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pigmej/k8s-conformance — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2019-06-07

Audience · ops devopsComplexity · 3/5DormantSetup · moderate

TL;DR

The repository behind the official 'Certified Kubernetes' program, the tests, rules, and paperwork that let a Kubernetes product earn a trusted compatibility badge.

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    What it does
      Runs conformance tests
      Grants certification badge
      CNCF-reviewed
    Tech stack
      Kubernetes
      CNCF program
    Use cases
      Certify a platform
      Verify compatibility
      Trust a vendor badge
    Audience
      Platform providers
      Cloud vendors
      Enterprise buyers
    Process
      Submit test results
      Annual recertification

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Submit your Kubernetes product's conformance test results to earn the Certified Kubernetes badge.

REASON 2

Check whether a vendor's Kubernetes platform is genuinely certified before adopting it.

REASON 3

Recertify an existing platform annually to keep it aligned with current Kubernetes behavior.

REASON 4

Reference the repo's legal terms and brand guidelines before using the certification badge.

What's in the stack?

Kubernetes

How it stacks up

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Language—CSS—
Last pushed2019-06-072022-10-032020-05-03
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity3/52/51/5
Audienceops devopsvibe coderops devops

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

Not something you run locally, it's a certification process requiring test submission and CNCF review.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Explain what the Kubernetes conformance test suite actually checks and why it matters for compatibility.
Prompt 2
Walk me through the steps a company takes to get their Kubernetes product Certified Kubernetes.
Prompt 3
Why do companies need to recertify their Kubernetes platform every year instead of once?
Prompt 4
Help me understand the difference between a Kubernetes-compatible product and a Certified Kubernetes one.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is k8s-conformance?

The repository behind the official 'Certified Kubernetes' program, the tests, rules, and paperwork that let a Kubernetes product earn a trusted compatibility badge.

Is k8s-conformance actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2019-06-07).

How hard is k8s-conformance to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is k8s-conformance for?

Mainly ops devops.

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