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Kuma

Multi-zone service mesh for Kubernetes, VMs, and bare-metal built on Envoy by Kong.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars4.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Cncf SandboxMulti Zone MeshDevopsEnvoy ControlplaneGolangService Mesh
Overview

Why consider Kuma?

Kuma is an open-source multi-zone control plane for Envoy service meshes created by Kong. Written in Go, Kuma runs across heterogeneous Kubernetes clusters, bare-metal virtual machines, and legacy VPCs with automated mTLS certificate rotation and cross-zone routing.

Guided learning

Learn Kuma by building

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

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Overview of Kuma

Kuma bridges containerized cloud-native apps with legacy VM databases through seamless service mesh policies.

Quickstart

bash
1kumactl install control-plane | kubectl apply -f -

Kuma is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Kuma FAQs

Kuma is listed as a Security 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 and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Kuma 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.

Kuma is listed as an alternative to Linkerd. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.