---
id: v1.0.0
title: v1.0.0
description: Backstage Release v1.0.0
---

These are the release notes for the v1.0.0 release of [Backstage](https://backstage.io/).

A huge thanks to the whole team of maintainers and contributors as well as the amazing Backstage Community for the hard work in getting this release developed and done.

## Highlights

### Packages Reaching 1.0

Several packages have reached version 1.0, you can read more about the effect of this in our [versioning policy](https://backstage.io/docs/overview/versioning-policy).

#### Backstage Core

- [`@backstage/app-defaults`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/app-defaults)
- [`@backstage/config-loader`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/config-loader)
- [`@backstage/config`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/config)
- [`@backstage/core-app-api`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/core-app-api)
- [`@backstage/core-plugin-api`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/core-plugin-api)
- [`@backstage/dev-utils`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/dev-utils)
- [`@backstage/errors`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/errors)
- [`@backstage/integration-react`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/integration-react)
- [`@backstage/integration`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/integration)
- [`@backstage/test-utils`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/test-utils)
- [`@backstage/types`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/types)
- [`@backstage/version-bridge`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/version-bridge)

#### Software Catalog

- [`@backstage/catalog-client`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/catalog-client)
- [`@backstage/catalog-model`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/catalog-model)
- [`@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend)
- [`@backstage/plugin-catalog-common`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-catalog-common)
- [`@backstage/plugin-catalog-react`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-catalog-react)
- [`@backstage/plugin-catalog`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-catalog)

#### Software Templates

- [`@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend)
- [`@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-common`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-common)
- [`@backstage/plugin-scaffolder`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-scaffolder)

#### TechDocs

- [`@backstage/plugin-techdocs-backend`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-techdocs-backend)
- [`@backstage/plugin-techdocs-node`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-techdocs-node)
- [`@backstage/plugin-techdocs`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-techdocs)
- [`@techdocs/cli`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@techdocs/cli)

### Switch from `@vscode/sqlite3` to `better-sqlite3`

The default SQLite3 driver has been switched to [better-sqlite3](https://github.com/JoshuaWise/better-sqlite3), as many users were running into issues with installation of `@vscode/sqlite3`.

### New plugin: Google Calendar

The new `@backstage/plugin-gcalendar` plugin provides a home page widget that shows your Google Calendar events. Contributed by [@alexrybch](https://github.com/alexrybch) ([#9719](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/pull/9719))

### Scaffolder Template Preview

The scaffolder page now provides a editor and preview page for templates, where you can see a live preview of the template form. The preview page can be found under the `/preview` sub route, typically at `/create/preview`. Contributed by [@kuangp](https://github.com/kuangp) ([#9841](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/pull/9841))

### Package renames:

The following packages have been renamed, be sure to update your usage:

- `@backstage/search-common` -> `@backstage/plugin-search-common`
- `@backstage/techdocs-common` -> `@backstage/plugin-techdocs-node`

## Security Fixes

This release does not contain any security fixes.

## Upgrade path

We recommend that you keep your Backstage project up to date with this latest release. For more guidance on how to upgrade, check out the documentation for [keeping Backstage updated](https://backstage.io/docs/getting-started/keeping-backstage-updated).

## Links and References

Below you can find a list of links and references to help you learn about and start using this new release.

- [Backstage official website](https://backstage.io/), [documentation](https://backstage.io/docs/), and [getting started guide](https://backstage.io/docs/getting-started/)
- [GitHub repository](https://github.com/backstage/backstage)
- Backstage's [versioning and support policy](https://backstage.io/docs/overview/versioning-policy)
- [Community Discord](https://discord.gg/backstage-687207715902193673) for discussions and support
- [Changelog](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/releases/tag/v1.0.0) for this release
- Backstage [Demos](https://backstage.io/demos), [Blog](https://backstage.io/blog), [Roadmap](https://backstage.io/docs/overview/roadmap) and [Plugins](https://backstage.io/plugins)

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