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Edge Server is currently in preview with nightly builds. These release notes track significant changes and improvements as the product evolves toward stable release.

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Preview Releases

Edge Server is released nightly during the preview period. Each build includes the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes. As this is a preview release, breaking changes may occur between nightly builds. Always review the configuration schema when updating.

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Recent Updates

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March 2026 - Latest Preview Features

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New HTTP API Endpoints

  • POST /execute: Execute DQL (Ditto Query Language) statements through the HTTP API
  • POST /attachments/upload: Upload attachments to the small peer
  • GET /attachments/{id}: Download attachments from the small peer
  • GET /presence: View the presence graph of peers on the edge server
  • GET /logs: Download comprehensive logs as a .tar.gz file (includes both Ditto SDK logs and edge server application logs)
  • GET /docs: Access Edge Server HTTP API documentation directly from the server

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Security & Authentication

  • HTTPS Support: Full TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 support for secure communications
  • API Key Authentication: Generate and manage API keys for client authentication via CLI
  • Identity Resource: New identity resource type in YAML configuration
  • Permission-Based Access Control: Operation-based permissions for fine-grained request authorization
  • Access Audit Logging: Comprehensive audit log collection and retrieval for compliance

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Performance & Reliability

  • HTTP Request Throttling: Configure rate limiting to protect server resources
  • HTTP Server Limits: Enforceable limits on a per-endpoint basis
  • Request Timeouts: Configurable HTTP request timeout settings
  • TCP Keepalive: TCP keepalive configuration for connection health
  • Connection Limits: Configurable TCP connection and backlog limits

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Configuration Improvements

  • DittoDatabase Resource: New resource type for database configuration
  • DittoSubscription Resource: New resource type for subscription management
  • CLI Commands: Enhanced CLI for config operations and running the edge server
  • Rotating Log Files: Configurable rotating log file support

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August 20, 2025

  • Enhanced Configuration: Improved transport configuration options for mesh networking
  • Persistence Management: Better control over data directory locations
  • Logging Improvements: Configurable log levels
  • HTTP API: Full HTTP API support for querying and manipulating data
  • Cloud Sync: Connect to Ditto Cloud or self-hosted Ditto Server
  • Small Peers Mode: Operate in offline-only mode with local mesh networking
  • Docker Support: Official Docker images for containerized deployments

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Known Limitations

During the preview period, the following limitations apply:
  • API may change based on feedback
  • Not recommended for production use
  • Limited platform support (Linux x86_64 and arm64 only for native builds)
  • Some advanced features from the full SDK may not be available
  • Network transports are configured declaratively

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Providing Feedback

As you test Edge Server, please provide feedback through:
  • Your Ditto account representative
  • Support tickets through the Ditto Portal

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Coming Soon

Planned features for upcoming releases:
  • Additional authentication providers beyond API keys
  • Enhanced monitoring and metrics dashboards
  • Extended platform support (macOS, Windows)
  • Performance optimizations for resource-constrained environments
  • Advanced querying capabilities
Note: This document will be updated as new preview releases become available. Check back regularly for the latest information.