January 2026
Dashboard V2
A completely redesigned dashboard with real-time health monitoring, AI insights, and guided onboarding.Health Overview Grid
Visual cluster cards sorted by health status with critical issues surfaced first.Status Indicators: Color-coded health status (healthy, warning, critical, offline) with animated pulse for critical issues.Resource Breakdown: Running, pending, and failed resource counts with visual progress bars.Quick Actions: Create stacks directly from cluster cards. GitOps connection and agent update indicators visible at a glance.Operations & Alerts
Alerts Summary: Real-time alert statistics with severity breakdown and quick navigation to alert management.Operations Activity: Timeline of recent operations across all clusters with status, progress, and timestamps.GitOps & AI Insights
GitOps Sync Status: Repository connection overview showing connected vs disconnected clusters with direct links to configuration.AI Insights: Summary of recent AI-powered analyses including incident investigations and cluster health assessments.Stacks & Registries
Stacks Overview: Stack deployment statistics per cluster with status indicators.Helm Repositories: Connected registry summary with sync status and navigation to registry management.Recently Accessed: Quick access to your most recently viewed resources across all clusters.Onboarding Experience
Guided Setup: Step-by-step checklist for new users with video tutorials and documentation links.Progress Tracking: Floating progress widget showing completion percentage. Dismissible once core setup is complete.Quick Actions Bar: Common actions accessible from the dashboard including import cluster and command palette shortcuts.Stack Builder Improvements
Node Position Management: Improved automatic layout calculations and smoother drag-and-drop interactions.Performance: Faster stack loading with reduced API calls and improved caching.Bug Fixes: Fixed manifest rename inconsistencies and improved Bill of Materials calculations.Performance & Stability
Backend Optimizations: Optimized database queries and reduced API response times.WebSocket Support: Real-time updates via WebSocket for faster event propagation.Resource Limits: Increased API limits for clusters with larger resource counts.AI Assistant
Mobile View: Improved responsive layout and touch interactions for mobile devices.Agent Updates
ArgoCD SSL Handling: Fixed SSL verification issues and improved certificate handling.Label Selector: Enhanced resource filtering and ArgoCD relationship handling.December 2025
AI Takes Center Stage
This month we’ve revamped our documentation to put the AI Assistant front and center, added comprehensive guides for building production stacks, and expanded integrations.Stack Builder
The visual Stack Builder is now a first-class citizen with comprehensive documentation.ReactFlow Canvas: Drag-and-drop interface powered by ReactFlow for composing add-ons and manifests into deployable stacks.Visual Dependency Management: Connect components on the canvas to define deployment order. Arrows show the flow - source deploys before target.Draft Stacks: Work-in-progress configurations with auto-save, validation, and preview before publishing.Node Operations: Click any component to edit values, view deployment status, or configure namespaces. Safe node deletion prevents dangling edges.Stack Cloning: Clone any Stack to quickly create variations. Deploy the same Stack across dev, staging, and production with environment-specific tweaks.AI-Powered Assistance: Describe what you need and the AI recommends add-ons, suggests configurations, and provides guidance on dependencies.CLI Integration: Manage Stacks from the terminal with the Ankra CLI:ankra get stacks- List all stacks in the active clusterankra get stacks <name>- View stack details with manifests and addonsankra clone <source> <dest>- Clone stacks between clustersankra apply -f stack.yaml- Apply stack configurations
Insight Metrics
Real-time cluster metrics powered by Prometheus integration.Resource Usage Cards: At-a-glance CPU and memory utilization across your cluster with current values and totals.Time Series Charts: Interactive graphs for CPU by node, memory by node, disk I/O, and network traffic (RX/TX).Pod Restarts: Bar chart showing restart counts by namespace to quickly identify unstable workloads.Configurable Time Ranges: View metrics from 15 minutes to 7 days with automatic refresh intervals.Node-Level Drill-Down: Click any series to isolate and focus on specific nodes.Helm Charts & Registries
Completely revamped Helm chart discovery and registry management.Chart Explorer: Browse, search, and filter Helm charts from all connected registries. View chart metadata, versions, and dependencies.HTTP & OCI Registries: Full support for both HTTP-based Helm repositories and OCI registries (GHCR, GAR, ECR, ACR, Docker Hub, Harbor).Auto-Sync: Registries sync automatically to keep chart catalogs up to date. Configure sync intervals per registry.Credential Management: Securely store and manage registry credentials with support for tokens, basic auth, and cloud provider authentication.Explore Helm Charts → | Registry Setup →Alerting
