Security context
Non-root container execution, read-only root filesystem, dropped capabilities, seccomp, and Secret references.
KAFKA UI HELM CHARTInstall BetterKafka
Install BetterKafka
beside Kafka.
Deploy a self-hosted Kafka UI with Kubernetes-native secrets, probes, resources, optional network policy, and server-owned cluster connections.
THREE DELIBERATE STEPS
Licence, configure, deploy.
After payment, the BetterKafka account provides a one-time activation key and a pinned chart/image release. The setup flow generates values locally in the browser; Kafka endpoints and credentials are not sent to billing or licensing.
- Save the licenceDownload the activation key once and create a Kubernetes Secret from the local file.
- Configure the clusterSelect Apache Kafka, Bitnami, or Strimzi and create the minimal server-side connection values.
- Install and verifyRun the pinned Helm command with
--wait, check rollout health, and open the console.
Create licence Secret
kubectl --namespace monitoring create secret generic better-kafka-license \
--from-file=activation-key=./activation-keyNo secret in shell history
The key is read from a local file. Do not place it in --set, a URL, source control, or a support message.
CHART CONTROLS
Production-minded Kubernetes defaults.
Availability
Startup, readiness and liveness probes plus optional PodDisruptionBudget and autoscaling configuration.
Network boundaries
Optional ingress and NetworkPolicy rules with fixed Kafka, licensing, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Connect, and Schema Registry destinations.
DEPLOYMENT FAQ
Before you install.
Where is the Helm chart hosted?
The customer account supplies the pinned, licensed release coordinates after payment. The public site does not publish an internal registry path as if it were generally available.
Can I start in read-only mode?
Yes. Start with mutation capabilities disabled, then add only the Kafka ACLs, Kubernetes RBAC, and product roles you have reviewed.
How do I connect multiple clusters?
Add stable server-configured cluster entries in Helm values; each entry uses one licensed cluster credit.
Does the chart install Kafka?
No. BetterKafka connects to existing Apache Kafka, Bitnami, or Strimzi-backed clusters.
READY FOR THE CHART?
Start with one trial cluster.
Verify your email, save the one-time key, and continue with the same Helm workflow.