--- title: Langflow release notes slug: /release-notes --- import Icon from "@site/src/components/icon"; import McpIcon from '@site/static/logos/mcp-icon.svg'; This page summarizes significant changes to Langflow in each release. For all changes, see the [Changelog](https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/latest). Due to strict SemVer requirements, Langflow Desktop can have different patch versions than the core Langflow OSS Python package, but the major and minor versions are aligned. ## Prepare to upgrade :::warning Whenever possible, the Langflow team recommends installing new Langflow versions in a new virtual environment or VM before upgrading your primary installation. This allows you to [import flows](/concepts-flows-import#import-a-flow) from your existing installation and test them in the new version without disrupting your existing installation. In the event of breaking changes or bugs, your existing installation is preserved in a stable state. If you are upgrading Windows Desktop to 1.6.0, don't auto-upgrade with the in-app **Update** button. Instead, follow the instructions in [Known issue: Don't auto-upgrade Windows Desktop](#windows-desktop-update-issue). ::: To avoid the impact of potential breaking changes and test new versions, the Langflow team recommends the following upgrade process: 1. Recommended: [Export your projects](/api-projects#export-a-project) to create backups of your flows: ```bash curl -X GET \ "$LANGFLOW_SERVER_URL/api/v1/projects/download/$PROJECT_ID" \ -H "accept: application/json" \ -H "x-api-key: $LANGFLOW_API_KEY" ``` To export flows from the visual editor, see [Import and export flows](/concepts-flows-import). 2. Install the new version: * **Langflow OSS Python package**: Install the new version in a new virtual environment. For instructions, see [Install and run the Langflow OSS Python package](/get-started-installation#install-and-run-the-langflow-oss-python-package). * **Langflow Docker image**: Run the new image in a separate container. * **Langflow Desktop**: To upgrade in place, open Langflow Desktop, and then click **Upgrade Available** in the Langflow header. If you want to isolate the new version, you must install Langflow Desktop on a separate physical or virtual machine, and then [import your flows](/concepts-flows-import) to the new installation. 3. [Import your flows](/concepts-flows-import) to test them in the new version, [upgrading components](/concepts-components#component-versions) as needed. When upgrading components, you can use the **Create backup flow before updating** option if you didn't previously export your flows. 4. If you installed the new version in isolation, upgrade your primary installation after testing the new version. If you made changes to your flows in the isolated installation, you might want to export and import those flows back to your upgraded primary installation so you don't have to repeat the component upgrade process. ## 1.9.x Highlights of this release include the following changes. For all changes, see the [Changelog](https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases). ### New features and enhancements - Langflow MCP client for Bob (IBM) and Claude Code The **Settings** page now includes