New alerting system to stay on top of cluster issues.Slack Webhooks: Send alerts directly to Slack channels via incoming webhooks. Configure per-cluster or organization-wide.Alert Rules: Define custom alert conditions based on cluster events, resource states, and thresholds.Event-Driven Notifications: Get notified on deployments, failures, scaling events, and health changes.Configure Alerts →AI Assistant Enhancements
The AI Assistant is now the centerpiece of the Ankra experience.Page-Aware Context: The AI automatically knows what you’re looking at. Open a pod and it already has the logs, manifest, events, and related resources. No copy-pasting or explaining.Incident Triangulation: Root cause analysis across multiple data sources:- Container logs with error detection
- Prometheus metrics and anomalies
- Kubernetes manifests and configurations
- Stack deployment history and changes
- Resource relationships and dependencies
- “I need a monitoring stack with Prometheus and Grafana”
- AI recommends add-ons, suggests values, and explains dependencies
- You add the components to your Stack based on the recommendations
- Review and deploy with one click
| Layer | What AI Sees |
|---|---|
| Logs | Container stdout/stderr, error patterns |
| Metrics | CPU, memory, network, custom metrics |
| Manifests | Current and desired state, diffs |
| Events | Kubernetes events, warnings, errors |
| History | Deployment timeline, who changed what |
⌘+J (Mac) or Ctrl+J (Windows/Linux) from anywhere.Claude Opus 4.5: The AI Assistant now runs on Claude Opus 4.5 - Anthropic’s most capable model - by default. No configuration needed.Learn more →New Guides
Build a Monitoring Stack: Step-by-step guide to deploy kube-prometheus-stack with Loki for logs. Read the guideCloudflare Tunnel: Expose services without public IPs or open firewall ports. Read the guideNew Integrations
Prometheus: Connect your Prometheus instance as a metrics data source. Powers Insight Metrics and AI analysis. Learn moreHelm Registries: Expanded documentation for HTTP and OCI registries with provider-specific setup. Learn moreNew Documentation
Kubernetes Resources: Complete pages for Workloads, Networking, Storage, Configuration, and RBAC.Command Palette Guide: Full reference for⌘+K navigation, shortcuts, and commands. Learn moreDocumentation Improvements
Restructured Navigation: Reorganized into logical groups with AI Assistant prominently featured in Get Started.Consistent Formatting: Standardized formatting across all pages.July 2025
Supercharging Stack Builder & Workflows!
Safety, speed, visibility & brand-new integrations-everything you need to build, manage, and share infra.Stack Builder
Safe Node Deletion: Prevent new nodes linking to those being removed-no dangling edges or race conditions.Drag-and-Drop Layout: Manually reposition nodes, then snap them back into a tidy grid with “Reorder.”Reconcile Quick-Jump: Click a resource’s badge to dive directly into the underlying operation.Unsaved-Changes Prompt: Real-time draft indicators highlight pending edits-and you’ll be warned before leaving.Agent & Import Flow
Upgrade Available: Get notified when a new agent version is available-no more missing out on improvements.Pending-Upgrade Fix: Agents no longer stall in “pending-upgrade”-rollbacks are a thing of the past.AI & Automation
In-Context AI Chat: AI Assistant now lives on every page-get guidance right where you work. It’s like having a personal DevOps expert at your fingertips.Chat History: View past conversations in the AI Assistant sidebar-no more lost context.Anthropic Models: Use some of the most advanced AI models available today. Choose between: Claude 3.5 Haiku, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.Resource & CRD Management
CRD Explorer: Browse all CRDs in-app, with filters to zero in on exactly what you need.IaC Source View: Click “View Source” on any generated resource to inspect the GitHub-hosted files.Search & Shareability
Shareable URLs: Bookmark or share any filtered list-teammates see exactly what you see.Enter-Key Power-Up: Press Enter in ⌘+K to immediately run searches or actions.Integrations & Ecosystem
Terraform Provider (Alpha): Define clusters, stacks, and add-ons as code-live on Terraform & OpenTofu. Read DocsMonitoring Stack Walk-Through: Step-by-step video guide with GitOps examples. Watch VideoGitOps Enhancements: Bidirectional syncing & auto-cleanup of stale files. Learn MoreAnkra CLI: Scriptable imports, builds, and add-on management right in your terminal. Get the CLIUsability & Productivity
Sidebar State Saver: Hide or show the sidebar without losing your custom panel layout.Download & Copy: One-click download or copy of cluster add-on configs for backups and sharing.Improved Error Messages: Actionable hints (e.g. invalid URL format) instead of cryptic failures.OCI-Backed Add-on Sources: Support for OCI Helm charts now live-private & credential-based OCI coming next month.June 2025
Stack Builder, Supercharging Infrastructure!
