OTel Collector v0.159.0 released on 18-08-2026
OTel Collector v0.159.0 is out now. It primarily updates the distro with newer component versions and a handful of dependency and CI workflow changes, so maintainers and operators should check component-level notes before upgrading.
See the v0.159.0 contrib and core changelogs on GitHub for component-specific changes and any migration guidance: contrib changelog and core changelog.
What’s in this release
- Version bump to v0.159.0 with updated OpenTelemetry Collector components pulled into the distro (components updated in the commit that updates component versions).
- Dependency updates: module go.opentelemetry.io/ebpf-profiler bumped to v0.0.202633 and Dockerfile-related dependencies refreshed.
- CI and workflow improvements: open-telemetry/shared-workflows action updated to v0.7.0 and the repository now uses the shared OSSF workflow.
Upgrade notes
- No single breaking change is listed in the top-level notes here; consult the core and contrib changelogs linked above for breaking changes and migration instructions for specific components.
- Rollback instructions are not provided in these release notes; if a rollback is required, follow your usual process to restore a previously pinned release or deployment.
Share any comments on your experience with the upgrade on the project’s GitHub pages so other users and maintainers can benefit.
