# Astro-COLIBRI v2.17.1 Release Announcement

**URL:** <https://forum.astro-colibri.science/t/astro-colibri-v2-17-1-release-announcement/232>\
**Category:** Helpdesk + Releases + Feature requests\
**Tags:** release, astro-colibri\
**Created:** [September 6, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.astro-colibri.science/t/astro-colibri-v2-17-1-release-announcement/232 "2024-09-06T12:22:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![Fabian.Schussler](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.astro-colibri.science/fabian.schussler/32/25_2.png) [@Fabian.Schussler](https://forum.astro-colibri.science/u/Fabian.Schussler)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.astro-colibri.science/t/astro-colibri-v2-17-1-release-announcement/232/1 "2024-09-06T12:22:08Z")

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We are excited to announce the release of **Astro-COLIBRI v2.17.1** , available as of **2024-09-07**. This version includes several new features and improvements designed to enhance the platform’s functionality for the multi-messenger astrophysics community.

**Key Features:**

- **New Filters for Major Satellite Instruments:** We’ve added filters for instruments onboard Swift, Fermi, and SVOM, providing greater flexibility in accessing relevant data.
- **New Alerts Integration:** The platform now supports alerts from **Einstein-Probe** and **Swift BAT-GUANO** via **GCN/Kafka** , expanding our alert coverage.

**Minor Updates:**

- **RAPAS Network Submission Fix:** Submissions of events to the RAPAS network now use the correct user name.
- **Bug Fixes:** We’ve addressed issues related to user filter changes and made several minor improvements across the platform.

We hope these updates will enhance your experience with Astro-COLIBRI and continue to support your research efforts. As always, we welcome feedback and suggestions!