The new Stack Builder update is packed with features to speed up your workflows and make infrastructure building easier than ever. Here’s what’s live:Stack Builder: Go from 0 to 100 in 2.3s
Unified Stacks: Build with manifests and add‑ons side by side. Apply your organization’s custom configs and get add‑ons working out of the box.Cluster Manifest List & View: Instantly browse and inspect all manifests in your cluster.Edge Management: Delete and manage edges in your stack. Nodes now require at least one incoming edge for safety.Live Node Status: See the status of each node directly from the builder review. Watch it go from planned to live from within the interactive builder.Cluster Stack Deletion: Instantly remove entire stacks when you need to reset.Repository & GitOps Integration
Repo Sync: Keep your infrastructure and code always in sync.Create GitHub Repo: Launch new repositories directly from Ankra, ready for GitOps.GitHub Credential Banner: Get notified if your integration needs attention. Every cluster needs a GitHub repo for full GitOps integration and to build your first stack.AI & Automation
AI Stack Recommendations: Get AI-powered recommendations for building infrastructure stacks.AI Assistant: When you select an add‑on or manifest, the assistant guides you through creating and understanding manifests.Team Collaboration
Multi‑Org & Multi‑User: Easily invite your team and collaborate across multiple organizations.Add‑on Experience
Stack Add‑on Cards: Visual add‑on cards for fast browsing.Add‑on Listing Toggle: Switch between only subscribed add‑ons and all available for easier management.Usability & Productivity
LocalStorage Drafts: Your changes are auto‑saved as you work.Background Stack Refresh: See instant, real‑time updates to your stacks.Parent Validation: Prevents duplicate names and parent mismatches automatically.Live Documentation: Comprehensive documentation is now available across the platform.April–May 2025
Enhanced import cluster flow with automated drafts, agent improvements, and expanded Kubernetes resource insights
Upgraded Import Cluster Flow
Cluster Drafts Saved Automatically: Drafts persist in your browser session so you never lose your work if you navigate away. Resume drafts by clicking the island at the top center of any page.Real‑Time Stack Building: When you have a draft, click the floating Add button in the top “island” panel to watch your full YAML manifest assemble live. Once you’re done looking around the add‑ons and profiles, click the import icon to return to the draft and submit it for completion to get the command and import your cluster.Import Cluster Agent Enhancements
Seamless Local‑to‑Cloud Parity: Use thehelm install ankra-agent command from the import cluster on your laptop or on your Kubernetes clusters.Expanded Resource Insights: Live access to Kubernetes resources.ARM & macOS Native Support: Prebuilt binaries for Apple Silicon (M1/M2) and generic ARM64 servers. Easy helm install from the import cluster: helm install ankra-agent.Roadmap Preview: Kubernetes‑Native Integrations
Upcoming support for streaming capabilities that will allow real‑time exploration of the Kubernetes environment:- Expand ArgoCD integration to simplify troubleshooting
- Log streaming of pods
- Creation of Kubernetes resources with add‑ons