@storybook/addons version 6.1.9 is a minor release following 6.1.8, both serving as the central hub for Storybook extensions. Developers utilizing Storybook rely on this package to enhance their UI development workflow through various add-ons. The primary difference between the two versions lies in the synchronized updates of internal dependencies. Specifically, 6.1.9 updates dependencies such as @storybook/api, @storybook/router, @storybook/theming, @storybook/channels, @storybook/core-events and @storybook/client-logger all to version 6.1.9, aligning them with the core Storybook ecosystem. In the previous version, 6.1.8, all of those dependencies where on version 6.1.8.
Both versions share identical peer dependencies, requiring React and React DOM versions ^16.8.0 or ^17.0.0, ensuring compatibility with a range of React projects. The package size and file count also remain consistent between the releases, indicating that the update focuses on internal dependency management rather than introducing substantial new features or code changes. For developers, upgrading from 6.1.8 to 6.1.9 ensures you're running the most consistent and up-to-date set of Storybook packages, potentially addressing subtle bugs or compatibility issues that might arise from mismatched versions. Also upgrading the package ensure receiving future security patches and features will be added in future releases.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.1.9 of the package @storybook/addons