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Ultralight, security-first service mesh for Kubernetes. Main repo for Linkerd 2.x.
11K starsJun 16, 2026 pushdevopsGoKubernetes
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eBPF based cloud-native load-balancer for Kubernetes|Edge|Telco|IoT|XaaS.
Ultralight, security-first service mesh for Kubernetes. Main repo for Linkerd 2.x.
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$ npx skills add openfaas/faasHow to choose
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 Loxilb if it already passes your workflow test and repository review.
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