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+author: SchrodingersGat
+title: 0.16.9 Release
+---
+
+### 0.16.9 Release
+
+We have just released version 0.16.9 which includes a patch for a critical bug in the InvenTree package installer. We recommend that users upgrade to this version as soon as possible.
+
+- View the [release notes](https://github.com/inventree/InvenTree/releases/tag/0.16.9)
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+author: SchrodingersGat
+title: 0.16.9 Release
+---
+
+## 0.16.9 Release
+
+We have just released version 0.16.9 which includes a number of patches and bug fixes. 
+
+### Release Notes
+
+View the [release notes](https://github.com/inventree/InvenTree/releases/tag/0.16.9) for more information.