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kubernetes-sigs/lws

An API for deploying a group of pods as a unit of replication

GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026 · GitHub synced Sep 20, 2026

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817 stars186 forksLast push Sep 19, 2026 Go Apache-2.0

Decision brief

lws, or LeaderWorkerSet, is an API designed for deploying groups of pods together in Go, aimed at improving orchestration and scale management for better performance.

Good fit when

- When you are working with applications that require a high degree of control over pod deployment and replication as part of a microservices architecture
- If your work involves scaling operations where pods need to be managed as a unit, enhancing coordination within the application services

Avoid when

- Avoid using lws if your project does not benefit from treating pods as units, such as in simpler setups without complex orchestration or scale needs
- If you operate primarily within languages other than Go, look for alternatives better suited to those environments because lws is built specifically for applications in Go

Observed Jul 15, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Maintenance and security

Full trust report

Maintenance: Very active (0d since push); As of Sep 20, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Organization account; As of Sep 20, 2026
Security (OSV): No lockfile; As of Jul 11, 2026

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Install

go get github.com/kubernetes-sigs/lws

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Overview

LeaderWorkerSet provides a framework in Go to deploy groups of pods together as a unit for better orchestration and scale management.

Capability facts

Deploy: Self-host
Source: dockerfile:Dockerfile · Sep 20, 2026
Docker: Dockerfile present
Source: dockerfile:Dockerfile · Sep 20, 2026
Languages: go
Source: github.language · Sep 20, 2026

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README

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