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OpenUnison

Kubernetes Identity and Access Management (IAM) portal with enterprise SSO integration.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars1.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Kubernetes Iam PortalK8s Sso GatewayRbac Automated ProvisioningDevopsOpenunison Idm
Overview

Why consider OpenUnison?

OpenUnison is an open-source Kubernetes Identity and Access Management platform written in Java by Tremolo Security. It bridges enterprise identity providers (Okta, Active Directory, Azure AD, Google) to Kubernetes clusters, providing automated RBAC provisioning and audit logging.

Guided learning

Learn OpenUnison by building

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

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Overview of OpenUnison

OpenUnison manages kubectl and Kubernetes Dashboard access via corporate SSO logins.

Helm Quickstart

bash
1helm repo add tremolo https://nexus.tremolo.io/repository/helm/
2helm install openunison tremolo/openunison-operator

OpenUnison is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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OpenUnison FAQs

OpenUnison 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.

OpenUnison 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.

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