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kube-state-metrics

Simple service that listens to the Kubernetes API server and generates metrics about object health.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Ksm PrometheusCluster TelemetryKubernetes MetricsDevopsGolang Ksm
Overview

Why consider kube-state-metrics?

kube-state-metrics (KSM) is an open-source add-on service written in Go by Kubernetes SIGs. It listens directly to the Kubernetes API server, converting the state of Pods, Deployments, Nodes, PVCs, and DaemonSets into standard Prometheus-compatible telemetry metrics.

Guided learning

Learn kube-state-metrics by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of kube-state-metrics

kube-state-metrics translates Kubernetes resource lifecycles and container crash-loops into actionable metrics.

Quickstart

bash
1kubectl apply -f examples/standard/

kube-state-metrics is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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kube-state-metrics FAQs

kube-state-metrics is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

kube-state-metrics is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

kube-state-metrics is listed as an alternative to Datadog K8s integration. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.