Astronomer feature lifecycle
Astronomer uses a structured release program to bring new products and features from early experimentation to general availability (GA). This document defines each stage and what it means for you, including stability, support, and SLA coverage at each phase.
This lifecycle program applies to any Astronomer-released product or feature carrying a Labs, Preview, or GA designation, including Astro platform features, Astronomer-owned open source projects, and standalone tools and applications. It doesn’t apply to Apache Airflow open source software, which follows the Apache release process.
To view the support commitment for GA releases of Astro Runtime, see Astro Runtime maintenance and lifecycle policy. To submit feedback or a support request for a Labs or Preview feature, see Submit a support request.
Labs
Labs features are experimental and might not be fully stable. Frequent and breaking changes can occur based on user feedback. Labs features might not be fully documented and have limited support, no SLA, and no guarantee of continued development. Astronomer provides Labs features at no extra cost, although they might become paid features when they reach Preview or general availability. Access to Labs features varies by product. See the relevant feature documentation for details.
Preview
Preview features are stable and ready for production use. Some planned additions and modifications to feature behaviors can occur before they become generally available. Preview features are fully documented, have reduced support through standard channels with a 24-hour response time, and have a reduced 95% uptime SLA. For paid Preview features, pricing is subject to change. Access to Preview features depends on your Astro plan.
GA
GA features are production-hardened, with proven stability and reliability across many Deployments. Full SLAs and support apply per your Astro plan.
Deprecated
Deprecated features are no longer under active development. They remain functional and documented until Astronomer establishes a removal or end-of-life date, but Astronomer no longer provides technical support for them. Astronomer notifies you of feature deprecations directly and through release notes.