Coder v2.8.0
Coder v2.8.0 brings improved workspace customization, new UI enhancements, and expanded template capabilities. This update introduces workspace parameter autofill, workspace favorites, and template .zip file support. Additionally, users can now see workspace name suggestions when creating a new workspace, and Prometheus metrics have been added for better observability.
New Features
- Workspace Enhancements –
- Parameters in the "Create Workspace" page are now autofilled based on previous values.
- Workspace name suggestions now appear below the name field.
- Users can mark workspaces as favorites, keeping them at the top of their list.
- Parameters in the "Create Workspace" page are now autofilled based on previous values.
- Template & CLI Improvements –
- Added .zip file support for Coder templates for easier template management.
- Introduced
coder open vscodeCLI command for streamlined development. - Templates now show deprecation messages on the template page.
- Added .zip file support for Coder templates for easier template management.
- Customization & UI Updates –
- Users can now see their avatars on the workspace page.
- The "Create Template" form has been simplified by removing advanced settings.
- Added customizable upgrade messages for client/server version mismatches.
- Users can now see their avatars on the workspace page.
- Observability & Logging –
- Prometheus metrics added to ServerTailnet for better monitoring.
- Improved logging for agent statistics, Tailnet, and PG Coordinator.
- Prometheus metrics added to ServerTailnet for better monitoring.
Breaking Changes
None in this release.
View the full changelog on GitHub.
This release streamlines workspace creation, enhances UI interactions, and improves observability. If you have questions or feedback, join the conversation on Discord or email us directly!