Release notes
1.41.0
TBD
This version is compatible with Kubernetes versions 1.32 to 1.34
Okteto Chart release 1.41 is designed to work with Okteto CLI 3.16.x
New Features
- Build Queue System: Okteto now implements a build queue system that ensures consistent build performance and fair resource distribution. Build requests are automatically routed to the optimal Okteto Build pod based on real-time metrics (CPU pressure, memory usage, and IOPS). When all build pods are busy, builds enter a queue and wait until resources become available, preventing overload and ensuring predictable build times. This behavior is disabled by default but can be enable it by setting the
OKTETO_BUILD_QUEUE_ENABLEDfeature flag totruevia Admin Variables. Learn more about the Build Queue System
Improvements
- Configurable Build Service Thresholds: Administrators can now configure resource thresholds (CPU pressure, memory usage, and IOPS) directly from the Build Service admin dashboard to fine-tune when build pods are considered busy
- Server-Side Apply Support: The Okteto CLI now properly handles resources created via server-side apply (SSA), ensuring Helm 4-created resources are correctly grouped in the UI and cleanup operations work as expected
1.40.0
9 January 2026
This version is compatible with Kubernetes versions 1.32 to 1.34
Okteto Chart release 1.40 is designed to work with Okteto CLI 3.15.x
Breaking Changes
- Default Registry Change: Okteto now pulls images from GitHub Container Registry (ghcr.io) by default instead of Docker Hub. Images are still published to both registries. If you need to keep pulling from Docker Hub, see our guide on configuring your registry
New Features
- Builds Dashboard: Track and analyze your build performance with the new Builds dashboard in Okteto Insights. Monitor build metrics, success rates, and performance trends across your organization to optimize your CI/CD pipeline
- BuildKit Metrics and cgroups 1 Support: Added support for BuildKit metrics collection and cgroups v1 compatibility to improve monitoring and resource management capabilities
- Added
OKTETO_MANAGED_PODenvironment variable to all pods managed by Okteto for easier identification and filtering
Improvements
- Improved registry probe configuration for better reliability and performance
- Upgraded BuildKit to v0.26.3 for enhanced performance, stability, and security
- Updated the Catalog UI with new drawer design for improved user experience, all functionality remains the same
- Increased default timeout for destroying dependencies during namespace and preview environment deletion from 5 minutes to 30 minutes to better handle complex cleanup scenarios