Kestra 1.3: LTS Release with Kill Switch, Credentials, and Native Infrastructure Automation
Blog post from Kestra
Kestra 1.3 enhances its platform by introducing production-grade controls, CI/CD tools, and infrastructure plugins that cater to enterprise, developer, and infrastructure teams. Key features include a Kill Switch for immediate intervention during production issues, centralized Credentials management to streamline server-to-server authentication, and an expanded Assets system for real-time lifecycle management and automation. AI Copilot now offers improved governance with RBAC controls and wider UI availability, while the new kestractl CLI facilitates consistent automation across environments. The release also features a new GitHub Action for seamless CI integration and a Plugin Defaults UI to simplify configuration management. These updates, along with new plugins for infrastructure and policy integration and a focus on observability and governance, reflect Kestra's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration across different team workflows.
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