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--- title: Azure Cloud Shell release notes description: This article lists the new features and changes released in Azure Cloud Shell. ms.date: 09/18/2026 ms.topic: release-notes --- # Azure Cloud Shell release notes The following article outlines the changes to Azure Cloud Shell. Changes can include new or updated features and tools, security updates, and bug fixes. Cloud Shell regularly updates Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell, including breaking change releases. For more information about upcoming breaking changes, see the following articles: - [Upcoming breaking changes in Azure PowerShell][10] - [Azure CLI upcoming breaking changes][07] For a tool to be included in Cloud Shell, it must meet certain criteria. For security compliance, tool packages become deprecated when they're no longer actively maintained. There's usually a 30-day notice before a package is removed from the image. We can remove a package sooner if there's a security vulnerability or other critical issue. For more information about the package inclusion criteria, see [Cloud Shell Package inclusion guide][12]. You can install any tool you need in your Cloud Shell session as long as it doesn't require root access. For installation instructions, consult the documentation for the package you require. ## September 2026 Tool updates - Azure CLI upgraded to v2.90.0 - Azure Developer CLI upgraded to v1.32.0 - Azure Functions Core Tools CLI upgraded to v4.14.0 - Azure PowerShell upgraded to v16.3.0 - `azcopy` upgraded to v10.33.0 - Bicep CLI upgraded to v0.46.1 - CLI for Microsoft 365 upgraded to v11.11.0 - GitHub CLI upgraded to v2.97.0 - Inspektor Gadget (`ig`) upgraded to v0.55.0 - istioctl upgraded to v1.31.0 - kubectl upgraded to v1.37.0 - Node.js upgraded to v24.18.1 - `npm` upgraded to v11.16.0 - PostgreSQL upgraded to v16.15 - rsync upgraded to v3.5.0 - Terraform upgraded to v1.16.0 ## August 2026 As of August 7, 2026, the classic user interface has been removed from all regions. ## July 2026 As of July 27, 2026, we removed the classic Cloud Shell user interface in most regions. The new user interface is now the default. The classic user interface will be removed from the remaining regions by the end of August 2026. Tool updates - Ansible upgraded to version 2.21.1 - Azure CLI upgraded to version 2.88.0 - Azure Developer CLI upgraded to version 1.27.0 - Azure Functions Core Tools CLI upgraded to version 4.12.0. - Azure PowerShell upgraded to version 16.1.0 - Bicep CLI upgraded to version 0.44.1 - CLI for M365 upgraded to version 11.9.0 - Inspektor Gadget (`ig`) upgraded to version 0.53.2 - `istioctl` upgraded to version 1.30.1 ## May 2026 Feature update There's a new button to the Cloud Shell menu bar that opens a new browser tab and transfers your session to a Visual Studio Code (VS Code) environment in the browser. This feature gives you access to a more feature rich code editor when the built-in Cloud Shell editor doesn't meet your needs. In this environment, you have the full VS Code interface, including the file explorer, editor, and integrated terminal. The terminal in VS Code is now your Cloud Shell terminal with the same built-in authentication and packages that cloud shell provides. VS Code has access to all files stored in your Cloud Shell session and any mounted storage account. For more information, see [How to use Azure Cloud Shell in the new user interface][18]. Tool updates - Az CLI upgraded to v2.86.0 - Azure Developer CLI upgraded to v1.24.1 - Azure Functions Core Tools CLI upgraded to v4.10.0 - Azure PowerShell upgraded to v15.6.0 - Bicep CLI upgraded to v0.42.1 - CLI for M365 upgraded to v11.6.0 - Helm upgraded to v4.1 - Inspektor Gadget (`ig`) upgraded to v0.52.0 - `kubectl` upgraded to v1.36.0 - `Node.js` upgraded to v24.14.1 - `npm` upgraded to v11.11.0 - `istioctl` upgraded to v1.29.1 - `containerd` upgraded to v2.1.6 ## April 2026 Feature updates - The Cloud Shell editor user interface was improved. It now includes a File menu and new keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see [How to use the Azure Cloud Shell editor (New)][17]. - You can now start a specific shell in Cloud Shell using URL parameters. - To open Cloud Shell running Bash use: `https://portal.azure.com/?feature.azureconsole.shell=bash#cloudshell` - To open Cloud Shell running PowerShell use: `https://portal.azure.com/?feature.azureconsole.shell=pwsh#cloudshell` Tool updates - Az CLI upgraded to v2.84.0 - AzCopy upgraded to v10.32.1 - Azure Developer CLI upgraded to v1.23.7 - Azure Functions Core Tools CLI upgraded to v4.8.0 - Azure PowerShell upgraded to v15.4.0 - Bicep CLI upgraded to 0.41.2 - Go upgraded to v1.26.1 - Helm upgraded to v3.19 - Inspektor Gadget (`ig`) upgraded to v0.50 - Microsoft.Graph PowerShell modules upgraded to v2.36.0 - MicrosoftPowerBIMgmt modules upgraded to v1.3.80 - PostreSQL upgraded to v16.12 - Vim upgraded to v9.2 ## February 2026 Tool updates - Az CLI v2.82.0. This release includes breaking changes. For more information, see [Release notes & updates - Azure CLI][05]. - Azure PowerShell v15.2.0. This release includes breaking changes. For more information, see [Azure PowerShell release notes][09]. New supported token audience - The `https://appservice.azure.com/` audience was added as a supported token audience in Cloud Shell for the public cloud. For other token audiences or clouds, see the troubleshooting section in the [Azure Cloud Shell Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)][06]. ## November 2025 User experience improvements - You can now use <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>V</kbd> to paste on Windows and Linux. Previously, you had to use <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd>+<kbd>V</kbd> to paste. - You can now drag and drop files in the new UI. Previously, this feature was only available in the old UI. You can use this feature to upload individual files, but not folders. Tool updates - Az CLI v2.79.0 - PostgreSQL v16.10 - Azure PowerShell v14.6.0 ## June 2025 Tool updates - Updated Azure CLI to v2.74.0 - Updated Azure PowerShell to v14.1.0 - Updated .NET to v9.0.3 - Updated Microsoft.PowerShell.PSResourceGet to v1.1.1. This version includes support for MAR as a PSRepository. - Added [Inspektor Gadget][14] and `kubectl-gadget` packages. Inspektor Gadget offers tools for data collection and system inspection on Kubernetes clusters and Linux hosts using eBPF. - `msodbcsql18` and `mssql-tools18` were readded to the image. ## April 2025 The base image for Azure Cloud Shell was updated to use the latest version of **Azure Linux 3.0**. With this release, the following changes were made: - Upgraded versions of many packages including Python 3.12.9, PostgreSQL 16.7, and Node.js v20.14.0 - [Azure Functions Core Tools][02] was readded to the image. - The following packages were removed: - `msodbcsql18` and `mssql-tools18` - `Apparmor` is primarily used in Ubuntu and not in Azure Linux. - `redis` was removed due to changes in licensing. For more information, see [Redis license update: What you need to know][11]. ## January 2025 Tool updates - Updated Azure CLI to [v2.68.0][04] - Updated Azure PowerShell to [v13.1.0][08] - Removed guava-android Java library ## December 2024 Tool updates - The mysql client was replaced with the mariadb client. You can still run `mysql` commands in Cloud Shell, but the client is now the mariadb client. - .NET was upgraded from .NET 7 to .NET 8 - The moby-cli and docker packages were removed since you can't start the daemons in Cloud Shell. Deprecated Packages The following packages were removed for compliance with our package inclusion policy. - [packer][08] - [sfctl][03] Published policy for inclusion of new tools - [Package inclusion guide][12] ## May 2024 New features - Updated user interface Cloud Shell recently updated the user interface for the Cloud Shell terminal window. The new toolbar uses text-based menu items rather than icons, making it easier to find the desired action. For more information, see [How to use the new user interface for Azure Cloud Shell][16]. - Support for ephemeral sessions Ephemeral sessions don't require a storage account. You can upload or create new files in your Cloud Shell session. Those files are removed shortly after the window is closed or when Cloud Shell is restarted. For more information, see [Get started with Azure Cloud Shell ephemeral sessions][01]. Deprecated Packages The following packages were removed for security compliance. The maintainers deprecated these packages or are no longer maintained. If you need to use these tools, you can install them in your Cloud Shell session. For installation instructions, consult the documentation for the package you require. - [Batch-Shipyard][14] - [blobxfer][15] - [Yeoman (yo)][15] - [generator-az-terra module][13] - [Azure-functions-cli][13] <!-- link references --> [01]: ./get-started/ephemeral.md?tabs=powershell [02]: /azure/azure-functions/functions-core-tools-reference?tabs=v2 [03]: /azure/service-fabric/service-fabric-cli [04]: /cli/azure/release-notes-azure-cli [05]: /powershell/azure/release-notes-azureps?view=azps-13.1.0&preserve-view=true [06]: faq-troubleshooting.md#terminal-output---audience-service-audience-url-is-not-a-supported-msi-token-audience [07]: https://azure.microsoft.com/blog/redis-license-update-what-you-need-to-know/ [08]: https://developer.hashicorp.com/packer/docs/intro [09]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-functions-core-tools [10]: https://github.com/Azure/batch-shipyard [11]: https://github.com/Azure/blobxfer [12]: https://github.com/Azure/CloudShell/blob/master/docs/package-inclusion-guide.md [13]: https://github.com/Azure/generator-az-terra-module [14]: https://inspektor-gadget.io/ [15]: https://yeoman.io/ [16]: use-the-shell-window.md [17]: use-cloud-shell-editor.md [18]: use-the-shell-window.md