Vector vdev-v0.3.12 released on 05-08-2026

Vector vdev-v0.3.12 is out now. It benefits operators and contributors by delivering focused stability fixes, performance and resource optimisations, and updates to developer tooling and CI.
For downloads, the changelog, upgrade instructions and release artefacts visit the project’s GitHub release page or official project pages.
What’s in this release
- Stability fixes addressing crashes, reconnection/IO edge cases, input parsing inconsistencies and resource leaks.
- Performance and resource-usage optimisations: throughput and latency improvements, buffer and memory management tweaks, and reduced CPU overhead.
- Developer and CI updates: build and pipeline changes, test-suite improvements, updated dependencies and security patches plus new debugging helpers for contributors.
Upgrade notes
- Compatibility and versioning: check compatibility with previous vdev releases and the versioning notes on the release page before upgrading; follow the recommended rolling-upgrade checklist provided.
- Rollback guidance: a short checklist for safe rolling upgrades and rollbacks is included — validate fixes and downloaded artefacts in staging and retain previous release artefacts if you need to revert.
If you try the update, share comments or open an issue on the project’s tracker or support channels to report your experience and any regressions you observe.


