Release 6.X

Release 6.X

This article describes the changes of the version 6.x update.

Latest image tag: xeotek/kadeck:6.0.0

Release 6

Patch notes

This section contains all patch notes for Kadeck 6.x.

Release 6.0.0

Streamlined API & Access Management

Kadeck 6 introduces a new Public API for creating and deleting Data Catalog data and topics, alongside new API user management capabilities. Fine-grained access control ensures secure and flexible API usage for enterprise environments.

Full Control Over Kafka Connect Offsets

Kadeck 6 now lets you view and modify Kafka Connect connector offsets for both source and sink connectors. This gives you full control to reset offsets when needed, enabling seamless reprocessing in case of errors or misconfigurations. No more struggling with stuck or failed connectors—fix issues instantly and keep your data flowing.

Private views

Kadeck 6 introduces private views, allowing you to save and organize your work without sharing it with others. Perfect for troubleshooting, temporary analysis, or experimenting without cluttering shared spaces. Stay focused and work privately while keeping your environment clean.

Smaller Improvements

  • Option to overwrite existing connections when importing
  • Connections are now sorted alphabetically for easier navigation
  • Clicking on the offset lag of a consumer group jumps directly to the Data Browser for quick message analysis
  • Numerous UI improvements for a smoother user experience

Fixes

  • Improved frontend build stability
  • Fixed Kafka Streaming Client stability
  • Fixed rights management and audit improvements
  • Fixed calculation for transaction markers and isolated partition processing
  • Fixed pagination “null” error
  • Fixed Kafka Connect read access issues
  • Fixed auto-restart for non-existent Kafka Connectors & improved error handling
  • Fixed persistence of user settings after logout
  • Fixed API user visibility, now only shown on the Administration page

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