Platform Updates: Q1/2026

An eventful first quarter is behind us. Here’s an overview of the key updates:

Quantum CLI v3

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The new major version of our Quantum CLI is here. We took the opportunity to make fundamental improvements:

• Simplified commands for a more intuitive workflow
• API key authentication
• Removal of username/password authentication
• Optimized Docker image
• MCP support (Model Context Protocol) for integration with AI assistants (to the details)

Full migration details are available in our documentation. You can obtain the CLI via the following methods:

Download: cli-v3.planetary-quantum.com

Docker / Podman:

docker run --rm -e QUANTUM_API_KEY \
  r.planetary-quantum.com/quantum-public:3 \
  --help

# or with Podman
podman run --rm -e QUANTUM_API_KEY \
  r.planetary-quantum.com/quantum-public:3 \
  --help

GitHub Action:

- uses: hostwithquantum/setup-quantum-cli@v2.0.0
  with:
    api-key: ${{ secrets.API_KEY }}

Note: Quantum CLI v2 will continue to be supported until the end of Q2/2026 latest. We recommend upgrading to v3 soon.

Quantum Console

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We have updated the Quantum Console (Portainer) to the current LTS version.

Outlook: Q2/2026

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In the second quarter, you can look forward to exciting new features around our ID server:

• Two-factor authentication for enhanced security
• Quantum API tokens for integrating our services
• Self-service portal for managing your resources independently