kontrolplane
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infrastructure nobody has to think about.

kontrolplane / est. 2024 / consultancy

a small consultancy that designs, builds and maintains the platforms modern software runs on - cloud, kubernetes, pipelines, observability. we are opinionated, we write the code, and we leave things better than we found them.

see what we do  →
05core services
aws · azure · gcpclouds we speak
cloud nativedeployment model
info@kontrolplane.devdirect line
kubernetesterraformamazon-web-servicesprometheusgithub-actionsgohelmgrafanaargo-cdopen-telemetrymicrosoft-azuregoogle-cloud-platformexternal-secrets-operatorskustomizedockerdigital-oceankubernetesterraformamazon-web-servicesprometheusgithub-actionsgohelmgrafanaargo-cdopen-telemetrymicrosoft-azuregoogle-cloud-platformexternal-secrets-operatorskustomizedockerdigital-ocean
[ 01 / services ]

what we do, end to end.

five disciplines.
one team.
01
cloud infrastructure
awsazuregcpterraform
we ensure cloud environments like amazon web services, microsoft azure and google cloud are secure, optimized, and cost-efficient - designing, deploying, and maintaining resilient infrastructure that meets business needs and maximizes cloud technology investments.
read 01
02
containerisation & orchestration
kuberneteshelmkustomizeargocd
we specialize in containerization and orchestration solutions that simplify software deployment lifecycles - leveraging kubernetes to ensure applications are scalable, resilient, and easy to manage, allowing focus on innovation rather than infrastructure.
read 02
03
integration & deployment
github actionsgitlab ciargo workflows
we design and implement automated continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines that accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and reduce manual overhead - shipping faster and more reliably across the entire software lifecycle.
read 03
04
software development
gotypescriptcli toolingapis
we build reliable, maintainable software tailored to specific needs - from internal tooling and command-line interfaces to backend services and integrations, delivering clean and well-tested solutions that solve real problems.
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05
application & system observability
prometheusgrafanalokitempo
we provide a holistic view of systems and applications through real-time monitoring, logging, and tracing - offering tools and insights to maintain stability, swiftly identify issues, and address them before they escalate.
read 05
[ 02 / principles ]

no magic.
just boring,
reliable systems.

platforms should be predictable, observable, and boring in the best possible way. we work on the control plane so your product teams can focus on the product.

001
the best infrastructure is the kind nobody notices.
002
clusters should be boring. upgrades should be routine.
003
if it isn't monitored, it isn't in production.
004
small, sharp tools beat large suites. always.
005
hand it back better documented than we found it.
~/kontrolplane - status --live v1.3.7
$ kontrolplane status --scope=engagements
→ resolving engagements...
active  ▪ 4 engagements  running
open    ▪ 2 slots        q2.2026
───────────────────────────────────────────────
$ kontrolplane next --book
→ mail info@kontrolplane.dev  # we reply within 24h
[ 03 / projects ]

open source,
shipped in public.

a few of the things
we've put out there.
01 / terminal ui go
terminal user interface:
kue
a terminal user interface for managing amazon web services simple queue service - inspect, purge, and re-drive messages without leaving the shell.
queues › orders-dlq
msgs  142 · in-flight 7
age   17m/oldest
› [enter] peek  [d] drain
github.com/kontrolplane/kue→
02 / terminal ui go
terminal user interface:
miniscule
a terminal interface tailored to spin up tiny, disposable virtual machines - ideal for local experiments, throwaway integrations, and reproducing bugs quickly.
$ miniscule up --size=xs
→ allocating …
▪ vm-a4c2 ready (8s)
ssh vm-a4c2
github.com/kontrolplane/miniscule→
03 / web app go
web app:
feed
a self-hosted rss feed reader - subscribe, organise, and read articles from the terminal or browser without handing your reading list to a third party.
$ feed
  listening:   http://localhost:8080
  driver:      sqlite
  refresh:     15m
github.com/kontrolplane/feed→
04 / library yaml
library:
github actions
a collection of reusable github actions - designed to streamline common workflow automation tasks across repositories, without reinventing the pipeline.
uses: kontrolplane/generate-contributors-list@v1
with:
  amount: 50
  border: square
github.com/kontrolplane→
[ 04 / contact ]

let's talk shop.

no forms. no calls. just an email and a real conversation. tell us what you're building, what's broken, or what you'd like to measure better. we'll reply within a day.