OpenTelemetry SDK Versions

Use this skill when you need the latest released OpenTelemetry SDK or package version for a language.

If the broader task is manual instrumentation design or review, pair this with opentelemetry-manual-instrumentation. If the task involves SDK initialization or configuration, pair this with opentelemetry-sdk-setup.

Workflow

1. Open references/generated/otel-version-index.md.

• 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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