kubernetes/minikube

'--cni calico' should install the Calico API server

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#19,285 opened on Jul 17, 2024

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Description

What Happened?

Currently, --cni calico does not install the Calico API server. That server is required for kubectl (and related tools like Helm and kapp) to manage Calico APIs.

Calico provides instructions for doing this manually, but it would be nice if it was automatic.

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Operating System

Windows

Driver

Docker

Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine the existing CNI installation logic in minikube, specifically how the Calico CNI is installed, and add steps to also install the Calico API server as per the official documentation.
Tech stack
go
Domain
infrastructure
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitGoKubernetes
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70