OpenChoreo v1.3.0-rc.2 removes deprecated cluster-prefixed MCP tools

The OpenChoreo project has released version v1.3.0-rc.2, as detailed in its GitHub release notes. This update introduces several new features, including audit logs for state-modifying operations, cost insights dashboards, and platform logs querying capabilities. Additionally, it enhances local development workflows with a new installer and dependency tunneling tools, upgrades the bundled identity provider to ThunderID 1.0.1, and redesigns the portal experience with customizable widgets and namespace-level diagrams.

Among the changes, the release removes deprecated cluster-prefixed MCP tools, marking their end-of-life. Operators who rely on these tools will need to migrate to alternative MCP tools provided in this version. The removal of these tools aligns with the project's broader effort to streamline and modernize its tooling ecosystem.

Before upgrading, operators should verify whether any automation scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or operational processes depend on the deprecated cluster-prefixed MCP tools. Failure to address these dependencies could result in broken workflows or operational disruptions. This change reflects a common pattern in modern cloud projects, where legacy tools are phased out to reduce maintenance overhead and encourage adoption of newer, more robust alternatives.