Cloud-Native Open Source Projects
Discover 40 open source Cloud Native repositories from GitHub, each with an analysis of what it does, key features, use cases and alternatives. Cloud Native projects here are most often combined with Go, Kubernetes and Developer Tools. Last updated October 4, 2026.
40 repositories · updated October 4, 2026
WeSQL: Run MySQL with S3-Backed Storage
WeSQL is a MySQL distribution that stores database data in S3-compatible object storage, separating compute from storage. It is aimed at teams seeking portable, cost-conscious MySQL for serverless or bring-your-own-cloud deployments.
Azure-Sentinel: Security Detections and Hunting Content
Azure-Sentinel is a community repository of security content for Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender. Security teams can use its detections, KQL queries, workbooks, and playbooks to onboard, monitor environments, and investigate threats.
snorlax: Schedule Kubernetes Deployment Sleep and Wake
Snorlax is a Kubernetes operator that scales selected deployments down and up on a daily schedule. It can route requests for sleeping applications to a wake page, then restore their ingresses when the deployments are ready.
mcp-server-cloudflare: Connect AI Clients to Cloudflare Services
A collection of domain-specific Model Context Protocol servers that let compatible AI clients inspect and work with Cloudflare services through guided tools. Use them when you want product-focused interactions rather than broad API access through code execution.
ClickHouse: Analyze Large Datasets in Real Time
ClickHouse is a column-oriented database for fast analytical queries and real-time reporting. It suits teams that need to explore large datasets with SQL, run analytics across distributed systems, or host their own database.
argo-workflows: Run Container Workflows on Kubernetes
Argo Workflows runs container-based jobs on Kubernetes as step sequences or dependency graphs. It suits teams building batch, data, machine-learning, and CI/CD pipelines that need Kubernetes-native execution and orchestration.
kong: Route and Govern API, AI, and MCP Traffic
Kong Gateway is a cloud-native proxy for routing and managing API traffic, with features for LLM and MCP gateways. It suits teams that need a configurable gateway for services across Kubernetes or other infrastructure.
Foxel: Manage Private Cloud Files with AI Search
Foxel is a self-hosted file hub for individuals and teams that connects multiple storage backends in one interface. It combines file previews, access controls, sharing, and semantic search for finding content beyond filenames.
lapdev: Create Kubernetes Development Environments
Lapdev provisions development environments for Kubernetes applications and keeps them connected to production workloads. It is aimed at teams that want isolated or shared environments and local debugging without manually maintaining separate manifests.
slim: Analyze and Minify Container Images
Slim inspects container images and uses runtime analysis to create smaller images with a reduced attack surface. It is for developers and platform teams who want to optimize containers without manually rebuilding their Dockerfiles.
yjs-cf-ws-provider: Relay Yjs Collaboration over Cloudflare
A serverless WebSocket provider that relays Yjs updates using Cloudflare Workers and Durable Objects. Intended for learning and demonstrations, it supports Yjs WebSocket clients and can persist document state to R2.
mcp: Connect AI Tools to AWS Services
awslabs/mcp is a collection of Python MCP servers that connect AI clients to AWS documentation and services. It suits developers who want AWS-specific context and workflows in MCP-compatible assistants, with permissions and setup varying by server.