DuckDB 1.4.5 and 1.5.4 support

UpdateJun 25, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

MotherDuck supports DuckDB 1.4.5 and 1.5.4.

https://motherduck.com/docs/about-motherduck/release-notes/#june-25-2026

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