CNI Plugins
6.0#7 in container networking softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
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kube-network-policies
6.2#4 in container networking softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | CNI Plugins | kube-network-policies |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository is distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. | The repository lists the Apache-2.0 license. |
| Purpose | CNI Plugins is a collection of reference and example network plugins maintained by the containernetworking team. | A userspace implementation that enforces Kubernetes network policies by intercepting packets with Linux NFQUEUE. |
| Security reporting | The project asks that security issues be reported privately to the email addresses listed in its OWNERS file. | The project directs users to the Kubernetes Security and Disclosure Information page to report vulnerabilities. |
| Support | The project directs questions to the cni-dev mailing group or the #cni channel on CNCF Slack. | The repository README lists the Kubernetes Slack #sig-network channel and the sig-network mailing list for maintainers and community support. |
CNI Plugins plans
- FreeFree
kube-network-policies plans
- Open-source projectFree
Pick CNI Plugins if…
CNI Plugins suits developers and platform teams configuring network interfaces for Linux or Windows containers. It may also help developers integrating CNI into applications or creating custom plugins.
Pick kube-network-policies if…
This project suits Kubernetes operators who need policy evaluation for Linux environments and can work with Kubernetes manifests or Helm. Its KIND-based development setup is relevant to developers with Docker, KIND, and kubectl.