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open source Kubernetes-native API gateway for microservices built on the Envoy Proxy
4.5K starsMay 20, 2026 pushdevopsPythonKubernetes
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Kgateway alternatives for AI agents.
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Tyk Open Source API Gateway written in Go, supporting REST, GraphQL, TCP and gRPC protocols
11K starsJun 16, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add TykTechnologies/tyk#3
The Cloud-Native API Gateway and AI Gateway
17K starsJun 16, 2026 pushdevopsLuaKubernetes
$ npx skills add apache/apisix#4
Connect, secure, control, and observe services.
38K starsJun 16, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add istio/istio#5
Talos Linux is a modern Linux distribution built for Kubernetes.
11K starsJun 15, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add siderolabs/talos#6
A Cloud Native traffic orchestration system
5.9K starsJun 4, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add easegress-io/easegress#7
🐻 The multi-zone service mesh for containers, Kubernetes and VMs. Built with Envoy. CNCF Sandbox Project.
4.0K starsJun 16, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add kumahq/kuma#8
Manages Envoy Proxy as a Standalone or Kubernetes-based Application Gateway
2.8K starsJun 15, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add envoyproxy/gateway#9
a cloud native application framework for Go with rich eco-system
2.7K starsDec 31, 2025 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add go-chassis/go-chassis#10
KubeVPN offers a Cloud Native Dev Environment that connects to kubernetes cluster network.
1.3K starsJun 15, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add kubenetworks/kubevpn#11
An open source trusted cloud native registry project that stores, signs, and scans content.
29K starsJun 16, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add goharbor/harbor#12
Sample cloud-first application with 10 microservices showcasing Kubernetes, Istio, and gRPC.
20K starsJun 11, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add GoogleCloudPlatform/microservices-demo#13
Consul is a distributed, highly available, and data center aware solution to connect and configure applications across dynamic, distributed infrastructure.
30K starsJun 16, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add hashicorp/consul#14
Ultralight, security-first service mesh for Kubernetes. Main repo for Linkerd 2.x.
11K starsJun 16, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add linkerd/linkerd2#15
vCluster - Create fully functional virtual Kubernetes clusters - Each vcluster runs inside a namespace of the underlying k8s cluster. It's cheaper than creating separate full-blown clusters and it offers better multi-tenancy and isolation than regular namespaces.
11K starsJun 16, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
$ npx skills add loft-sh/vcluster#16
Storage Orchestration for Kubernetes
14K starsJun 16, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
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When should you switch?
Use an alternative when it has a clearer install path, higher trust score, fresher maintenance, or better platform fit for your current agent stack. Keep Kgateway if it already passes your workflow test and repository review.
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