Ultralytics v8.3.173 Release Announcement!
We’re excited to announce the release of Ultralytics v8.3.173! This update brings improvements that make training workflows smoother—especially for those using ClearML and our documentation tools. Whether you’re a researcher, developer, or contributor, you’ll see noticeable quality-of-life improvements in how you track, understand, and document your YOLO experiments.
Summary
- ClearML logging improvements: Metrics are now grouped under organized, intuitive titles for easier analysis.
- Upgraded documentation tools: Enhanced documentation features and a more stable build process.
- Developer experience: Fewer build errors, easier contributions, and more reliable documentation.
New Features & Key Changes
Enhanced ClearML Integration
- Training metrics are now presented in ClearML dashboards under clearer, more organized headings. This improves result interpretation and makes workflow management much more efficient.
- PR: Fix ClearML logging for metrics and val categories by @darouwan
Improved Documentation Tools
- Updated the mkdocs-ultralytics-plugin to version 0.1.26, bringing better documentation features and user experience.
- PR: Upgrade mkdocs-ultralytics-plugin by @glenn-jocher
More Reliable Builds
- Documentation builds are now more robust thanks to pinning the
clicklibrary to version 8.2.1. This resolves recent MkDocs build issues for contributors. - PR: Pin click==8.2.1 by @glenn-jocher
Purpose & Impact
- Track experiments with confidence: Clearer metric groupings in ClearML help you quickly interpret results and iterate faster.
- Smooth developer onboarding: Upgraded, visually improved documentation ensures everyone can easily get up to speed.
- Dependable build process: Fewer errors while building docs means a more reliable pipeline for contributors.
Note: There are no changes to model performance or core training behaviors—this release is all about better user and contributor experience!
Resources
- Full Changelog: View all updates from v8.3.172…v8.3.173
- Release URL: Ultralytics v8.3.173
How to Get Involved
We encourage you to update to v8.3.173, especially if you’re using ClearML or contributing to documentation! Your feedback is invaluable—please share your thoughts, questions, or issues in the thread below or start a new discussion.
A huge thank you to our community for your contributions and engagement. Your ongoing feedback and support help drive Ultralytics forward.
Happy training and keep innovating!