kube-proxy

kube-proxy is open-source software for Linux that supports networking for Kubernetes services. Its primary role is to connect those services with network behavior on the host system. It represents service networking through network rules rather than acting as a general-purpose networking application.

The software is intended for administrators, developers, and other users working with Kubernetes on Linux. It is used as part of the networking layer that supports Kubernetes services. Its focus is on service networking, host network rules, and connection forwarding.

kube-proxy helps express Kubernetes service behavior at the host level through its network rules. Connection forwarding is part of this focused role, linking service networking needs with the host environment. This makes it relevant when Kubernetes service networking must be represented through host network behavior.

The catalog provides the software under its open-source license and identifies it by its role in Kubernetes service networking.