# istio_addon-remove.yaml
apiVersion: release-notes/v2
kind: bug-fix
area: telemetry
issue:
- 22762
releaseNotes:
- |
  **Deprecated** installation of telemetry addons by `istioctl`. These will be disabled by default, and in a future release removed entirely. More information on installing these addons can be found in the [Integrations](/docs/ops/integrations/) page.