# Apache Flink Kubernetes Operator 1.13.0 Release Announcement

DevFeed: [Apache Flink Kubernetes Operator 1.13.0 Release Announcement](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/apache-flink-kubernetes-operator-1-13-0-release-announcement-48512.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://flink.apache.org/2025/09/29/apache-flink-kubernetes-operator-1.13.0-release-announcement/>)

Published: 2025-09-29T20:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Apache Flink® -- Stateful Computations over Data Streams on Apache Flink](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/apache-flink-stateful-computations-over-data-streams-on-apache-flink.md>)

Topics: [flink](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/flink.md>), [apache-flink](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/apache-flink.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>)

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## AI overview

Apache Flink Kubernetes Operator 1.13.0 adds support for Flink 2.1, structured YAML configuration, operator upgrade fixes, improved REST exception fetching, configurable session deletion, and an additional CRD compatibility check.

## Source excerpt

The Apache Flink community is excited to announce the release of Flink Kubernetes Operator 1.13.0! The version brings a number of important fixes and improvements to both core and autoscaler modules. We encourage you to download the release and share your experience with the community through the Flink mailing lists or JIRA! We're looking forward to your feedback! Highlights # Flink 2.1 Support # The Flink Kubernetes Operator and Autoscaler 1.