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{: #release-notes}
Use the release notes to learn about the latest changes to {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_full}}. {: shortdesc}
The {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} CLI and plug-ins are regularly updated to the most recent available versions. These updates are not detailed in these release notes. {: tip}
{: #cloud-shell-dec0125 } {: release-note}
Docker : Docker is updated to version 28, providing improved performance, and compatibility with the latest container tools.
yq
: yq is upgraded from version 3 to version 4, bringing enhanced YAML processing capabilities, and broader command compatibility.
CLI plug-ins
: Some CLI plug-ins are removed from the default {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} image. However, you can still manually install any required plug-ins by using ibmcloud plugin install <name>.
{: #cloud-shell-mar1825} {: release-note}
Trusted profiles : Trusted profiles enhance regular accounts by providing support to create and access {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} sessions.
{: #cloud-shell-mar2824} {: release-note}
Tokyo region is deprecated for {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} : The Tokyo region for {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} is deprecated and will no longer be supported by {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} as of 2 July 2024. {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} users who selected Tokyo as their region will automatically be redirected to the next geographically closest location (Dallas or Frankfurt). If you prefer, you can switch your location yourself within {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}}. For more information, see Changing locations.
: If an account’s {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} settings have enabled only Tokyo {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} availability, then the account owner or user with the correct access must change their {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} settings to another listed location before 2 July 2024 to prevent any disruption in {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} performance. For more information, see Enabling or disabling {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} locations for an account.
{: #cloud-shell-may1723} {: release-note}
Preinstalled pyenv is available
: Simple Python Version Management (pyenv) is now available on {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}}. A preinstalled Python 3.11.2 is available by using pyenv.
{: #cloud-shell-mar3123} {: release-note}
ibmcloud dev commands not available on Docker
: When you deploy or run your application on Docker, the ibmcloud dev app commands are no longer available, including ibmcloud dev build and ibmcloud dev run. However, you can still use Docker commands in {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}}.
{: #cloud-shell-sep2122} {: release-note}
Docker in Docker is supported
: {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} now supports Docker in Docker, which includes the ability to build and run with ibmcloud dev build and ibmcloud dev run when deploying or running your application on Docker.
{: #cloud-shell-aug0322} {: release-note}
Redis 6 is supported : The supported version of Redis is now version 6.
{: #cloud-shell-apr1422} {: release-note}
Helm version 3 is now the default version
: Helm version 3 is now the default version. When you run helm on {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}}, Helm version 3 is the version that runs. To run Helm version 2, type helm2. The helm3 alias is also available if you use Helm version 3 in your scripts.
{: #cloud-shell-dec1820} {: release-note}
Features can be enabled or disabled for an account : Account owners or users with {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} administrator access can enable or disable {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} features for an account. The available features in this release are File upload and download and Web preview. The feature settings apply only to the enabled {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} locations. For more information, see Enabling or disabling {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} features for an account.
Specific users can be granted access to features : An account administrator can grant specific users access to {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} and its features, even if {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} settings are disabled at the account level. For more information, see Assigning access to {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} and its features at a user level.
New service roles are available : The following new service roles are available:
- Cloud Operator
- Cloud Developer
- File Manager
For more information, see IAM roles and actions.
Red Hat Linux bash shell is now used : {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_notm}} now uses a Red Hat™ Linux™ bash shell instead of a x86-64 Ubuntu Linux™ bash shell.
{: #cloud-shell-sep1820} {: release-note}
{{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} settings are managed from the {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} console : Account owners or users with {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} administrator access can manage {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} settings from the {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} console. For more information, see the following topics:
- Updating {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} settings
- Actions and roles for account management services
New and updated tools are available : The following tools are new with this {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} update:
- Terraform version switch (
tfswitch) version 0.8.832 - Tekton CLI (
tkn) version 0.12.0
The following tools are updated with this {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} update:
knupgrade to 0.14.0- The {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} CLI (
ibmcloud) is upgraded to version 1.2.1, and the CLI plug-ins are upgraded to the most recent versions
{: #cloud-shell-aug1220} {: release-note}
Weekly usage quote increased to 50 hours : Increased the weekly usage quota from 30 hours to 50 hours so you have more time to use {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} each week. For more information about the usage quota, see Tracking your usage.
