OpenTelemetry SDK Versions

Workflow

1. Open

   references/generated/otel-version-index.md

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• identify the row for the project language and package
• use the bundled table as the default source of truth for supported languages in this repository

1. Choose the version deliberately.

• prefer the latest released version when it is compatible with the project
• if the latest release is not compatible, choose the latest compatible version and state the compatibility reason explicitly
• reuse that decision for the rest of the task unless the language, package, or constraints change

1. Resolve companion packages from the release source.

• the index covers one primary SDK package per language
• if the task requires additional packages from the same ecosystem (exporters, instrumentations, resource detectors), look up their versions from the release source — do not infer or reuse the primary package version
• sub-packages within the same project often share a version line but not always; confirm each package individually

1. Use the linked follow-up sources when needed.

• use the Release Source column to confirm the package or repo
• use the Setup Docs column for SDK setup guidance
• use the Examples column for implementation references when examples are available

1. Handle gaps explicitly.

• if the requested language or package is not in the bundled index, say that the index does not cover that exact package
• then fall back to the official release source and official docs for that package
• do not assume an unreleased, prerelease, or incompatible version is acceptable without saying so