Flux v2.8.5 released on 07-04-2026
Flux v2.8.5 is out now. A patch release delivering bug fixes and small improvements across Flux controllers to improve reconciliation reliability, storage behaviour and receiver configuration.
See the Flux GitHub release notes and component changelogs for full details, and follow the published upgrade procedure when moving from v2.6 to v2.7+: https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2/discussions/5572
What’s in this release
- kustomize-controller v1.8.3: fixes a race condition where a cancelled reconciliation could leave stale data in the cache and cause Kustomizations to get stuck.
- source-controller v1.8.2: fixes Azure Blob prefix not being passed to the storage client and improves the error message for encrypted SSH keys without a password.
- notification-controller v1.8.3: adds optional email and audience fields to the GCR Receiver for tighter verification and includes an Azure Event Hub managed identity provider manifest example.
Upgrade notes
- If you are upgrading from v2.6, follow the Upgrade Procedure for Flux v2.7+ to ensure a smooth transition: https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2/discussions/5572
- To roll back, reapply the previous release tag (for example v2.8.4) as needed; consult the full changelog for component versions and changes: https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2/compare/v2.8.4…v2.8.5
Try the update and share any comments or issues on the Flux GitHub — feedback helps catch edge cases and improves stability for everyone.
