The Kubernetes operator for K8ssandra
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MOST-STARRED Go
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
k8ssandra-operator gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 243. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 49 stars a year. It ranks #923 among Go repositories and #8,700 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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BEST RANK
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FIRST APPEARANCE
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k8ssandra-operator has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #8287. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
k8ssandra-operator is an open-source project written in Go: The Kubernetes operator for K8ssandra.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cassandra, k8s, kubernetes. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Go for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ go install github.com/k8ssandra/k8ssandra-operator@latest
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Go >= 1.21 runtime environment
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
k8ssandra-operator coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
High-Throughput Storage
Persist and retrieve structured data records with minimal latency and high concurrency.
In-Memory Caching
Accelerate application response times by caching frequently queried database entities.
Analytical Queries
Run aggregate metrics and point lookups across large sets of records.
Distributed Replication
Synchronize state across multiple cluster nodes with strong consistency guarantees.
🚀 Getting Started
Install k8ssandra-operator using your package manager: `go install github.com/k8ssandra/k8ssandra-operator@latest`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for k8ssandra-operator.
Import k8ssandra-operator into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `k8ssandra-operator --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
k8ssandra/k8ssandra-operator is currently ranked #8,700 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does k8ssandra-operator do? +
The Kubernetes operator for K8ssandra
What language is k8ssandra-operator written in? +
The primary language is Go. Topics include: cassandra, k8s, kubernetes, rag, vector-database.
Is k8ssandra-operator actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 5, 2026 with 416 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does k8ssandra-operator have? +
k8ssandra-operator has 243 stars and 103 forks on GitHub.
How does k8ssandra-operator rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 243 stars, k8ssandra/k8ssandra-operator is ranked #8,700 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #923 among Go projects.
What license is k8ssandra-operator distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.