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Deploy a managed OpenVSX registry through the CheCluster custom resource (Technology Preview)

To host and manage Visual Studio Code extensions in your cluster without relying on an external registry, you can now deploy a dedicated OpenVSX server and PostgreSQL database through the CheCluster custom resource.

Set spec.components.openVSX.enable to true in the CheCluster custom resource. The operator provisions the database, creates a privileged user and admin Personal Access Token, and exposes OpenVSX through the gateway at https://<cheHost>/openvsx. Publish extensions by editing the openvsx-extensions ConfigMap. Storage is persisted on a configurable PVC (default 3 Gi). All resources are removed when you disable the feature.

Important:

Deploying a managed OpenVSX registry through the CheCluster custom resource is a Technology Preview feature only. Technology Preview features are not supported with Red Hat production service level agreements (SLAs) and might not be functionally complete. Red Hat does not recommend using them in production. These features provide early access to upcoming product features, enabling customers to test functionality and provide feedback during the development process.

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