Install or Upgrade Redpanda Connect

This page helps you choose how to install or upgrade Redpanda Connect. Select the method that best fits your needs:

Method When to use Limitations

Method	When to use	Limitations
Redpanda CLI (recommended)	The simplest way to install, upgrade, and manage Redpanda Connect. Works on all supported platforms. Automatically upgrades with a single command.	Doesn’t include connectors that require cgo (for example, TigerBeetle).
Helm chart (Kubernetes)	Deploy and manage Redpanda Connect on Kubernetes clusters using Helm. Supports upgrades and rollbacks.	Requires a running Kubernetes cluster and Helm. Not for bare metal or VM installs.
Prebuilt binary (advanced users)	Use when you need a cgo-enabled binary with extra connectors, such as TigerBeetle. Prebuilt archives are published for Linux AMD64.	Not available for Windows, macOS, or Docker images. You must manage upgrades manually.
Build from source (power users / contributors)	Gives full control. Lets you build with `CGO_ENABLED=1` to include connectors such as TigerBeetle.	Requires Go toolchain and build setup.

The simplest way to install, upgrade, and manage Redpanda Connect. Works on all supported platforms. Automatically upgrades with a single command.

Doesn’t include connectors that require cgo (for example, TigerBeetle).

Deploy and manage Redpanda Connect on Kubernetes clusters using Helm. Supports upgrades and rollbacks.

Requires a running Kubernetes cluster and Helm. Not for bare metal or VM installs.

Use when you need a cgo-enabled binary with extra connectors, such as TigerBeetle. Prebuilt archives are published for Linux AMD64.

Not available for Windows, macOS, or Docker images. You must manage upgrades manually.

Gives full control. Lets you build with CGO_ENABLED=1 to include connectors such as TigerBeetle.

Requires Go toolchain and build setup.

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