k8s.io/kube-openapi
Go Modulesvv0.0.0-20260904170622-9ab3195f2a72Go module: k8s.io/kube-openapi
Not recommended for new projects
No — k8s.io/kube-openapi should not be adopted for new projects. Depended on by 1 known packages. Pulls in 73 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled). No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
- CAdoption: grade C, Fair — worth a look.
Depended on by 1 known packages.
- AMaintenance: grade A, Excellent.
Last published 5 days ago. 4 releases in the last 2 years.
- DWeight: grade D, Poor — a real concern.
Pulls in 73 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).
- BSupply chain: grade B, Good.
This package lists no maintainer.
- FLicense: grade F, Failing.
No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding k8s.io/kube-openapi to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.
Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Part of this dependency tree has not been crawled yet, so these figures are a lower bound rather than a final total.
Compatibility
- Go
- No constraint declared
Dependencies
Declared by k8s.io/kube-openapi vv0.0.0-20260904170622-9ab3195f2a72. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Runtime (165)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on k8s.io/kube-openapi.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of k8s.io/kube-openapi.
Frequently installed together
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Release history
4 releases in the last two years, typically about 14 days apart.
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| v0.0.0-20260904170622-9ab3195f2a72latest | 5 days ago | — |
| v0.0.0-20260821135717-be32def86098latest | 19 days ago | — |
| v0.0.0-20260721132016-d427ff9ee9adlatest | 1 month ago | — |
| v0.0.0-20260718133925-74c0ba7c0470latest | 1 month ago | — |
Overview
k8s.io/kube-openapi is an Go Modules package that go module: k8s.io/kube-openapi. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is v0.0.0-20260904170622-9ab3195f2a72.
Who should use it
Teams working in the Go Modules ecosystem who need go module: k8s.io/kube-openapi and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to minimize your dependency tree, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your Go Modules stack.
Pros
- Actively published to the registry.
Cons
- Large dependency tree (41 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
Auto-generated from collected registry metadata. No external claims are inferred.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use k8s.io/kube-openapi?
No — k8s.io/kube-openapi should not be adopted for new projects. Depended on by 1 known packages. Pulls in 73 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled). No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install k8s.io/kube-openapi?
Run `go get k8s.io/kube-openapi` to add k8s.io/kube-openapi to your Go Modules project.
How many dependencies does k8s.io/kube-openapi have?
k8s.io/kube-openapi declares 41 direct dependencies and pulls in 73 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.
What license is k8s.io/kube-openapi released under?
No license was detected in k8s.io/kube-openapi's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is k8s.io/kube-openapi?
Go Modules does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on k8s.io/kube-openapi.
Is k8s.io/kube-openapi still maintained?
The most recent release of k8s.io/kube-openapi (vv0.0.0-20260904170622-9ab3195f2a72) was published 5 days ago.