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CGDevX
CloudGeometry cloud native application delivery platform

CGDevX is a free, hybrid-cloud application delivery platform that brings together a well-integrated suite of popular open-source tools and services, designed for a Kubernetes-powered world. It streamlines the modern cloud application lifecycle, from development to release and management of app workloads, including AI-enabled applications.
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Why do I need an application platform?

Because “cloud native” goes beyond just Kubernetes.
While Kubernetes offers unparalleled flexibility for managing cloud and multi-cloud strategies, effective cloud-native operations extend far beyond container orchestration.
Modern software-driven businesses need their workloads to address:
Security
Resilience
Backup
Cost Monitoring
Observability
Compliance
Leading software development organizations are embracing Platform Engineering and Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).
These platform approaches integrate essential tools that not only accelerate development, testing, and deployment but also streamline onboarding and facilitate controlled collaboration across teams.
This integration spares your devops and dev teams from spending months on DIY deployment—and then having to spend time on maintenance later.
IDP offers pre-build solutions for:
CI/CD
Code Quality Checks
AI/MLOps capabilities
DevSecOps
Auto-Updated Documentation
Access Controls
Developers On/Off-Boarding

Use Cases

A critical foundation for new application development, migrations, and cloud app modernization initiatives.

Applications Development & Delivery

In software development, speed must be balanced with security, scalability, and maintainability. IDPs shorten time to market for new features by providing serf-serve capabilities to developers and enabling the “you build it you run it” paradigm.

This environment greatly reduces the friction between development and operations, which requires abstracting away the complexity of modern cloud infrastructure and streamlining delivery processes and integrating them with DevSecOps practices and continuous quality checks. This enables developers to focus on innovation while ensuring applications are robust, secure, and scalable, accelerating efficient software delivery.

Cloud Migration and Kubernetes Adoption

CGDevX simplifies the move to Kubernetes and between clusters by creating Kubernetes clusters and integrating tools like

,

,

, or

for automated cloud migration with minimal downtime.

It also integrates tools such as

,

,

,

CloudGeometry supports Kyverno CGDevX

,

CloudGeometry supports Aqua Tracee CGDevX

,

, and others to enable functions like dynamic scaling, resilience, and security. These integrations allow businesses to transition smoothly and leverage Kubernetes effectively without needing deep expertise.

Application Modernization

Legacy applications with monolithic architectures are difficult to scale, but re-architecting applications into microservices creates challenges like service discovery and deployment.

CGDevX integrates tools like

for service mesh management,

as API Gateway, GitOps practices paired with

and

for app management and app configuration management and

for deployment. These tools streamline the transition to microservices, making applications more scalable, flexible, and maintainable.

Developer Tooling Unification

In larger organizations, varied tools for development, testing, and deployment can hinder collaboration and create silos. CGDevX solves this by offering a unified platform that integrates with open-source tools like

for standardized workflows,

and

for Kubernetes manifests management,

Prometheus Monitoring

,

Grafana

, and

for monitoring and log management,

as Infrastructure as Code (IaC),

as IaC processes automation, and GitOps practices for consistent environment configurations.

This integration streamlines workflows, enhances collaboration, and accelerates development by promoting standardized practices across teams.

AI/ML Applications

Deploying AI/ML applications requires significant computational resources, real-time data processing, and complex data pipeline integration. CGDevX tackles these challenges by offering tools like

to manage the entire machine learning lifecycle, from development to deployment.

CGDevX supports data processing frameworks such as

, ensuring AI/ML applications are efficiently developed, scaled, and maintained, addressing the key infrastructure and computational demands.

Microservice Architecture

Transitioning to a microservices architecture introduces challenges like managing service dependencies, ensuring reliable communication, and maintaining system stability. CGDevX addresses these by integrating open-source tools such as

for service mesh management, GitOps practices paired with

and

simplified microservice deployment, and

Prometheus Monitoring

,

Grafana

, and

for monitoring and log management.

