Primary Use Case

Shell-operator is designed for Kubernetes administrators and DevOps teams who want to automate cluster management and extend Kubernetes functionality using familiar scripting languages like bash or python. It is ideal for creating custom operators without writing Go code, enabling event-driven automation based on Kubernetes object lifecycle events.

Key Features

Runs event-driven scripts triggered by Kubernetes object add, update, or delete events

Supports hooks written in shell, python, kubectl, and other scripting tools

Allows filtering and selecting Kubernetes objects and their properties for event triggers

Simple hook binding configuration via JSON or YAML output from scripts

Provides validating webhook capabilities for Kubernetes resource admission control

Supports conversion webhooks for Kubernetes resource version conversions

Serves as a base for advanced operators like addon-operator with Helm chart support

Insights & Recommendations

Shell-operator requires a Kubernetes cluster to run and is intended for users comfortable with scripting and Kubernetes event handling. It is not a traditional operator for a specific application but rather a framework to create custom operators using scripts. Users should refer to official documentation for hook definitions and webhook configurations.

Smart Usage Notes

Leverage shell-operator to automate custom Kubernetes security event detection and response workflows without complex operator development.Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to enforce infrastructure as code security policies dynamically during Kubernetes resource lifecycle events.Use validating and conversion webhooks to implement custom admission controls and resource versioning security checks.Combine with Kubernetes audit logs and SIEM tools to enhance cluster-wide threat detection and incident response capabilities.Develop reusable script hooks for rapid purple team exercises simulating attacker persistence and evasion tactics within Kubernetes.

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