rbac-manager
A Kubernetes operator that simplifies the management of Role Bindings and Service Accounts.
Overview
RBAC Manager is a Kubernetes operator from Fairwinds that simplifies authorization in Kubernetes. It allows you to manage RBAC declaratively using Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs). Instead of managing RoleBindings and ServiceAccounts directly, you define a desired state in a CRD, and rbac-manager automatically creates and manages the necessary Kubernetes objects.
✨ Key Features
- Declarative RBAC management with CRDs
- Automates creation of RoleBindings and ServiceAccounts
- Simplifies managing RBAC across multiple namespaces
- Reduces amount of configuration required
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplifies RBAC configuration into a more manageable, user-centric format.
- Operator pattern ensures the RBAC state is actively reconciled.
Unique Value: Reduces the complexity and verbosity of managing Kubernetes RBAC by providing a simplified, declarative API.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Defining a user's permissions for multiple namespaces in a single manifest.
- Automatically creating a ServiceAccount and the necessary RoleBindings for a new application.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex policy enforcement that requires logic beyond simple role binding (e.g., resource validation).
🏆 Alternatives
More automated and less error-prone than managing individual RoleBinding objects manually, especially at scale.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Commercial support available from Fairwinds tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A (Open Source)
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