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+title: Crystal 1.13.3 is released!
+version: 1.13.3
+date: 2024-09-18
+author: straight-shoota
+---
+We are announcing a new patch release of the Crystal [1.13 series](/_releases/2024-07-09-1.13.0-released.md) with a couple of important bug fixes.
+
+Pre-built packages are available on [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.13.3)
+and our official distribution channels.
+See [crystal-lang.org/install](https://crystal-lang.org/install/) for
+installation instructions.
+
+## Stats
+
+This release includes [5 changes since 1.13.2](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pulls?q=is%3Apr+milestone%3A1.13.3)
+by 2 contributors. We thank all the contributors for all the effort put into
+improving the language! ❤️
+
+## Changes
+
+This release fixes a couple of regressions since 1.13.0.
+
+* `Process.exec` stream redirection on Windows ([#14986]).
+* References to global paths in macro bodies ([#14965]).
+* Fix `String#index` and `#rindex` for `Char::REPLACEMENT` ([#14937])
+
+And we've updated our Aarch64 CI runners to be powered by AWS with the help of [runs-on.com](https://runs-on.com).
+
+*Thanks [@straight-shoota] and [@HertzDevil]*
+
+[#14965]: https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/14965
+[#14986]: https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/14986
+[#14937]: https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/14937
+
+For more details, visit the [full changelog](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.13.3).
+
+If you find any further issues, please [report them](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/issues/).
+
+---
+
+> **THANKS:**
+> We have been able to do all of this thanks to the continued support of [84codes](https://www.84codes.com/) and every other [sponsor](/sponsors).
+> To maintain and increase the development pace, donations and sponsorships are
+> essential. [OpenCollective](https://opencollective.com/crystal-lang) is
+> available for that.
+>
+> Reach out to [crystal@manas.tech](mailto:crystal@manas.tech)
+> if you’d like to become a direct sponsor or find other ways to support Crystal.
+> We thank you in advance!
+
+[@HertzDevil]: https://github.com/HertzDevil
+[@straight-shoota]: https://github.com/straight-shoota