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+title: AniMathIO v1.8.2 – Dependency and Security Updates
+slug: launching-v1.8.2
+tags: [release, v1.8.2]
+authors: MemerGamer
+---
+
+AniMathIO v1.8.2 is a maintenance release that updates dependencies and clears two security advisories. It adds no new features.
+
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+
+## Dependencies
+
+- Updated happy-dom to 21.
+- Updated KaTeX to 0.18.
+- Updated serialize-javascript to 7.
+
+The serialize-javascript and happy-dom updates clear their security advisories.
+
+## Known issue
+
+The zod advisory [GHSA-mrhx-c7xc-m3w5](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mrhx-c7xc-m3w5) remains open. The fix needs zod 4, but `@imgly/background-removal`, which AniMathIO uses for background removal, still requires zod 3. The practical risk is low for a local desktop app. The advisory is tracked in `DEPENDENCIES.md` in the AniMathIO repository.
+
+## Get the update
+
+Download AniMathIO from [animathio.com](https://animathio.com) or read the [release notes on GitHub](https://github.com/AniMathIO/AniMathIO/releases/tag/animathio-v1.8.2). Downloads are available as AppImage, deb, snap, flatpak, and a Windows installer. See the [full changelog](https://github.com/AniMathIO/AniMathIO/compare/animathio-v1.8.1...animathio-v1.8.2) for every change since v1.8.1.