Separate {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} workspaces are available for each account : Changed {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} to have separate workspaces for each account. Previously, workspaces in each region were set at the user level, which meant that your workspace was shared across all of your accounts. For more information about workspaces, see Your {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} workspace.
Cookie preferences moved to the Privacy option : Moved the cookie preferences from the in-page button to the Privacy option in the {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} menu.
{{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} server image is version 1.0.1 : Updated the {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} server image to version 1.0.1, which includes the following changes:
- Added the Operator SDK (
operator-sdk) for managing Kubernetes applications at version 0.19.0. - Added the Mercurial source content management tool (
hg) at version 4.4.1. - Added the Bazaar version control system and CLI (
bzr) at version 2.7.0. - Updated the Python runtime from version 3.5 to 3.6.
- Updated the {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} Provider plug-in for Terraform to 1.8.1
{: #cloud-shell-jun2420} {: release-note}
{{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_notm}} is now generally available (GA) : With this release, {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} includes the following updates:
- Increased service level availability to 99.99% and hardened disaster recovery plan to meet {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} requirements. For more information, see Understanding high availability and disaster recovery for {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}}.
- Added support for inputting and viewing double-byte characters on the command line in your sessions. This enables you to work in national languages such as Japanese, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese.
- Added support for the Tokyo (
jp-tok) region. - Added cookie preferences so you can choose which cookies {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} saves. {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} relies on personalization cookies to remember your region preferences.
- Added a link to these release notes from the About {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_notm}} window, so you can find them even more easily in the future.
- Updated the {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} server image to version 0.7.1, which includes the following changes:
- Updated the ISTIO CLI (
istioctl) to 1.5.4. - Added auto-complete for Red Hat OpenShift CLI (
oc).
- Updated the ISTIO CLI (
{: #cloud-shell-may1520} {: release-note}
Server image is version 0.6.6 : Updated the {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} server image to version 0.6.6:
- Updated Red Hat® OpenShift CLI (
oc) to 4.3. - Updated the {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} CLI and all plug-ins to the latest versions.
- Removed Netcat networking utility (
netcat).
{: #cloud-shell-apr1820} {: release-note}
Preview web apps : Added the ability to preview web apps that you access through {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}}. For more information, see Previewing apps.
Frankfurt (eu-de) region is supported
: Added support for running {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} in the Frankfurt (eu-de) region. Each region runs independently, so your workspace, sessions, and usage are separate. For more information, see Changing locations.
Time limit updates : Extended the time after which inactive sessions are closed from 30 minutes to an hour.
Extended the time after which workspace data is removed due to inactivity from 30 minutes to an hour after there are no open sessions.
Removed the 4-hour continuous usage limit. You can now use {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} for any length of time up to the weekly usage quota.
{{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} server image is 0.6.3 : Updated the {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} server image to version 0.6.3, which includes the following changes:
- Added GNU Automake (
automake). - Added GNU Compiler Collection (
gcc,gcov, andgcov-tool). - Downgraded the ISTIO CLI (
istioctl) from 1.5 to 1.4. - Updated the {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} CLI and all plug-ins to the most recent versions.
{: #cloud-shell-feb1620} {: release-note}
{{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} server image is 0.4.37 : Updated the {{site.data.keyword.cloud-shell_short}} server image to version 0.4.37. Changes to this image affect the tools and other capabilities that are available in each session.
Enabled auto-completion for the {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} CLI.
Added the community kn Knative CLI and removed the third-party knctl Knative CLI.
Added the {{site.data.keyword.ibmwatson_notm}} CLI plug-in (ibmcloud watson).
Updated {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} CLI plug-ins to the most recent versions.
Updated the ISTIO CLI (istoctl) to version 1.4.4.