This is an archived snapshot of the v1.6 documentation and is no longer actively maintained. For new deployments, see the current documentation.
1.6 release guide
KubeClipper v1.6.0 was released on June 2, 2026 as a stable release. Release · Full changelog.
Included changes
- containerd 2 and Calico v3.31.5 support, with an updated Kubernetes matrix.
- Improved Operation commands and logs, including a cluster-wide TUI.
kcctl set clusterfor external cluster access configuration.- Persistent registry configuration and fixes that preserve existing containerd configuration when updating registry authentication.
Component matrix
| Kubernetes | containerd | Calico |
|---|---|---|
| v1.36.1 (default) | 2.2.4 | v3.31.5 |
| v1.35.0 | 1.7.29 | v3.29.6 |
| v1.34.2 | 1.7.29 | v3.29.6 |
Source: v1.6.0 README. Available resources also depend on the uploaded versions and architecture.
Architecture and default ports
1.6 consists of kc-server, kc-agent, kcctl, Console, and platform etcd. It distributes tasks using built-in or external NATS. This differs from the API-driven Operation v2 architecture in 1.7.
| Purpose | Default port |
|---|---|
| Console | HTTP 80 |
| Server API | HTTPS 8080 |
| Resource service | 8081 |
| NATS client / cluster | 9889 / 9890, TLS enabled by default |
| Platform etcd client / peer / metrics | 12379 / 12380 / 12381 |
| SSH deployment | 22 |
Restrict management access and check your actual deployment configuration. Sources: v1.6.0 deployment options.
Command differences from 1.7
- 1.6 uses
kcctl operation terminate; 1.7 usescancel. - 1.6 does not provide
kcctl statusorkcctl doctor; inspect node services and logs instead. - Use the 1.6 matrix, NATS configuration, and task model with 1.6 binaries.