This was a quiet week as we continued to test and refine a new request composing tool. While it’s not quite ready to roll out publicly yet, but we’re still looking for more feedback.

Our newest request filter makes it easier than ever to find interesting databases released as part of a public records request. Find a clever request? With the clone feature, you’re just a click away from refiling inspiring requests to free up even more public data.

MuckRock’s request tool last had a major overhaul in 2014. It was a huge step forward, making the process mobile friendly, dropping from roughly six steps to just two, and letting users build off each other’s work with the clone feature. We’re in the middle of rethinking the request composer again, and we’d love your help testing it.

When you use the “Get Help” button, you can now give us additional information about the type of issue, helping us route and resolve your questions more efficiently.

Post Sunshine Week, we’re not slowing down, launching some major new features plus updating some of the ones that were launched last week. Read on for details plus how you can help us get even better.