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**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0
DataSHIELD Ecosystem software releases will appear here --- ## [Opal 6.0 Release](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/opal-6-0-release/1587)
**Author:** [@yannick](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/yannick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 10:33 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/opal-6-0-release/1587 "2026-10-05T10:33:32Z")
Hi, Opal 6.0 is out, with the following features: Internal database: Opal can now run in “lightweight” mode, without external database. DataSHIELD usage quotas: it is now possible to set quotas per R execution time an… --- ## [Molgenis Armadillo 5.17.2 Release](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/molgenis-armadillo-5-17-2-release/1553)
**Author:** [@mkslofstra](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/mkslofstra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2026 14:16 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/molgenis-armadillo-5-17-2-release/1553 "2026-08-28T14:16:08Z")
:rocket: Armadillo v5.17.2 is out! :tada: This release brings some exciting improvements and important fixes for Armadillo users: :package: Upload & download workspaces You can now easily upload and download workspaces,… --- ## [dsBase 6.3.5 relase](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-5-relase/1460)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2026 16:21 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-5-relase/1460 "2026-02-23T16:21:00Z")
The release for dsBase 6.3.5 is how available. Release 6.3.5 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub dsBase is also available on the CRAN Changes in release 6.3.5 includes: Addition of mdPatternDS.R Update to glmSLMADSDS.assi… --- ## [dsBase 6.3.5-RC2 release](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-5-rc2-release/1458)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2026 15:28 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-5-rc2-release/1458 "2026-02-22T15:28:53Z")
The release candidate 2 for dsBase 6.3.5 is how available. Release 6.3.5-RC2 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Purpose of release candidate, over 6.3.4 is to: Align release versions of dsBase and dsBaseClient Incorporate… --- ## [dsBase 6.3.5-RC1 release](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-5-rc1-release/1457)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 February 2026 13:49 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-5-rc1-release/1457 "2026-02-20T13:49:40Z")
The release candidate 1 for dsBase 6.3.5 is how available. Release 6.3.5-RC1 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Purpose of release candidate is to: Align release versions of dsBase and dsBaseClient Addition of mdPatternDS… --- ## [DataSHIELD Python 0.2.0](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-python-0-2-0/1456)
**Author:** [@yannick](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/yannick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 February 2026 11:09 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-python-0-2-0/1456 "2026-02-18T11:09:16Z")
Hi, I just updated the DataSHIELD Client API in Python: datashield package on Pypi along with its Opal implementation datashield-opal package on Pypi. See usage example at: DataSHIELD Python Demo - Jupyter notebook No… --- ## [Planning for 6.4.0 (dsBase and dsBaseClient)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/planning-for-6-4-0-dsbase-and-dsbaseclient/1454)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2026 14:43 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/planning-for-6-4-0-dsbase-and-dsbaseclient/1454 "2026-02-13T14:43:14Z")
We are planning for the release of dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.4.0. The current features being considered are documented in the wiki page If you wish another feature to be considered please at add to the page, or get in … --- ## [Opal 5.5 released](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/opal-5-5-released/1433)
**Author:** [@yannick](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/yannick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 18:06 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/opal-5-5-released/1433 "2026-01-22T18:06:48Z")
Hi all, Opal 5.5 is out, it comes with the following features: API documentation: all web services are documented using OpenAPI standard User info: better tracking of users who authenticated via OpenID Connect R/DataS… --- ## [Molgenis Armadillo v5.12.2 release](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/molgenis-armadillo-v5-12-2-release/1416)
**Author:** [@mkslofstra](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/mkslofstra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 January 2026 14:16 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/molgenis-armadillo-v5-12-2-release/1416 "2026-01-12T14:16:00Z")
:rocket: Release v5.12.2 is out! This release focuses on stability, security, and usability improvements. We’ve added UI support for the metadata endpoint in the Project Explorer, introduced API token authentication for … --- ## [dsBaseClient 6.3.5 has been accepted by the CRAN](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbaseclient-6-3-5-has-been-accepted-by-the-cran/1414)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 January 2026 16:01 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbaseclient-6-3-5-has-been-accepted-by-the-cran/1414 "2026-01-07T16:01:11Z")
dsBaseClient 6.3.5 (corresponds to 6.3.5 RC3) has been accepted by the CRAN - CRAN: Package dsBaseClient Stuart --- ## [dsBaseClient 6.3.5-RC3 release](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbaseclient-6-3-5-rc3-release/1412)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2025 11:32 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbaseclient-6-3-5-rc3-release/1412 "2025-12-15T11:32:03Z")
The release candidate 3 for dsBaseClient 6.3.5 is how available. Release 6.3.5-RC3 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub Purpose of release candidate is to: Find issues with a possible release of dsBaseClient 6.3.5 --- ## [Opal 5.4 released](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/opal-5-4-released/1398)
**Author:** [@yannick](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/yannick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2025 08:15 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/opal-5-4-released/1398 "2025-12-10T08:15:13Z")
Hi all, Opal 5.4 is out, and it brings some additional security features, to conform with the best practices promoted by the OWASP Foundation. Re-authentication is requested when updating critical information Cross-si… --- ## [Upcoming release of dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.5](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/upcoming-release-of-dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-5/1388)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2025 09:04 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/upcoming-release-of-dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-5/1388 "2025-11-26T09:04:34Z")
We are make in good progress with the upcoming release of dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.5. The main focus of this release is being able to have dsBaseClient in the CRAN. We would like to know if there are any other change… --- ## [Opal 5.3, DSI 1.8, DSOpal 1.5, opalr 3.5, odbc.resourcer 1.0](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/opal-5-3-dsi-1-8-dsopal-1-5-opalr-3-5-odbc-resourcer-1-0/1387)
**Author:** [@yannick](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/yannick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2025 10:08 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/opal-5-3-dsi-1-8-dsopal-1-5-opalr-3-5-odbc-resourcer-1-0/1387 "2025-11-11T10:08:01Z")
Hi all, Here are some updates on the DataSHIELD infrastructure side :rocket: : Opal 5.3 Improved Kubernetes integration with remote R session management, Built-in support of MS SQL Server databases. See Opal 5.3 rele… --- ## [Armadillo v5.9.4 is live!](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/armadillo-v5-9-4-is-live/1351)
