KOM (Kubernetes Operator Manager)

Overview

KOM, which stands for Kubernetes Operator Manager, is an open-source software tool designed to streamline the management of Kubernetes operators. It acts as an operator itself, facilitating the deployment, management, and removal of Kubernetes operators with minimal hassle.

Features

• Git Repository Support: Enables integration with Git repositories to manage operator configurations and their versions effectively.
• Chart Release Mechanism: Incorporates a system for deploying Helm charts, allowing for easy installation and management of Kubernetes applications.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Kubernetes cluster with Flux 2.x or Argo CD installed: KOM requires a Kubernetes cluster that is already equipped with either Flux version 2.x or Argo CD for GitOps-based management.

Installation

To install KOM on your Kubernetes cluster, follow these steps:

1. Add the KOM Helm repository:

helm repo add kkb0318 https://kkb0318.github.io/kom
helm repo update

2. Install KOM using Helm:

helm install kom kkb0318/kom -n kom-system --create-namespace

This command deploys KOM on the Kubernetes cluster in the default configuration. For more advanced configurations, refer to the Configuration section.

Deploying with KOM

After installing KOM, you can deploy the operator using OperatorManager manifest.

apiVersion: kom.kkb0318.github.io/v1alpha1
kind: OperatorManager
metadata:
  name: kom
  namespace: kom-system
spec:
  tool: flux
  cleanup: true
  resource:
    helm:
      - name: jetstack
        url: https://charts.jetstack.io
        charts:
          - name: cert-manager
            version: v1.14.4
            values:
              installCRDs: true
              prometheus:
                enabled: false
      - name: repo1
        url: https://helm.github.io/examples
        charts:
          - name: hello-world
            version: x.x.x

You can find more details about the example manifests in the examples/ directory.

API Reference

You can find the reference in the Reference file.

Future Plans

• Access to Private Repositories: We are planning to enhance KOM's capabilities by enabling it to access and manage operators from private Git repositories.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.