v1.8.1

Version 1.8.1 of Medusa introduces database schema changes which require running the migrations command.

Overview​

This release introduces a new column named description on Product Categories. It is required to run migrations to ensure your backend works as expected.

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How to Update

Run the following command in the root directory of your Medusa Backend:

• npm
• Yarn
• pnpm

npm install @medusajs/medusa@1.8.1

yarn add @medusajs/medusa@1.8.1

pnpm add @medusajs/medusa@1.8.1

It's also recommended to update any other Medusa plugins or packages you have installed.

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Actions Required​

Run Migrations​

After updating your Medusa backend and before running it, run the following command to run the latest migrations:

npx @medusajs/medusa-cli migrations run