During January 2026, Paloma Vinaches enhanced the user input experience for the KaotoIO/kaoto repository by introducing visual indicators for required fields in the NodeTitle component, aiming to reduce data-entry errors and clarify mandatory inputs. She refactored the logic for determining required fields and improved catalog modal provider filtering, resulting in a clearer user experience and more accurate catalog results. Her work focused on front end development using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript, with attention to code quality and maintainability. She also addressed two SonarQube issues, ensuring the feature set remained reliable and stable throughout the development process.