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**Author:** [@carlmead](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/carlmead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/about-the-announcements-category/15 "2019-03-01T04:00:25Z")
Look here to find the latest news and announcements. --- ## [Agent Skills Hackathon](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/agent-skills-hackathon/28229)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/agent-skills-hackathon/28229 "2026-08-18T19:07:21Z")
OpenSearch Community, a reminder about our Agent Skills Hackathon! This is a really cool chance for builders to create agentic IDE skills for search, observability, & migration on the open source OpenSearch Project. … --- ## [Security Advisory: Compromised npm Development Packages](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/security-advisory-compromised-npm-development-packages/28060)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/security-advisory-compromised-npm-development-packages/28060 "2026-06-02T14:15:56Z")
UPDATE: 15-May-2026 Resolved. GitHub organization is unlocked, CI/CD pipelines & GitHub Actions secrets have been rotated, and repositories are back online. Thank you for your patience. =============================== … --- ## [Slack is currently experiencing latency issues](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/slack-is-currently-experiencing-latency-issues/28094)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/slack-is-currently-experiencing-latency-issues/28094 "2026-05-28T16:07:29Z")
This has affected OpenSearch Slack - we will continue to monitor and update as things progress --- ## [Introducing ‘The Search Party’](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/introducing-the-search-party/28033)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/introducing-the-search-party/28033 "2026-04-27T19:57:23Z")
:tada: Introducing ‘The Search Party’ :tada: We recently announced a new way for you to share with the community via a blog post, but I also shared this in the closing keynote at OpenSearchCon Europe. We want to host y… --- ## [OpenSearch 3.6 has shipped!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-6-has-shipped/27983)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-6-has-shipped/27983 "2026-04-07T07:00:00Z")
OpenSearch 3.6 has shipped! This release includes agent-powered tools to help you build, deploy, and deliver results faster, along with a number of upgrades for vector search, observability, performance, and more. With … --- ## [Apply to become an OpenSearch Ambassador!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/apply-to-become-an-opensearch-ambassador/27840)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/apply-to-become-an-opensearch-ambassador/27840 "2026-02-17T16:43:32Z")
Apply to become an OpenSearch Ambassador! Applications are open through February 23. If you’re passionate about OpenSearch and want to share your expertise + make an impact in the community — apply today. --- ## [OpenSearch 3.4 is now available!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-4-is-now-available/27626)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-4-is-now-available/27626 "2025-12-17T17:07:57Z")
OpenSearch 3.4 is ready for download with a host of new and updated features for a range of use cases, plus enhancements to drive better performance for common workloads. Key upgrades include: An all-new user experien… --- ## [3.3.2 patch release is now available](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/3-3-2-patch-release-is-now-available/27481)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/3-3-2-patch-release-is-now-available/27481 "2025-10-31T07:00:00Z")
Full details on the fixes provided available in the release notes: --- ## [Technical Steering Committee: Reflecting on our first year](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/technical-steering-committee-reflecting-on-our-first-year/27363)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/technical-steering-committee-reflecting-on-our-first-year/27363 "2025-10-23T17:21:43Z")
Read about the first year of our OpenSearch Software Foundation TSC’s first year. A thank you to those who helped us achieve things and a welcome to new members joining us! Also, a congratulations to @andrross on being … --- ## [3.3.1 patch release is now available](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/3-3-1-patch-release-is-now-available/27362)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/3-3-1-patch-release-is-now-available/27362 "2025-10-23T17:17:29Z")
3.3.1 patch release is now available Full details on the fixes provided available in the release notes: Download: https://opensearch.org/downloads/ --- ## [OpenSearch 3.3 is available!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-3-is-available/27331)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-3-is-available/27331 "2025-10-20T19:11:20Z")
OpenSearch 3.3 is available for download, with a number of new features designed to help your search, observability, and AI-powered applications. This release delivers an array of upgrades across use cases, including a s… --- ## [Nominations for the Technical Steering Committee](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/nominations-for-the-technical-steering-committee/27122)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/nominations-for-the-technical-steering-committee/27122 "2025-09-24T20:56:07Z")
Nominations are now closed - thank you. Results will be published soon. :police\_car\_light: Exciting opportunity in the OpenSearch community! :police\_car\_light: The OpenSearch Software Foundation is now accepting nom… --- ## [OpenSearch 3.2 is out!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-2-is-out/26489)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-2-is-out/26489 "2025-08-21T15:27:12Z")
OpenSearch 3.2 has been released, with a host of features to enhance and broaden search, observability, and generative AI use cases. This release focuses on extending new innovations introduced in the 3.x line, includin… --- ## [OpenSearch Observability Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Formation](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-observability-technical-advisory-group-tag-formation/26012)
**Author:** [@horovits](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/horovits)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-observability-technical-advisory-group-tag-formation/26012 "2025-07-24T17:25:07Z")
We’re excited to announce the formation of the Observability Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for OpenSearch! The Technical Steering Committee (TSC) has officially approved the formation of the new TAG and its charter. Th… --- ## [Slack is currently down](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/slack-is-currently-down/23586)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/slack-is-currently-down/23586 "2025-02-26T20:12:13Z")