These tools, combined within CGDevX, streamline the management and scaling of microservices, enabling independent scaling, minimal disruption during updates, and maintaining high operational stability across distributed systems.

High-load Environments

High-load environments require scalable infrastructure to handle traffic spikes without performance loss. CGDevX solves this by integrating open-source tools like

for orchestration,

for cluster level scaling,

for event-driven autoscaling,

Prometheus Monitoring

 for real-time monitoring,

and

for efficient load balancing.

These tools ensure dynamic scalability, keeping applications responsive and reliable during peak traffic, which is essential for maintaining a seamless user experience.

Collaboration between Developers and Operators

In CGDevX, developers focus on specifying the applications and their dependencies without needing to manage the underlying infrastructure. Operators, on the other hand, set up environments by configuring the platform, infrastructure, and policies that align with organizational standards. CGDevX brings these roles together, creating deployments that satisfy both developer requirements and operator standards.

CGDevX — Collaboration between Developers and Operators
CGDevX — Streamlined Infrastructure with Templates

Streamlined Infrastructure with Templates

With CGDevX, developers are relieved from needing to master infrastructure details. Platform operators can create infrastructure-as-code templates, ensuring that the infrastructure adheres to organizational standards for cost, operations, and security. This allows developers to concentrate solely on meeting application requirements, while the underlying infrastructure is managed through these predefined templates.

Freedom from Cloud Lock-In

Organizations want tools that offer flexibility and avoid being tied to a single cloud provider. CGDevX is designed to be open-source and cloud-agnostic from the outset. It enables deployment across various public clouds—while providing a unified, consistent experience.

CGDevX — Freedom from Cloud Lock-In
CGDevX — Integration with Existing Tools

Integration with Existing Tools

CGDevX supports and integrates with established technologies that teams are already using. It works seamlessly with Kubernetes, as well as infrastructure tools like Terraform and Helm, and it integrates with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions and ArgoCD. CGDevX has a modular design and can also be easily modified to use existing, and proprietary tools if desired. This ensures that application teams can continue using their preferred tools without disruption.

Modular Design

For new development projects you can get the latest version from our GitHub. It's based on stable and popular CNCF projects that are common in a majority of environments:
On the other hand, if you already use some infrastructure products within your organization or plan to adopt other open source or commercial solutions, you can easily integrate them into the relevant CGDevX layer. Some integrations include:
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Frequently Asked Questions

