GCP Config Connector is a Kubernetes add-on that allows Google Cloud resources to be managed through Kubernetes-style configuration and the cluster API. Its central idea is that infrastructure objects such as Cloud Storage or Cloud Spanner resources can be described declaratively in manifests, after which Config Connector creates or updates the corresponding Google Cloud resources and continuously reconciles them to match the declared state. This makes the project highly valuable for teams practicing GitOps, platform engineering, or Kubernetes-centered operations, because it brings cloud resource management into the same control model used for application deployment. The repository also reflects an active emphasis on resource development and reconciliation reliability, including a newer direct development approach intended to provide a more Kubernetes-native authoring experience.
Features
- Declarative management of Google Cloud resources through Kubernetes
- Continuous reconciliation to keep cloud state in sync
- Cluster API-based control of infrastructure objects
- Support for resources such as Cloud Storage and Cloud Spanner
- More Kubernetes-native direct resource development workflow
- Sample configurations and resource reference guidance