edbctl 1.8.0 release notes v1

Released: 23 Jul 2026

The edbctl 1.8.0 release includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes to enhance the functionality and performance of the Hybrid Manager (HM) CLI tool.

TypeDescription
FeatureAdded edbctl chat commands to start AI assistant conversations and list previous chat sessions.
FeatureAdded edbctl image export-to-archive command to package release images into an OCI image archive for offline or air-gapped environments.
FeatureAdded edbctl image import-from-archive command to load images from an exported archive into a destination registry.
FeatureAdded support for exporting cluster configuration YAML from edbctl cluster list for reuse with cluster edit workflows.
FeatureAdded operand image annotation commands for PostgreSQL extension metadata and operand set version metadata.
FeatureAdded support for forced PSR promotion for disaster recovery scenarios.
ImprovementAdded source override flags for image sync and archive export workflows, allowing operators to use a custom source registry or image list URL.
ImprovementAdded edbctl hm install-operator as an alias for the HM operator install and upgrade workflow.
ImprovementAdded Postgres extension field examples into example files.
Bug fixFixed the cluster-template list command so it correctly generates configuration YAML.