Check the most frequent questions that CGDevX users ask.
Is CGDevX Kubernetes Application Delivery Platform really free?
Yes, we developed CGDevX to help streamline new client projects, ensuring a consistent approach to application migration to Kubernetes and building new apps with cloud native and Kubernetes tools. It enables our development team to use a unified Platform Engineering approach and easily onboard new developers.
We continue to support CGDevX by integrating new open-source tools encountered in numerous client projects and maintaining up-to-date documentation, so other developers and companies can use it for their internal projects. CGDevX is built on popular and stable CNCF open-source projects like ArgoCD, Backstage, and Grafana, and you can use it anywhere, just as you would be getting those project from github and integrating yourself.
Can I integrate some commercial tools with the platform? Like PANW or Aqua DevSecOps modules or DataDog monitoring?
Absolutely, it follows the same modular approach. You can easily integrate the tools yourself, or we can handle the integration for you. Some of the tools on our partner technology page have already been integrated, and we can help you evaluate the selection of tools you need based on your business case and budget.
Is CGDevX is Kubernetes hosting platform like ControlPlane?
No, CGDevX is deployed to your own AWS/Azure/GCP and other cloud providers accounts, and you have a full control of your code and data. But, your development team will have the same experience shipping containers to your production environment as they would have with PaaS solutions like ControlPlane and others.
How does CGDevX streamline cloud-native development workflows?
CGDevX streamlines cloud-native development by automating key workflows such as coding, testing, and deployment. It provides integrated Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, allowing teams to deploy applications quickly and reliably. The platform also includes workload management tools to optimize resource allocation and monitor application performance, reducing downtime. With pre-configured templates, best practices, and real-time observability through tools like Prometheus and Grafana, CGDevX simplifies development, enabling teams to focus on innovation and continuous improvement rather than managing cloud infrastructure​.
Why is CGDevX ideal for migrating existing workloads to Kubernetes?
CGDevX simplifies the migration of existing workloads to Kubernetes by offering seamless integrations and automated management tools. It handles complex tasks like resource allocation, security, and scaling, allowing organizations to migrate workloads with minimal downtime and operational overhead. Additionally, the platform provides guidance and best practices from CloudGeometry experts, ensuring a smooth transition for both traditional and cloud-native applications​.
I already have a development pipeline and want to upgrade it to Kubernetes, but I’d like to keep some of the tools my developers are already familiar with. Can I change out GitLab for GitHub or Jenkins for ArgoCD?
The CGDevX architecture is modular, and we already have integrations with many interchangeable tools that we've prepared for existing clients. If you want to continue using other open-source or commercial products, we can consult with you on integration or handle the integration for you.
How do you achieve multi-cloud support? Can I really move my workloads between AWS, Azure, and other cloud services?
We integrate and test all CGDevX components on managed Kubernetes services like EKS, AKS, and GKE, as well as on DIY Kubernetes engines. So, if you have CGDevX deployed across all your cloud providers, you can seamlessly deploy your containers to any cloud using the same toolset CGDevX developer platform provides.
How does CGDevX compare to Kubernetes platforms like Kubefirst?
CGDevX offers all the core benefits of Kubernetes platforms like Kubefirst but with added functionality. Beyond the Kubernetes ecosystem, CGDevX integrates advanced cloud-native features such as workload management, security, and out of the box CI/CD pipelines for workloads. While Kubefirst focuses on Kubernetes management, CGDevX also delivers out-of-the-box solutions for automating and simplifying the development lifecycle, making it a more comprehensive platform for cloud-native applications.
How does CGDevX save time both at the start and in the long term?
CGDevX can save months of setup time initially by providing pre-configured tools, templates, and best practices. Over the long term, it continues to save time by automating updates to Kubernetes and CNCF projects, managing integrations, and offering continuous support from CloudGeometry experts. This proactive approach to maintaining and evolving your cloud-native environment ensures your infrastructure stays current without ongoing manual effort.
What are the key advantages of using CGDevX for DevOps teams?
CGDevX enhances collaboration between development and operations teams by providing a shared platform for CI/CD, monitoring, and workload management, including extra visibility and governance over activities happening within the platform that allow self-serve for developers. It optimizes DevOps pipelines, leading to faster releases and improved productivity​.
What security measures does CGDevX implement for cloud-native applications?
CGDevX implements a range of robust security measures tailored for cloud-native applications. These include advanced access controls that ensure only authorized users can interact with sensitive systems and data. It also provides encryption at multiple levels, safeguarding data both at rest and in transit. Real-time monitoring tools are integrated into the platform to detect potential vulnerabilities and respond to threats quickly. Additionally, CGDevX supports secure application development practices, incorporating security protocols directly into its CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure deployment of applications.
