---
title: External Secrets Operator
description: External Secrets Operator is a Kubernetes operator that integrates external secret management systems.
hero:
  tagline: External Secrets Operator is a Kubernetes operator that integrates external secret management systems.
  image:
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  actions:
    - text: Source
      link: https://github.com/external-secrets/external-secrets
      icon: right-arrow
    - text: Deployment Chart
      link: https://gitea.alexlebens.dev/alexlebens/infrastructure/src/branch/main/clusters/cl01tl/helm/external-secrets
      icon: right-arrow
---

import { Aside } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';

<Aside type="tip">Has an internal [Grafana Dashboard](https://grafana.alexlebens.net/goto/cfit9lr0c2e4ga?orgId=1).</Aside>

# Purpose

Very useful, decalarative way to make Kubernetes Secrets from an external provider.

# Notes

Secrets come from [Vault](https://docs.alexlebens.dev/applications/vault/).
