🚀 echo-lb

A local Kubernetes cluster setup for macOS (M1/M2) using Colima, Kind, and Cilium, with a sample Echo service from HashiCorp exposed via a local LoadBalancer.

Once complete, you'll have an Echo service available at:
👉 https://echo.echo-lb.kube

This setup provides cluster exposed LoadBalancer IP's, making it ideal for testing production-like networking behavior in a local dev environment.

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🛠️ What’s Inside

This project includes:

• A local Kubernetes cluster powered by Kind and Colima
• Cilium as the CNI and gateway api
• A simple Echo service for testing
• Local DNS resolution
• Self-signed TLS certificates

Note: Command files are named with a .sh extension, but they’re not actual shell scripts.
Copy and paste the commands into your terminal to execute them.

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📋 Setup Order

To get everything up and running, follow these steps in order:

1. Colima – Launch the container runtime
2. Kind – Create the Kubernetes cluster
3. Cilium – Install the CNI and gateway api
4. Echo – Deploy the Echo app
5. DNS – Enable local DNS for custom domains
6. Certificates – Add HTTPS support

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📖 Full Guide

For a detailed walkthrough, including explanations of each step and troubleshooting tips,
📘 Read the full article here

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