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# January 24, 2025

> 2 min read

## What's new

* [Assistant + Workflows](#assistant----workflows)
* [Better Zips](#better-zips)
* [Autoscale deployment optimizations](#autoscale-deployment-optimizations)

## Platform updates

### Assistant + Workflows

Assistant now integrates with "Workflows." That means you can chat with Assistant to configure how your Replit Apps run.

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If you haven't used Workflows before, they're really cool and can take your Replit Apps to the next level.

You can learn more [here](/core-concepts/project-editor/app-setup/workflows).

### Better Zips

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We've improved the speed and reliability of zipping Replit Apps. You'll notice "export as zip" is now lightning fast.

### Autoscale deployment optimizations

Autoscale deployments are now more reliable and faster thanks to some behind-the-scenes improvements on cold-start times.