Neo4j Kubernetes Operator: A Declarative Way to Run Neo4j Enterprise

The Neo4j Kubernetes Operator provides a declarative approach for managing Neo4j Enterprise deployments on Kubernetes, leveraging Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to handle clusters, databases, users, roles, plugins, and backups with full drift reconciliation against the live Neo4j state. This operator, currently in alpha and maintained personally, facilitates complex Neo4j setups such as TLS-terminated clusters, multi-database configurations with distinct topologies, and plugin management without custom Docker images. It also supports role-based access control with privilege enforcement and user management through Kubernetes Secrets for password handling. Observability is enhanced by surfacing diagnostics through Kubernetes status, allowing operational insights without direct shell access to Neo4j pods. Despite its capabilities, it is not officially supported by Neo4j, Inc., and APIs may change, but the core functionality remains stable for prospective users to explore in local or test environments.

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