v0.8.6 v3.3.0

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HelixDB/helix-dbSep 20, 2026 → Sep 20, 20261 day between releases

What's New

Major version update focusing on query optimization, CLI versioning, and SDK improvements

Breaking Changes

  • Strict RFC3339 timestamp validation in Python and Go SDKs may reject previously accepted timestamps.

New Features

  • CLI image version selection and pull policies
  • SDK managed database selection

Improvements

  • Query optimization for unique-index IN queries
  • Strict RFC3339 timestamp validation
  • Refactor vector modules by responsibility
  • CLI enhancements for docker context precedence and resource names

Bug Fixes

  • Fix unique-index IN queries falling back to label scans
  • Fix workspace CI race and refresh coverage fingerprint
  • Fix CLI EOF and invalid email input handling
  • Fix CLI docker resource names sanitization
  • Fix unified MCP authentication and agent workflow docs

Upgrade Notes

Ensure your applications send RFC3339 compliant timestamps, as validation is now strict. CLI users can now select specific image versions and pull policies. SDK clients gain the ability to select managed databases.

The Two Releases

v0.8.6

RealtimeTTS 0.8.6

Sep 20, 2026· 1 month ago

Adds Qwen GPU and CPU server installation extras, restores a test file, and introduces features including em-dash streaming, language detection, and segment controls.

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v3.3.0

v3.3.0

Sep 20, 2026· 1 month ago

This release focuses on query optimization, CLI enhancements, and SDK improvements. It includes fixes for unique-index IN queries, new image versioning capabilities for the CLI, and managed database selection for SDKs. Additionally, strict validation for timestamps and stream bounds has been added to the Python and Go SDKs.

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