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containerdv2.3.0Kubernetes CoreApr 30, 2026

ACTION 1PLAN 1OTHER 41View full analysis

A substantial operator-facing release with new capabilities, behavior changes, a compatibility constraint, and a deprecation. It is the first annual LTS release under a Kubernetes-aligned cadence, with support planned for at least two years.

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breakingPlugin names disallow commas
OCI hook adjustments accumulate owners, and commas are disallowed in plugin names in this release.

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deprecatedThe shim.Command API, deprecated
Applies if you use shim.Command.
shim.Command is deprecated in containerd 2.3.

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containerdapi/v1.11.0Kubernetes CoreApr 30, 2026

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This release adds and changes API and runtime capabilities, removes a sandbox metadata field, and updates a dependency. No security advisories or vulnerabilities are disclosed.

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breakingThe Container sandbox metadata field, removed
Applies if you use Container in API specs.
The Container field is removed from sandbox metadata in API v1.11.0.

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