kubectl clone: Seamlessly Clone Kubernetes Resources Across Multiple Rancher Clusters and Projects
an invention by dpunia
Updated 5 months ago. 1 hackers ♥️. 1 follower.

Description

kubectl clone is a kubectl plugin that empowers users to clone Kubernetes resources across multiple clusters and projects managed by Rancher. It simplifies the process of duplicating resources from one cluster to another or within different namespaces and projects, with optional on-the-fly modifications. This tool enhances multi-cluster resource management, making it invaluable for environments where Rancher orchestrates numerous Kubernetes clusters.

Goals

  1. Seamless Multi-Cluster Cloning
    • Clone Kubernetes resources across clusters/projects with one command.
    • Simplifies management, reduces operational effort.

Resources

  1. Rancher & Kubernetes Docs

    • Rancher API, Cluster Management, Kubernetes client libraries.

  2. Development Tools

    • Kubectl plugin docs, Go programming resources.

Building and Installing the Plugin

  1. Set Environment Variables: Export the Rancher URL and API token:
  • export RANCHER_URL="https://rancher.example.com"
  • export RANCHER_TOKEN="token-xxxxx:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
  1. Build the Plugin: Compile the Go program:
  • go build -o kubectl-clone ./pkg/
  1. Install the Plugin: Move the executable to a directory in your PATH:
  • mv kubectl-clone /usr/local/bin/

Ensure the file is executable:

  • chmod +x /usr/local/bin/kubectl-clone
  1. Verify the Plugin Installation: Test the plugin by running:
  • kubectl clone --help

You should see the usage information for the kubectl-clone plugin.

Usage Examples

  1. Clone a Deployment from One Cluster to Another:
  • kubectl clone --source-cluster c-abc123 --type deployment --name nginx-deployment --target-cluster c-def456 --new-name nginx-deployment-clone
  1. Clone a Service into Another Namespace and Modify Labels:
  • kubectl clone --source-cluster c-abc123 --type service --name my-service --source-namespace default --target-cluster c-def456 --target-namespace staging --modify "metadata.labels.env=staging"
  1. Clone a ConfigMap within the Same Cluster but Different Project:
  • kubectl clone --source-cluster c-abc123 --source-project p-abc123 --type configmap --name my-config --target-cluster c-abc123 --target-project p-def456 --target-namespace dev
  1. Clone a Secret with a New Name and Modifications:
  • kubectl clone --source-cluster c-abc123 --type secret --name my-secret --target-cluster c-def456 --new-name my-secret-copy --modify "metadata.annotations.description=Cloned Secret"

Git Repository: https://github.com/deepakpunia-suse/kubectl-clone

Looking for hackers with the skills:

kubernetes golang

This project is part of:

Hack Week 24

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      5 months ago by dpunia | Reply

      Project completed, here is the detail further details: https://github.com/deepakpunia-suse/kubectl-clone

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