving sites feeling dated and underused. Quarterly cycles now bring stability, while open-source templates cut the learning curve for tweaks like custom news digests or hub site navigators. This edges closer to practical AI tools for content processing, without demanding Graph API mastery – a quiet boost for modernizing neglected intranets before the 2026 experience rollout.
Analysis
SPFx tweaks won't tame your 300 abandoned Teams or fix external sharing leaks, but those open templates are a free lunch for intranet polish. Inventory your sites for existing SPFx web parts today and test the 1.23 RC upgrade path before GA – it beats scrambling later when quarterly updates accelerate.
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