Show HN: GreenKube – Open-source K8s cost and CO2 optimization engine

Category: infrastructure

Tags: kubernetes, carbon-footprint, finops, cost-optimization, sustainability, green-computing

Score: 7.5/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 9, Utility: 7)

GreenKube is an open-source platform that estimates and visualizes the carbon footprint and cost of Kubernetes workloads, offering recommendations to reduce both. It combines Prometheus metrics with cloud power profiles and provides a real-time dashboard, making it a practical tool for DevOps and FinOps teams. The project stands out for its comprehensive documentation, live demo, and dual focus on environmental and cost optimization.

Target audience: devops, sre, finops teams, platform engineers

Repository: https://github.com/GreenKubeCloud/GreenKube · Python · Apache-2.0 · 32 stars

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