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title: "Tinybird Forward CLI v1.0.0 is now stable"
excerpt: "CLI v1.0.0 is stable, preview data from Kafka Connections, and deployment improvements."
date: "2025-12-05"
---

# Tinybird Forward CLI v1.0.0 is now stable

The Tinybird Forward CLI is now stable at version 1.0.0, bringing new features and improvements. You can install or upgrade the CLI from [PyPI](https://pypi.org/project/tinybird/) or by running `curl https://tinybird.co | sh`.

## Preview data from Kafka Connections with `tb connection data`

You can now preview the data stream from a Connection using the new `tb connection data` command. This release supports Kafka Connections, with additional Connection types coming in future releases.

Use this command to inspect the data stream from your Kafka Connections and verify your configuration is working correctly before deploying.

## Improvements and bug fixes

- [Forward]: `tb deploy` now displays the deployment job URL, allowing you to check the status of your deployment in real-time.
- [Forward]: Added support for `schema_registry_url` and `auto_offset_reset` fields in Kafka Connections for more flexible configuration.
- [Forward]: Added group ID validation when creating Kafka Connections to prevent conflicts with active group IDs.
- [Forward]: Fixed an issue where Kafka Connections would not be correctly defined after a failed initial deployment.
- [Forward]: Comments are now correctly highlighted in the datafiles in the UI.
- [Forward]: The environment bar to switch from Cloud to Local is always visible, even without deployments.
- [Forward]: `tb datasource create` now includes more info about `ENGINE` settings to improve discoverability.