kube-state-metrics is a lightweight, read-only service that listens to the Kubernetes API server and generates metrics about the state of various Kubernetes objects. It provides detailed insights into the health and status of resources such as nodes, pods, services, and more, by exposing these metrics in a format compatible with Prometheus. This enables users to monitor their Kubernetes clusters effectively, facilitating proactive management and troubleshooting. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Metrics Collection: Gathers metrics for a wide range of Kubernetes resources, including nodes, pods, services, and more. - Prometheus Compatibility: Exposes metrics in Prometheus text format, allowing seamless integration with Prometheus for monitoring and alerting. - Lightweight and Efficient: Operates as a simple service without storing data, ensuring minimal resource consumption. - Real-Time Monitoring: Provides up-to-date metrics reflecting the current state of Kubernetes objects, aiding in immediate issue detection. Primary Value and Problem Solved: kube-state-metrics addresses the need for detailed, real-time visibility into the state of Kubernetes resources. By exposing comprehensive metrics, it empowers users to monitor cluster health, optimize resource utilization, and swiftly identify and resolve issues, thereby enhancing the reliability and performance of Kubernetes environments.