What is Kite?
Kite is a lightweight, modern Kubernetes dashboard that provides an intuitive interface for managing and monitoring your Kubernetes clusters. It offers real-time metrics, comprehensive resource management, multi-cluster support, and a beautiful user experience.
Features
- Multi-Cluster Management: Seamlessly manage multiple Kubernetes clusters with a single interface.
- OAuth Authentication: Secure your dashboard with OAuth, supporting multiple providers like GitHub, Google, and custom OIDC.
- Role-Based Access Control: Define custom roles and permissions for users and groups.
- Comprehensive Monitoring: Integrate with Prometheus for real-time metrics and visualizations
- Web Terminal: Access pods and nodes directly from your browser, eliminating the need for local command-line tools.
- Global Search: Quickly find resources across all clusters and namespaces.
- Image Tag Selection: Automatically select the latest image tags from your container registry.
- User-Friendly Interface: A modern, responsive design that works on both desktop and mobile devices.
Key Differentiators
Compared to the standard Kubernetes dashboard, Kite offers:
| Feature | Kite | Standard Kubernetes Dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Cluster Support | ✅ Built-in | ❌ Limited |
| OAuth Integration | ✅ Multiple providers | ❌ Limited |
| Role-Based Access Control | ✅ Fine-grained | ❌ Basic |
| Monitor | ✅ Prometheus integration | ❌ Limited |
| Web Terminal | ✅ Pod and node shell access | ✅ Pod only |
| Global Search | ✅ Across all resources | ❌ Limited |
| Image Tag Selection | ✅ Automatic registry integration | ❌ Not available |
Getting Started
Ready to explore Kite? Check out the installation guide.