These features collectively help developers build and manage cloud applications with strong security from the outset​. In addition, we partially cover Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) by providing vulnerability and misconfiguration scanning as part of CI pipelines for code, image scanning at the registry level, Infrastructure as Code scanning as part of CI, vulnerability and misconfiguration analysis in/ runtime, and eBPF-based threat detection.
I already have a development pipeline and want to upgrade it to Kubernetes, but I’d like to keep some of the tools my developers are already familiar with. Can I use GitLab vs GitHub or Jenkins vs ArgoCD?
CGDevX architecture is modular, and we already have integrations with many interchangeable tools that we've prepared for existing clients. If you want to continue using other open-source products, we can consult you on integration or handle the integration for you.
How do you achieve multi-cloud support? Can I really move my workloads between AWS, Azure, and other cloud services?
We integrate and test all CGDevX components on managed Kubernetes services like EKS, AKS, and GKE, as well as on DIY Kubernetes engines. So, if you have CGDevX deployed across all your cloud providers, you can seamlessly deploy your containers to any cloud using the same CGDevX developer platform.
How does CGDevX streamline cloud-native development workflows with GitOps best practices?
CGDevX leverages GitOps best practices to streamline cloud-native development workflows by automating the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from coding to container deployment. GitOps ensures all configuration and application changes are tracked in a version-controlled repository (such as Git), providing an auditable, single source of truth for the state of both applications and infrastructure.
This approach allows teams to push containerized applications through the SDLC reliably and efficiently, using automated Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and guardrails. By aligning with GitOps principles, CGDevX enables consistent, repeatable deployments, empowering teams to focus on innovation while maintaining secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-native environments.
Is CGDevX Kubernetes Application Delivery Platform really free?
Yes, we developed CGDevX to help streamline new client projects, ensuring a consistent approach to application migration to Kubernetes, as well as building new apps with cloud native and Kubernetes tools. It enables our development team to use a unified Platform Engineering approach and easily onboard new developers. We continue to support CGDevX by integrating new open-source tools encountered in numerous client projects and maintaining up-to-date documentation, so other developers and companies can use them for their internal projects. CGDevX is built on popular and stable CNCF open-source projects like ArgoCD, Backstage, and Grafana, and you can use it anywhere, just as you would be if you were getting those projects from Github and integrating them yourself.
Can I integrate some commercial tools with the platform, such as Palo Alto Networks Prisma, Aqua DevSecOps modules, or DataDog monitoring?
Absolutely; it follows the same modular approach. You can easily integrate the tools yourself, or we can handle the integration for you. Some of the tools on our partner technology page have already been integrated, and we can help you evaluate the selection of tools you need based on your business case and budget.
Is CGDevX a Kubernetes hosting platform like ControlPlane?
No, CGDevX is deployed to your own AWS/Azure/GCP and other cloud provider accounts, and you have full control of your code and data. However, because manfests are built directly, your development team will have a more powerful experience shipping containers to your production environment as they would have with PaaS solutions like ControlPlane and others.
Why is CGDevX better than just using EKS/AKS and integrating tools yourself?
Amazon EKS and/or Azure AKS provide an -aaS approach for the Kubernetes control plane. However, they leave you to manually install, configure, and integrate multiple tools vital to ongoing software development and deployment. These include monitoring, CI/CD, workload management, and so on. CGDevX comes with these tools pre-integrated and optimized for building and running software that runs on Kubernetes. It offers an end-to-end solution that delivers built-in  enhancements to  security and workload management, significantly reducing the time and effort required to set up and manage these components yourself. This comprehensive approach simplifies development and operational tasks, making CGDevX much more than just a Kubernetes-as-a-Service​.
Does CGDevX lock me into a specific cloud provider like AWS?
No, CGDevX is designed to be cloud-agnostic, which means you can easily migrate workloads between cloud providers, such as moving from AWS to Azure or Google Cloud. Its architecture is built on open-source, multi-cloud technologies like Kubernetes, ensuring there is no vendor lock-in. This flexibility enables you to adapt your cloud strategy over time without being tied to a single provider.
What kind of monitoring and observability features does CGDevX include?
CGDevX integrates with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki for in-depth monitoring and observability, enabling real-time insights into application performance and resource usage. This helps developers proactively manage and optimize their cloud applications.
How does CGDevX help with AI and data-driven applications?
CGDevX creates an environment that integrates well with AI/ML frameworks and provides support for building and deploying AI-driven applications. It offers optional tools, such as KubeFlow, for managing data pipelines and machine learning workflows​.