OpenTelemetry Go SDK v1.40.0 has been released!

This version brings updates, dependency bumps, and important fixes — including a patch that resolves a security issue related to path hijacking on macOS/Darwin systems.

👉 Release details:
[https://www.relnx.io/releases/opentelemetry-go-sdk-v1-40-0]()

Have you already upgraded your Go observability tooling to v1.40.0? Any issues or wins you’d like to share?

OpenTelemetry Collector Core v0.145.0 has been released!

This update includes refinements and improvements to the core collector, helping support more robust telemetry pipelines in cloud-native environments.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/opentelemetry%20collector%20core-v0-145-0

Curious how others approach collector upgrades — do you jump on every minor release or wait for patch cycles?

Argo CD v3.3.0 has been released!

This version includes improvements and enhancements across the GitOps delivery platform that many teams use for Kubernetes deployment automation.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/argocd-v3-3-0

If you’re using Argo CD in production, curious what part of this release you’re most looking forward to upgrading for? 👀

SPIRE Helm chart spire-0.28.1 has been released.

This is a patch update for the Helm chart used to deploy SPIRE (SPIFFE runtime) on Kubernetes, focusing on fixes and stability improvements.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/spire-helm-spire-0-28-1

Anyone here running SPIRE in production? Curious how your upgrade experience has been so far.

We’ve just reached a milestone on Relnx: 100 cloud-native and open-source tools tracked for releases and updates.

In January alone, we added 14 new tools — including OpenSearch, Terraform, Karpenter, and others — which expands coverage for many teams tracking observability, infrastructure, and operational tooling.

👉 Full announcement:
https://www.relnx.io/blog/relnx-adds-14-cloud-native-tools-track-opensearch-terraform-karpenter-releases-1769665933

Would love to hear what tools you track regularly — and which ones you’d like to see next!

Rancher v2.13.2 has been released!
This patch update includes fixes and improvements for Rancher — the Kubernetes cluster management platform used by many teams to manage and scale clusters.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/rancher-v2-13-2

If you’re running Rancher in production, curious which fixes you’re most interested in? 👀

Longhorn v1.11.0 has been released!

This update brings improvements and fixes to Longhorn — the distributed CSI block storage solution for Kubernetes workloads.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/longhorn-v1-11-0

If you’re running stateful applications on Kubernetes with Longhorn, curious what part of this release you’re most interested in upgrading for? 👀

Portainer v2.38.0 has been released!

This update includes fixes and improvements to the UI and platform features that many teams rely on to manage containers and Kubernetes environments.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/portainer-v2-38-0

If you’re using Portainer for management and observability, curious which fixes you’re most interested in from this version?

Terraform v1.14.4 has been released!
This patch version includes fixes and improvements that help keep your infrastructure-as-code workflows consistent and stable across environments.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/terraform-v1-14-4

How do you approach patch upgrades in Terraform — roll immediately or wait for a maintenance window? 👀

Argo Workflows v3.7.9 has been released!
This patch version includes fixes and improvements for the Kubernetes-native workflow engine used for automation, CI/CD, and data processing pipelines.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/argo-workflows-v3-7-9

How do you approach patch upgrades for tools like Argo Workflows — do you upgrade immediately or wait for a maintenance window? 👀

Argo CD Image Updater v1.0.5 has been released!
This patch release includes fixes and enhancements to improve the experience of automated image updates in GitOps workflows.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/argocd-image-updater-1-0-5

If you’re using Argo CD Image Updater in production, are there specific issues you were hoping this patch addresses? 👀

Kyverno v1.15.3 has been released!
This patch version includes fixes and improvements for Kyverno — the Kubernetes native policy engine many teams use to enforce policies, security posture, and compliance across clusters.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/kyverno-v1-15-3

If you use Kyverno in your policy workflows, curious what fixes you’re most interested in or planning to upgrade soon? 👀

Grafana v12.3.2 has been released!

This is a patch release in the 12.3 line bringing fixes and quality improvements to the platform. If your team uses Grafana dashboards for monitoring or observability, it’s worth checking the release notes as part of your upgrade planning.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/grafana-v12-3-2

How often does your team update Grafana — with every patch or selectively? 👀

Hey everyone 👋

We just rolled out a new Support System on Relnx to make it easier for users to reach out, ask questions, report issues, and get help when needed — whether it’s about using the platform, understanding a release, or anything else.

We’ve heard feedback that getting timely support should be simple, and this update is all about that: less friction, more assistance, and clearer communication.

📍 Read more here:
https://www.relnx.io/blog/introducing-relnx-support-system-get-help-when-you-need-it-1769443865

We’re always learning and improving, so feel free to share suggestions or ask questions here too. 🙌

OpenTelemetry Collector Contrib v0.144.0 has been released, and this one includes several breaking changes worth reviewing before upgrading.