**Author:** [@mkslofstra](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/mkslofstra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2025 10:43 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/armadillo-v5-9-4-is-live/1351 "2025-09-29T10:43:59Z")
:rocket: Armadillo v5.9.4 is live! All the updates that were presented at the DataSHIELD conference last week are now included! :tada: :sparkles: Highlights New metadata endpoint & enhanced profile info Full Docker ima… --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4/1336)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2025 16:42 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4/1336 "2025-09-21T16:42:13Z")
The release for dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 is how available. Release 6.3.4 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.4 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub dsBase is also available on the CRAN --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 - RC5 (release candidates 5)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4-rc5-release-candidates-5/1335)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 15:23 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4-rc5-release-candidates-5/1335 "2025-09-18T15:23:02Z")
This is the fifth release candidate (RC5) for dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 are available. Release 6.3.4-RC5 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.4-RC5 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub 6.3.4-RC5 contains DSMolge… --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 - RC4 (release candidates 4)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4-rc4-release-candidates-4/1325)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2025 15:17 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4-rc4-release-candidates-4/1325 "2025-08-28T15:17:58Z")
This is the third release candidate (RC3) for dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 are available. Release 6.3.4-RC4 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.4-RC4 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub 6.3.4-RC4 contains a… --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 - RC3 (release candidates 3)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4-rc3-release-candidates-3/1324)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2025 10:33 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4-rc3-release-candidates-3/1324 "2025-08-22T10:33:10Z")
This is the third release candidate (RC3) for dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 are available. Release 6.3.4-RC3 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.4-RC3 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub The changes to this … --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 - RC2 (release candidates 2)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4-rc2-release-candidates-2/1308)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2025 08:57 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4-rc2-release-candidates-2/1308 "2025-08-21T08:57:01Z")
This is the second release candidate (RC2) for dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 are available. Release 6.3.4-RC2 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.4-RC2 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub The changes to this… --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 - RC1 (release candidates 1)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4-rc1-release-candidates-1/1295)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2025 14:21 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-4-rc1-release-candidates-1/1295 "2025-08-18T14:21:15Z")
This is the first release candidate (RC1) for dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.4 are available. Release 6.3.4-RC1 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.4-RC1 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub The changes to this … --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.3 release](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-3-release/1289)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2025 11:13 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-3-release/1289 "2025-07-25T11:13:01Z")
The release of dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.3 are available. Release 6.3.3 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.3 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub The changes to this release, over from 6.3.2, include: Remove d… --- ## [dsBase 6.3.3 accepted by the CRAN](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-3-accepted-by-the-cran/1285)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2025 11:13 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-3-accepted-by-the-cran/1285 "2025-07-20T11:13:34Z")
dsBase 6.3.3 (corresponds to 6.3.3 RC3) has been accepted by the CRAN (with some issue to address) - https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/dsBase/ Stuart --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.3 - RC3 (release candidates 3)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-3-rc3-release-candidates-3/1273)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 July 2025 08:06 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-3-rc3-release-candidates-3/1273 "2025-07-17T08:06:10Z")
There is a release candidate (RC3) for dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.3 are available. Release 6.3.3-RC3 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.3-RC3 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub The changes to this release, over… --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.3 - RC2 (release candidates 2)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-3-rc2-release-candidates-2/1267)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2025 14:01 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-3-rc2-release-candidates-2/1267 "2025-06-29T14:01:09Z")
This is the first release candidate (RC1) for dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.3 are available. Release 6.3.3-RC2 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.3-RC2 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub The changes to this releas… --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.3 - RC1 (release candidates 10](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-3-rc1-release-candidates-10/1266)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 10:56 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-3-rc1-release-candidates-10/1266 "2025-06-27T10:56:29Z")
This is the first release candidate (RC1) for dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.3 are available. Release 6.3.3-RC1 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.3-RC1 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub The changes to this releas… --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.2 release](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-2-release/1250)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2025 10:41 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-2-release/1250 "2025-06-15T10:41:39Z")
The release of dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.2 are available. Release 6.3.2 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.2 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub The changes to this release, over from 6.3.1, include: Suitable… --- ## [dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.2 - release candiates](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-2-release-candiates/1249)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2025 11:32 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-and-dsbaseclient-6-3-2-release-candiates/1249 "2025-06-02T11:32:25Z")
This is the first release candidate (RC1) for dsBase and dsBaseClient 6.3.2 are available. Release 6.3.2-RC1 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Release 6.3.2-RC1 · datashield/dsBaseClient · GitHub The changes to this releas… --- ## [Armadillo v5.0.0 released](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/armadillo-v5-0-0-released/1229)
**Author:** [@mkslofstra](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/mkslofstra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2025 08:52 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/armadillo-v5-0-0-released/1229 "2025-05-01T08:52:57Z")
Hi all! We’re very pleased to announce the release of Armadillo version 5. Please note that this is a major version update, so updating is not a simple drop and replace, (a few) additional steps are required. For additio… [Next page](https://datashield.discourse.group/c/releases/11.md?page=1)