> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/xsoar-8-opp-release-notes/8.9/features-introduced-in-this-release/release-highlights.md).

# Release Highlights

The Cortex XSOAR 8.9 release includes the following highlights:

| Feature                                        | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| ---------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| A new look and feel for playbooks              | The latest enhancements in user experience improve playbook readability and clarity through an updated look and feel.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Collapsible playbook sections                  | The updated collapsible playbook sections enable users to stay focused on the relevant playbook details without distractions, allowing for easier navigation through complex playbooks and increased productivity.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Unlimited user license for development tenants | With no license limit for users on development tenants, you can build, test, and refine automations at scale. This drives faster innovation, more reliable workflows, and scalable solutions as your organization grows.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Notifications for deprecated content           | New automated user notifications about deprecated playbooks, sub-playbooks, and scripts ensure updated, effective, and accurate security workflows.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| Export and delete incidents                    | <p>Enhance incident data management by enabling administrators to export and delete incidents for regulatory and storage requirements. This helps minimize data exposure, ensures efficient and secure management of incident data retention, and helps free up disk space to optimize system performance.</p><div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p><strong>Note</strong></p><p>This feature is disabled by default. To enable this feature, contact Customer Support.</p></div> |
| Use an authenticated Docker image repository   | Use a custom container registry with your authentication credentials to apply custom images created on a private machine. Using your registry enables you to manage access permissions, ensuring only authorized users can pull and use the custom images. This protects sensitive information and enables more secure and controlled deployment of custom images within the Cortex XSOAR environment.                                                                                                                           |


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