# What changed in @grafana/aws-sdk

> 11 changes in @grafana/aws-sdk 0.8 to 0.12 from its official release notes, upgrade guides and advisories: 4 new APIs and options. Each one cited. Sources checked 2026-10-18. HTML: https://unstale.sh/npm/@grafana/aws-sdk/

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## @grafana/aws-sdk 0.12

### New APIs and options

- Adds a per-datasource external ID for Grafana Assume Role with SigV4. (0.12.1) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.12.1)
- Adds a UI toggle for configuring grafanaExternalId per datasource for Grafana Assume Role. (0.12.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.12.0)

### Behavior and default changes

- The client no longer mints grafanaExternalId; the server mints it when saving. (0.12.2) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.12.2)

### Fixes and other changes

- Updated the warning copy for the per-datasource external ID toggle, which may affect a user's decision about the toggle. (0.12.3) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.12.3)

## @grafana/aws-sdk 0.10

### New APIs and options

- Grafana Assume Role is now shown for DynamoDB. (0.10.3) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.10.3)
- Adds config save event reporting to ConnectionConfig, allowing developers to report when configuration is saved. (0.10.2) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.10.2)

### Behavior and default changes

- Temporary credentials are now allowed for most plugins. (0.10.1) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.10.1)

## @grafana/aws-sdk 0.9

### Behavior and default changes

- Grafana Assume Role becomes the default authentication method when available. (0.9.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.9.0)

### Fixes and other changes

- HTTP proxy choices provide more information to help developers decide which option to use. (0.9.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.9.0)

## @grafana/aws-sdk 0.8

### Fixes and other changes

- CloudWatch adds missing AWS regions, making them available for use. (0.8.3) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.8.3)
- ConfigEditor adds a link to Grafana Assume Role, helping users find that option. (0.8.3) — [release notes](https://github.com/grafana/grafana-aws-sdk-react/releases/tag/v0.8.3)