# Announcements

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## [About the Announcements category](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/about-the-announcements-category/10)

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**Author:** [@stchris](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/stchris)\
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**Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 7:28am UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/about-the-announcements-category/10 "2023-06-30T07:28:55Z")

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Get the latest updates here! We’ll announce new releases of Aleph Pro and all its related projects in this category.

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## [alephclient 2.7.0 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/alephclient-2-7-0-released/339)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/alephclient-2-7-0-released/339 "2026-03-05T17:37:50Z")

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alephclient 2.7.0 released Added optional support for uploading files using signed URLs compatible with Aleph Pro. Default crawldir behavior is unchanged. Added optional support for another Aleph Pro feature – managing…

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## [Aleph Proᴮᴱᵀᴬ launches Monday!](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-pro-launches-monday/325)

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**Author:** [@ezana.ceman](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/ezana.ceman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-pro-launches-monday/325 "2026-01-15T14:54:41Z")

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If Aleph Pro is redirecting you to this page, please clear your browser cache or use a Private/Incognito window to access the new version. To our amazing Aleph community, the time has come. It has been a whirlwind of a…

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## [ingest-file 4.1.4 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-1-4-released/321)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-1-4-released/321 "2025-10-27T15:46:09Z")

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ingest-file 4.1.4 released What’s Changed Use Python 3.10 by @stchris in Feature/python 310 by stchris · Pull Request #761 · alephdata/ingest-file · GitHub Properly handle 7z archives with password protection by @stchr…

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## [aleph 4.1.7 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-7-released/320)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-7-released/320 "2025-10-27T15:44:43Z")

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aleph 4.1.7 released What’s Changed Update to Python 3.10 by @stchris in chore: update to python 3.10 by stchris · Pull Request #4328 · alephdata/aleph · GitHub Full Changelog: Comparing 4.1.6...4.1.7 · alephdata/alep…

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## [aleph 4.1.6 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-6-released/300)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 1:59pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-6-released/300 "2025-08-07T13:59:20Z")

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aleph 4.1.6 released This release fixes some issues related to Aleph’s maintenance mode. What’s Changed Bugfix: maintenance mode permission checks for collection and export creation by @stchris in Bugfix: maintenance …

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## [aleph 4.1.5 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-5-released/292)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 9:03am UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-5-released/292 "2025-07-14T09:03:19Z")

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aleph 4.1.5 released What’s Changed Updated the FAQ page in Updates to the FAQ page · alephdata/aleph@6cfde3e · GitHub Full Changelog: Comparing 4.1.4...4.1.5 · alephdata/aleph · GitHub

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## [aleph 4.1.4 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-4-released/288)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-4-released/288 "2025-07-01T07:30:59Z")

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aleph 4.1.4 released What’s Changed Use servicelayer 1.25.0 which allows Workload Identity authentication when signing links for Google Cloud Storage Full Changelog: Comparing 4.1.3...4.1.4 · alephdata/aleph · GitHub

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## [ingest-file 4.1.3 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-1-3-released/287)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-1-3-released/287 "2025-06-30T15:24:24Z")

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ingest-file 4.1.3 released What’s Changed Use servicelayer 2.15.0 with an optional change to auth when using Google Cloud Storage (Workload Identity) and improved retry behavior by using Google Cloud Storage client \>3.…

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## [aleph 4.1.3 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-3-released/281)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-3-released/281 "2025-06-12T17:35:50Z")

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aleph 4.1.3 released This Aleph release updates the default version of ingest-file in the Docker Compose configuration and Helm chart to ingest-file 4.1.2. \[!IMPORTANT\] Prior versions of ingest-file contain a securit…

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## [Security patch: Insecure handling of 7zip archives](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/security-patch-insecure-handling-of-7zip-archives/280)

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**Author:** [@ezana.ceman](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/ezana.ceman)\
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**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/security-patch-insecure-handling-of-7zip-archives/280 "2025-06-12T16:44:12Z")

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Versions of ingest-file released before June 12th, 2025, contained a security vulnerability due to insecure handling of 7zip archives. Summary When processing 7zip archives, ingest-file followed symbolic links even if t…

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## [ingest-file 4.1.2 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-1-2-released/279)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-1-2-released/279 "2025-06-12T16:42:18Z")

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ingest-file 4.1.2 released This version contains a patch for a security vulnerability in ingest-file, the component that processes files uploaded to Aleph. We recommend that you update Aleph instances you operate to use…

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## [📢 Aleph Pro FAQ](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-pro-faq/275)

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**Author:** [@ezana.ceman](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/ezana.ceman)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-pro-faq/275 "2025-06-06T20:14:02Z")

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Hi community friends, Big changes are on the horizon and I’m really excited to share an update on what we’ve been working on. We’ve just published an updated FAQ about Aleph Pro, the next iteration of the Aleph platfor…

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## [aleph 4.1.1 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-1-released/245)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-1-released/245 "2025-04-22T12:21:39Z")

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aleph 4.1.1 released What’s Changed Fix incorrect local queue size calculation (by upgrading to servicelayer 1.24.0) by @stchris in fix: incorrect local queue size calculation by stchris · Pull Request #4160 · alephdat…

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## [aleph 4.1.0 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-0-released/225)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-1-0-released/225 "2025-04-04T14:21:28Z")

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aleph 4.1.0 released Upgrade instructions \[!IMPORTANT\] If you use the Aleph API, make sure to carefully review the following upgrade instructions. Aleph 4.1 introduces changes to API keys: Users can now regenerate…

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## [Aleph Pro: Powering the Next Generation of Investigations](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-pro-powering-the-next-generation-of-investigations/224)

