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# 3.14.5 LTS Release Notes

Squirro 3.14.5 was released on December 11, 2025.

Learn more about the [Squirro Release Process](../squirro-release-process.md#getting-squirro-process).

> **Attention**
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> **Elasticsearch upgrade to version 9** - Manual updates and upgrades starting from Squirro 3.13.5 require careful management due to Elasticsearch infrastructure changes. Before switching to 3.14.5, ensure you prepare your infrastructure. Refer to the [Elasticsearch Migration](../../install/elasticsearch-migration.md#elasticsearch-migration) page for detailed instructions on migrating Elasticsearch indices.

> **3.14.5 build 5**
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> Squirro released a patch for 3.14.5 LTS on December 19, 2025. To check your current build number, see [Checking Build Numbers](../squirro-release-process.md#checking-build-numbers).
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> - Critical security update addressing a vulnerability in a third-party dependency.
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> Administrators are strongly advised to update Squirro instances during the next maintenance window. The patch is deployed through the standard update mechanism and maintains full compatibility with the initial 3.14.5 LTS release.

> **Notes for administrators**
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> - Squirro 3.14.5 is a patch of the primary 3.14.4 LTS release. For information on all the major changes and improvements in the latest LTS release, see the [3.14.4 LTS Release Notes](3.14.4-release-notes.md#release-notes-3-14-4) page.
> - This release introduces important changes that may require adjustments to your existing setup. [Learn more](#breaking)

## Patch Notes

**Improvements**

- Adjusted the agent calling process to prevent the File Upload tool from being triggered when no attachment is linked to the prompt.
- Server-restricted users can upload files directly with their prompts.
- Project readers are able to save prompts for future use.
- Navigation within a dashboard is now supported when embedded in an iframe.
- Reference search, document search, and similar items queries now include dashboard-specific queries for improved relevance.
- Updated code for custom widgets to utilize `dashboardState` for better integration and functionality.
- Enhanced security controls to ensure safe and reliable rendering of email templates.

**Bug Fixes**

- Resolved an issue where the “Copy Link” feature in Document view failed to copy the link to the clipboard.
- Fixed an issue where the item detail view would open unintentionally.
- Improved the availability and accuracy of information in the item context.
- Fixed an issue causing tools to appear duplicated in existing projects.
- Ensure the active facet is properly selected in the Labels widget.
- Fixed a bug preventing agent names from displaying in existing chat conversations.
- Resolved an issue where applied context was not visible to users.
- Adjusted the text highlighting mechanism for better performance and accuracy.
- Opening item references in the chat incorrectly displays text highlights.
- Multiple fixes for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures.

**Known Issue**

- In specific scenarios, cross-lingual information retrieval for semantic search may deliver lower-than-expected quality (SQ-28171).

**Breaking Change**

- Email templates that make external requests to populate the template using the `h.requests_get` utility are no longer supported.

## Installation and Upgrade

For new installations, find step-by-step instructions on the [Install and Manage Squirro with Ansible](../../install/ansible/index.md#ansible) page (recommended) and [Installing Squirro on Linux](../../install/linux.md#install-linux) pages.

To upgrade an existing installation, see the [Upgrading Squirro](../../install/upgrade.md#install-upgrade) page.
