qdrant-version-upgrade
Helps your agent update Qdrant without stopping the service. It ensures data remains safe during the upgrade.
What it does
This guide helps you update Qdrant, a database, to a new version. It ensures your application keeps running and your data stays safe during the update.
When to use it
- ✓When a new Qdrant version is released.
- ✓When you need to use features from a newer version.
- ✓To maintain your database's security and performance.
Example of what to ask your AI
“How do I upgrade Qdrant from version 1.15 to 1.17 without stopping my application?”
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How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
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How it works
Qdrant allows gradual updates where you update one server at a time. This ensures your application remains accessible. It's important to follow the correct update order, updating the program (SDK) first, then the main server.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill qdrant-version-upgradeOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/qdrant-version-upgrade/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Qdrant Version Upgrade
Qdrant has the following guarantees about version compatibility:
Major and minor versions of Qdrant and SDK are expected to match. For example, Qdrant 1.17.x is compatible with SDK 1.17.x.
Qdrant is tested for backward compatibility between minor versions. For example, Qdrant 1.17.x should be compatible with SDK 1.16.x. Qdrant server 1.16.x is also expected to be compatible with SDK 1.17.x, but only for the subset of features that were available in 1.16.x.
For migration to the next minor version, it is recommended to first upgrade the SDK to the next minor version and then upgrade the Qdrant server.
Storage compatibility is only guaranteed for one minor version. For example, data stored with Qdrant 1.16.x is expected to be compatible with Qdrant 1.17.x. If you need to migrate more than one minor version, it is required do the upgrade step by step, one minor version at a time. For example, to migrate from 1.15.x to 1.17.x, you need to first upgrade to 1.16.x and then to 1.17.x. Note: Qdrant Cloud automates this process, so you can directly upgrade from 1.15.x to 1.17.x without intermediate steps.
A Qdrant cluster with a replication factor of 2 or higher can be upgraded without downtime by performing a rolling upgrade. This means that you can upgrade one node at a time while the other nodes continue to serve requests. This allows you to maintain availability of your application during the upgrade process. More about replication factor: Replication factor
For managing Qdrant version upgrades in Qdrant Cloud, you can use the qcloud CLI tool.
FAQ
Do I need to update the program (SDK) and the main Qdrant at the same time?
Generally, it's recommended to update the SDK first, then the main Qdrant. This ensures the best compatibility.
Can I skip multiple versions at once?
If you're using the main Qdrant, skipping more than one version at a time is not guaranteed. To skip more, update step-by-step. If you're on Qdrant Cloud, it handles this automatically.
Will my application stop working during the upgrade?
No, if you have more than one Qdrant server (with a replication factor of 2 or higher), you can upgrade them one by one without service interruption.
Details
Original description by the author
Guidance on how to upgrade your Qdrant version without interrupting the availability of your application and ensuring data integrity.
repo: github/awesome-copilot
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 40k
- Ranking position
- #5318
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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