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**Author:** [@ezana.ceman](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/ezana.ceman)\
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**Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 2:18pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-pro-powering-the-next-generation-of-investigations/224 "2025-04-04T14:18:33Z")

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TL;DR: OCCRP is rebuilding its investigative data platform from the ground up. Launching in October 2025, Aleph Pro is a next-generation version of Aleph — a faster, more powerful platform designed to meet the evolving n…

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## [followthemoney v3.8.2 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/followthemoney-v3-8-2-released/211)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 5:47pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/followthemoney-v3-8-2-released/211 "2025-03-24T17:47:32Z")

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followthemoney v3.8.2 released First release to include native Java bindings. Full Changelog: Comparing v3.7.8...v3.8.2 · alephdata/followthemoney · GitHub

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## [ingest-file 4.1.0 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-1-0-released/201)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-1-0-released/201 "2025-03-13T11:50:03Z")

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ingest-file 4.1.0 released What’s Changed Update base image to python:3.9 based on debian bookworm by @stchris in Update base image to python:3.9 by stchris · Pull Request #660 · alephdata/ingest-file · GitHub Add …

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## [Volunteers Needed for Aleph Usability Testing](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/volunteers-needed-for-aleph-usability-testing/154)

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**Author:** [@ezana.ceman](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/ezana.ceman)\
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**Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/volunteers-needed-for-aleph-usability-testing/154 "2025-01-03T14:04:43Z")

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Hello Aleph Community, Happy New Year! We’re conducting a 45-minute usability testing session via Google Meet to gather feedback and improve the Aleph platform. Your input will play a key role in shaping the future of A…

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## [followthemoney v3.7.8 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/followthemoney-v3-7-8-released/138)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/followthemoney-v3-7-8-released/138 "2024-11-26T13:00:26Z")

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followthemoney v3.7.8 released Important changes: Various properties for entities on wanted lists (eyeColor, hairColor, etc.) Country codes are now more ISO (esp. Sark, various former small island countries, Kurdistan…

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## [aleph 4.0.2 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-0-2-released/137)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-0-2-released/137 "2024-11-23T13:18:27Z")

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aleph 4.0.2 released We’re announcing the release of Aleph 4.0.2 (and ingest-file 4.0.2) and highly recommend users of the 4.x branches to update to this release. What’s changed Update to servicelayer 1.23.2 which fix…

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## [ingest-file 4.0.2 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-0-2-released/136)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-0-2-released/136 "2024-11-23T12:52:11Z")

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ingest-file 4.0.2 released We’re announcing the release of Aleph 4.0.2 (and ingest-file 4.0.2) and highly recommend users of the 4.x branches to update to this release. What’s changed Update to servicelayer 1.23.2 whi…

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## [ingest-file 4.0.1 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-0-1-released/125)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/ingest-file-4-0-1-released/125 "2024-11-07T10:24:15Z")

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ingest-file 4.0.1 released We’re announcing the release of Aleph 4.0.1 (and ingest-file 4.0.1) and highly recommend users of the 4.x branches to update to this release. What’s changed Bugfix Update to using servicelay…

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## [aleph 4.0.1 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-0-1-released/124)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-0-1-released/124 "2024-11-07T10:24:05Z")

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aleph 4.0.1 released We’re announcing the release of Aleph 4.0.1 (and ingest-file 4.0.1) and highly recommend users of the 4.x branches to update to this release. What’s changed Bugfix Update to using servicelayer 1.2…

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## [alephclient 2.6.0 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/alephclient-2-6-0-released/119)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/alephclient-2-6-0-released/119 "2024-10-15T21:15:32Z")

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alephclient 2.6.0 released What’s Changed Add a command to support the touch API which updates the collection update timestamp by @brrttwrks in add touch to api and cli by brrttwrks · Pull Request #54 · alephdata/alep…

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## [aleph 4.0.0 released](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-0-0-released/118)

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**Author:** [@system](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 11:06am UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-4-0-0-released/118 "2024-10-15T11:06:29Z")

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aleph 4.0.0 released Hello Aleph community! We’re excited to announce Aleph 4.0.0, a release focused on powerful new features, performance improvements, and expanded options for investigation sharing and user metrics. I…

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## [Aleph Q3 2024 Roadmap Update](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-q3-2024-roadmap-update/111)

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**Author:** [@steve.haffenden](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/steve.haffenden)\
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**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 8:58am UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-q3-2024-roadmap-update/111 "2024-08-07T08:58:54Z")

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Welcome Hey everyone. Welcome to the Q3 2024 Aleph Roadmap update. We want to take a moment to dive into the teams work over the past few months, update you on the features we’ve been working on, and let you know what i…

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## [alephclient 2.5.0](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/alephclient-2-5-0/110)

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**Author:** [@stchris](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/stchris)\
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**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/alephclient-2-5-0/110 "2024-08-01T13:31:20Z")

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alephclient 2.5.0 comes with usability improvements in the output of the write-entities command for better readability.

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## [Aleph 3.17.0, ingest-file 3.22.0](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-3-17-0-ingest-file-3-22-0/92)

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**Author:** [@tillprochaska](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/tillprochaska)\
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**Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/aleph-3-17-0-ingest-file-3-22-0/92 "2024-05-28T09:27:34Z")

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We have just released Aleph 3.17.0 and ingest-file 3.22.0. Aleph 3.17.0 Please note that we skipped version 3.16.0. That means the previous version before this version is 3.15.6. This version upgrades a dependency, rea…

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## [alephclient 2.4.1](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/alephclient-2-4-1/89)

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**Author:** [@stchris](https://aleph.discourse.group/u/stchris)\
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**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://aleph.discourse.group/t/alephclient-2-4-1/89 "2024-05-13T11:31:45Z")

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We released alephclient 2.4.1 which adds a delete-entity command.

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