Skipper
An HTTP router and reverse proxy for service composition, designed to handle large-scale routing definitions and Kubernetes Ingress.
What is Skipper?
Skipper is an HTTP router and reverse proxy designed for service composition in large-scale environments. It handles complex routing with detailed conditions and filters, supports dynamic updates from multiple sources, and can act as a Kubernetes Ingress controller. It solves the problem of managing high volumes of HTTP routes while enabling flexible traffic shaping and augmentation.
Platform engineers, SREs, and DevOps teams building microservices architectures who need a performant, extensible router for Kubernetes ingress, API gateways, or custom proxy logic.
Developers choose Skipper for its ability to handle massive route definitions with zero-downtime updates, deep Kubernetes integration, and extensibility via custom filters and predicates. Its streaming architecture and production-ready features make it a reliable choice for high-traffic environments.
Overview
An HTTP router and reverse proxy for service composition, including use cases like Kubernetes Ingress
Use Cases
Best For
- Implementing a Kubernetes Ingress controller without reloads
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