Skipper

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High-performance HTTP router and reverse proxy for dynamic service composition

About Skipper

Skipper is an advanced HTTP router and reverse proxy designed to manage large-scale, dynamically configured HTTP routes with complex lookup conditions. It enables detailed request routing based on properties such as path, method, host, and headers, and supports flexible request and response modifications through independently configured filters. Skipper is built to handle over 800,000 routes efficiently, making it suitable for enterprises with demanding cloud infrastructure needs.

Primarily targeted at large organizations operating microservices architectures, Skipper offers robust capabilities as a Kubernetes Ingress controller, facilitating seamless integration with container orchestration environments. Its extensible architecture allows customization of lookup logic, filters, and configuration sources, providing enterprises with the flexibility to tailor routing behavior to their specific requirements. This makes Skipper a valuable tool for CIOs seeking scalable, reliable, and adaptable HTTP routing solutions within their cloud infrastructure stack.

Key Capabilities

✓High-performance HTTP routing with dynamic route management
✓Extensible filter framework for request and response modification
✓Support for complex route predicates based on request properties
✓Kubernetes Ingress controller integration
✓Customizable lookup and configuration sources

Integrations

KubernetesEtcdGitHub

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