Slack is having issues, as a result, the OpenSearch Slack instance is down for most individuals. We will continue to monitor the situation. --- ## [OpenSearch 1.3.19 is now available!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-1-3-19-is-now-available/20999)
**Author:** [@nateynate](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/nateynate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-1-3-19-is-now-available/20999 "2024-08-27T23:19:38Z")
Hi everyone! OpenSearch 1.3.19 is now ready for download. Have a look at the release notes to see what’s new and don’t forget to bring your questions here! Enjoy! --- ## [OpenSearch 2.16 release delayed](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-16-release-delayed/20704)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-16-release-delayed/20704 "2024-08-09T17:01:41Z")
Originally set for today, August 6th, the release team found a test failure that required manual sign-off. The team is working rigorously towards a new target date of tomorrow, August 7th for release of 2.16 We will upd… --- ## [OpenSearchCon North America 2024 is around the corner!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearchcon-north-america-2024-is-around-the-corner/19932)
**Author:** [@nateynate](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/nateynate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearchcon-north-america-2024-is-around-the-corner/19932 "2024-06-20T18:11:54Z")
OpenSearchCon North America 2024 registration and CFP are open! OpenSearchCon North America is back and coming to the Bay Area! Join us at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco from September 24-26. The event is in-p… --- ## [OpenSearch 2.12.0 is now available!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-12-0-is-now-available/17990)
**Author:** [@nateynate](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/nateynate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-12-0-is-now-available/17990 "2024-02-21T00:03:17Z")
OpenSearch 2.12 is ready to download! This release increases performance for search and analytics applications and includes user experience enhancements and an array of upgrades to OpenSearch’s machine learning (ML) tool… --- ## [Data Prepper 2.6.2 is available!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/data-prepper-2-6-2-is-available/17968)
**Author:** [@nateynate](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/nateynate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/data-prepper-2-6-2-is-available/17968 "2024-02-19T20:56:21Z")
Data Prepper 2.6.2 is now available for download! Enhancements Add 4xx aggregate metric and shard progress metric for dynamodb source (#3913) Bug Fixes S3 Scan has potential to filter out objects with the same timest… --- ## [2.11.1 now available](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/2-11-1-now-available/16897)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/2-11-1-now-available/16897 "2023-12-01T00:44:20Z")
OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards 2.11.1 includes the following bug fixes, maintenance, and documentation updates. Download | Release Notes --- ## [2.11.0 Release candidate date change](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/2-11-0-release-candidate-date-change/16021)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/2-11-0-release-candidate-date-change/16021 "2023-09-22T21:03:18Z")
Hello Community, Per the discussion in Issue 3955 (Build repo), the First RC Generated date has been moved back to October 4th. --- ## [OpenSearch 1.3.13 is now available!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-1-3-13-is-now-available/16020)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-1-3-13-is-now-available/16020 "2023-09-22T20:53:24Z")
OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards 1.3.13 includes the bug fixes, and maintenance updates. Download Release Notes --- ## [OpenSearch 2.10 - Release Candidate date change](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-10-release-candidate-date-change/15793)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-10-release-candidate-date-change/15793 "2023-09-06T16:51:30Z")
UPDATED Hello Community. Due to the US holiday on September 5th, we have updated the release candidate date to September 6th. Due to an 8 hour github outage last night - moving the release candidate date to September … --- ## [OpenSearch 2.7.0 delayed](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-7-0-delayed/13847)
**Author:** [@nateynate](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/nateynate)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-7-0-delayed/13847 "2023-04-26T22:52:08Z")
UPDATE: 2.7.0 is set to release on Tuesday May 2nd. Hi Community! We are moving the release of 2.7.0 to accommodate the impact of holiday schedules on the timing of the code cut-off. We have updated the release schedul… --- ## [OpenSearch 1.3.9 now available!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-1-3-9-now-available/13387)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-1-3-9-now-available/13387 "2023-03-16T07:00:00Z")
OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards 1.3.9 includes the bug fixes, infrastructure and maintenance updates. Please see the Release Notes for full details . Download 1.3.8. --- ## [OpenSearch 2.6.0 is now available!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-6-0-is-now-available/12925)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-6-0-is-now-available/12925 "2023-02-28T08:00:00Z")
OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards 2.6.0 iis now available, with a new data schema built to OpenTelemetry standards that unlocks an array of future capabilities for analytics and observability use cases. This release a… --- ## [OpenSearch 1.3.8 is now available!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-1-3-8-is-now-available/12924)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-1-3-8-is-now-available/12924 "2023-02-02T08:00:00Z")
OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards 1.3.8 includes the bug fixes, infrastructure and maintenance updates. Please see the Release Notes for full details . Download 1.3.8 . --- ## [OpenSearch 2.5.0 is now available!](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-5-0-is-now-available/12280)
**Author:** [@kris](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-2-5-0-is-now-available/12280 "2023-01-25T21:17:43Z")
OpenSearch 2.5.0 is ready for download! 2.5.0 focuses on investments in core functionality, including new ways to administer your clusters and tools for accessing, managing, and visualizing your data. It also includes th… [Next page](https://forum.opensearch.org/c/announcements/5.md?page=1)