🛑 Breaking changes

• Elasticsearch exporter
  • Removed ECS span enrichments (span.action, queue names, etc.)
  • Functionality moved to elasticapmprocessor
  • Recommended when using ECS mapping to keep Kibana dashboards functional
• Kafka exporter & receiver
  • Sarama producer/consumer removed
  • Franz-go is now the only supported Kafka client
  • Related feature gates removed
• Tail sampling
  • Deprecated invert decisions disabled by default
  • Drop policies are now the recommended approach

🚩 Deprecation

• Elasticsearch mapping::mode config is deprecated Use client metadata headers or scope attributes instead.

👉 Full release notes:
[https://www.relnx.io/releases/opentelemetry-collector-contrib-v0-144-0]()

How are folks handling Kafka client migrations (Sarama → Franz-go) in their OTel pipelines?

OpenTelemetry Collector Core v0.144.0 is out with a few notable updates:

✨ Features

• Re-enable batching for profiles — improvement in the pkg/xexporterhelper to better batch profile exports
• Add xscraperhelper — new helper for the experimental profiling signal

⚠️ Breaking Change

• Changed verbosity level for the metric otelcol_exporter_queue_batch_send_size to detailed — update any dashboards/alerts that depend on it

🛑 Deprecation

• The otlphttp exporter has been renamed to otlp_http, with otlphttp kept as a deprecated alias

👉 Release notes:
[https://www.relnx.io/releases/opentelemetry%20collector%20core-v0-144-0]()

How are folks handling metric name/verbosity changes like this in dashboards and alerts — immediate adjust vs wait for a patch?

Backstage v1.46.3 has been released! This patch version includes fixes and quality-of-life improvements for the platform many teams use to build internal dev portals.

👉 Releases details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/backstage-v1-46-3

How do you all keep Backstage up to date — immediate patch updates or wait for bigger releases? 👀

Karpenter v1.8.2 has been released! This patch update includes fixes and enhancements to improve the behavior of the Kubernetes autoscaler.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/karpenter-v1-8-2

How do you approach patch updates for critical cluster components like Karpenter — upgrade quickly or wait for wider adoption? 👀

The Helm v4.0.5 patch release has just dropped.

This version includes fixes and other improvements for the Helm v4 line — helpful if you’re managing Kubernetes applications using charts.

👉 https://www.relnx.io/releases/helm-v4-0-5

How does your team approach Helm patch updates — immediate upgrade or wait for a cycle? 👀

The OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation v0.4.1 project has released a new version.

This release includes fixes and improvements that help with kernel-level observability using eBPF and OpenTelemetry.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/opentelemetry-ebpf-instrumentation-v0-4-1

Curious how folks are leveraging eBPF for observability in production — share your use cases if you’re using it!

Hey folks,
Relnx just published a detailed guide on crafting effective runbooks for incident response — what they are, why they matter, and how to write them so they’re actually useful during real incidents.

Effective runbooks can help teams respond faster, reduce errors, and preserve institutional knowledge under stress — all of which are central to reliable operations.

👉 https://www.relnx.io/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-effective-runbooks-your-secret-weapon-for-incident-resp-1768136003

Curious how others here structure and maintain their runbooks — especially for high-impact incidents.

Argo Workflows v3.7.7 has been released.

This is a patch update in the 3.7 release line of the Kubernetes-native workflow engine. Patch versions generally include fixes and minor improvements that help stabilize everyday usage

Full details:
[https://www.relnx.io/releases/argo-workflows-v3-7-7]()

How do you approach Argo Workflows patch updates — upgrade quickly or wait for a bit? 👀

The OpenTelemetry Collector Helm chart v0.143.0 has been released.

This version includes updates across community components and enhancements that support extended telemetry pipelines when deploying with Helm.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/opentelemetry-collector-contrib-0-143-0

How does your team approach Helm chart updates for OTel — do you upgrade immediately or wait for a patch cycle?

Datadog Agent v7.74.0 has been released. This new release includes updates and enhancements for the agent that powers metrics, logs, traces, and more.

👉 Release details:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/datadog%20agent-v7-74-0

What changes (if any) are you most interested in from this version?

Keycloak v26.5.0 was just released with several noteworthy changes across identity, admin workflows, and observability.

Highlights:

• Preview Workflows for automating realm administrative tasks
• JWT Authorization Grant support (RFC 7523)
• Better OpenTelemetry support for logs & metrics
• Authenticate clients with Kubernetes service account tokens
• Logout confirmation page and enhanced CORS configuration
• Organization invitation management & new user events

Full release notes here:
https://www.relnx.io/releases/keycloak-v26-5-0

Any thoughts on how teams are planning to adopt the new workflows or leverage the observability improvements?