Introducing the Cluster API pl... Note

Introducing the Cluster API plugin for Headlamp

Headlamp is an open-source Kubernetes UI project for managing cluster resources from a browser. Cluster API (CAPI) provides declarative, Kubernetes-style APIs for cluster lifecycle management. The Headlamp Cluster API plugin simplifies managing CAPI resources, eliminating the need for raw kubectl commands. This plugin adds a dedicated CAPI section to Headlamp, offering full visibility into core CAPI resources through consistent list and detail views. Key features include a cluster overview, Machine visibility, and a centralized Cluster API dashboard for health monitoring. Users can track KubeadmControlPlane replicas, scale MachineDeployments and MachineSets, and visualize owned resource hierarchies. The plugin also allows inspection of KubeadmConfig without raw YAML and provides topology awareness. A map view visualizes Cluster, Control Plane, and Worker relationships, supporting both v1beta1 and v1beta2 Cluster API versions. Prometheus metrics are integrated for live performance data inline on detail pages. Developed during the CNCF LFX Mentorship program, the plugin aims to enhance the Cluster API management experience. This is an Alpha release, and community feedback is encouraged for future development.
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