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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Building Modelplane on Crossplane DevFeed: [Building Modelplane on Crossplane]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Nic Cope Published: 2026-06-23T15:08:59Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [cloud-infrastructure](), [AI Platform](), [Inference](), [Kubernetes](), [model-deployment](), [control-plane](), [Provisioning](), [Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service](), [configuration](), [Gke]() Tags: [cloud-infrastructure](), [configuration](), [control-plane](), [crossplane](), [eks](), [gke](), [inference](), [infrastructure](), [kubernetes](), [model-inference](), [open-source](), [provisioning]() ### AI overview This article introduces Modelplane, an open control plane built with Crossplane for operating distributed fleets of GPUs used for model inference. It describes combining capacity across clouds, neoclouds, and on-premises environments, deploying models across Kubernetes clusters, and exposing stable OpenAI-compatible endpoints. ### Source excerpt I've worked on Crossplane for almost eight years, since the v0.1 release. In that time I've watched a lot of people use it to put cloud infrastructure behind an API. For the last few months I've been using it to put a particular, ## Crossplane Adds a CLI Check for v2 Upgrade Compatibility DevFeed: [Crossplane Adds a CLI Check for v2 Upgrade Compatibility]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jared Watts Published: 2026-06-05T21:34:40Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [upgrade](), [control-plane](), [Command-line interface]() Tags: [cli](), [compatibility](), [composition-functions](), [control-plane](), [crossplane](), [maturity](), [patches](), [production](), [upgrade](), [v2]() ### AI overview Crossplane introduces a read-only CLI command that scans a live v1.x control plane for features removed or changed in Crossplane v2 and identifies the resources requiring action before an upgrade. ### Source excerpt Holding off on upgrading to Crossplane v2? Use the new upgrade check command to see if your control plane is ready to smoothly upgrade to v2 today. ## Introducing function-kro: YAML+CEL Composition Meets Crossplane DevFeed: [Introducing function-kro: YAML+CEL Composition Meets Crossplane]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jared Watts Published: 2026-03-19T10:59:28Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [Kubernetes](), [API](), [Cloud](), [software-architecture]() Tags: [announce](), [api](), [architecture](), [aws](), [azure](), [cel](), [community](), [crossplane](), [function](), [functions](), [gcp](), [getting-started](), [kubernetes](), [multicloud](), [open-source](), [pipeline](), [platform]() ### AI overview Crossplane introduces function-kro, a composition function that brings kro's YAML and CEL authoring model into Crossplane's pipeline architecture. Existing kro-style resource definitions can run as pipeline steps, with support for dependency wiring, resource composition, and additional independent pipeline capabilities. ### Source excerpt The combination of YAML+CEL provides a simple experience to define Kubernetes resources. We're excited to announce function-kro that makes kro's YAML+CEL syntax available as another option to join Crossplane's already expansive menu of supported languages. ## Meet Crossplane in Amsterdam for KubeCon EU 2026! DevFeed: [Meet Crossplane in Amsterdam for KubeCon EU 2026!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ana Margarita Medina Published: 2026-03-18T17:19:16Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [Infrastructure as code](), [Platform Engineering](), [API](), [Kubernetes]() Tags: [2026](), [apis](), [cloud-native](), [crossplane](), [infrastructure](), [kubecon](), [kubecon-eu](), [kubernetes](), [platform-engineering](), [platforms](), [self-healing]() ### AI overview Crossplane's KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 program in Amsterdam includes project demonstrations, maintainer sessions, and end-user presentations on API-driven infrastructure as code, platform engineering, and self-healing platforms. ### Source excerpt KubeCon EU is back in Amsterdam, and so are we -- with end-user stories from financial institutions and global tech companies, from API-driven infrastructure to self-healing platforms. ## Crossplane v2.2 -- More Capable, More Reliable, More Observable DevFeed: [Crossplane v2.2 -- More Capable, More Reliable, More Observable]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Adam Wolfe Gordon Published: 2026-03-17T15:30:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [releases](), [debugging](), [observability](), [control-plane](), [gRPC](), [Logging](), [tracing](), [configuration]() Tags: [alpha](), [announce](), [configuration](), [control-plane](), [crossplane](), [debugging](), [developer-experience](), [grpc](), [logging](), [observability](), [platform-engineering](), [releases](), [traces]() ### AI overview Crossplane v2.2.0 is a quarterly release focused on improving capability, reliability, and performance. It introduces an alpha Pipeline Inspector that forwards composition-function requests and responses over gRPC for debugging, observability, logging, and tracing, along with centralized runtime configuration for package dependencies. ### Source excerpt We are excited to announce that Crossplane v2.2.0 has been released and is now available for installation into your control planes. ## Crossplane & AI: The Case for API-First Infrastructure DevFeed: [Crossplane & AI: The Case for API-First Infrastructure]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ana Margarita Medina Published: 2026-02-25T13:20:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [control-plane](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Infrastructure as code](), [Automation](), [Kubernetes](), [Cloud]() Tags: [ai](), [api-centric](), [architecture](), [automation](), [cloud-native](), [control-plane](), [crossplane](), [declarative](), [git](), [infrastructure](), [operations](), [platforms](), [workflows]() ### AI overview AI has accelerated coding, but infrastructure and operations remain constrained by fragmented, human-centered workflows. The article argues that AI agents need API-first, declarative platforms with machine-readable interfaces, explicit governance, and continuous reconciliation. ### Source excerpt AI has accelerated coding, but the real bottleneck starts after git push. Infrastructure and operations still rely on fragmented, human workflows. To enable AI agents, platforms must be API-first and declarative, offering a consistent, machine-readable control plane for automation at scale. ## Announcing Crossplane's CNCF Graduation DevFeed: [Announcing Crossplane's CNCF Graduation]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jared Watts Published: 2025-11-06T17:06:55Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [cloud-infrastructure](), [Software](), [Security]() Tags: [announce](), [audits](), [cloud-native](), [cncf](), [community](), [crossplane](), [governance](), [graduation](), [open-source](), [openssf]() ### AI overview Crossplane has graduated within the CNCF, marking the project as mature, stable, and broadly deployed. The announcement highlights its contributor community, production adopters, vendor-neutral governance, security audits, OpenSSF Best Practices certification, and established release process. ### Source excerpt We are absolutely thrilled today to announce the graduation of Crossplane within the CNCF! ## Announcing Crossplane 2.0 DevFeed: [Announcing Crossplane 2.0]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Nic Cope Published: 2025-08-13T04:51:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [cloud-infrastructure](), [releases](), [Kubernetes](), [Cloud Native Ecosystem](), [self-service](), [Cloud APIs]() Tags: [announce](), [apis](), [applications](), [control-plane](), [crossplane](), [declarative](), [developers](), [infrastructure](), [kubernetes](), [platform](), [platform-teams](), [release](), [releases](), [v2]() ### AI overview Crossplane 2.0 extends Crossplane from infrastructure management to application management, enabling platform teams to provide unified APIs for applications and infrastructure. The release also adds broader compositions, namespaced resources, declarative day-two operations, and managed-resource filtering. ### Source excerpt After seven years building Crossplane, we're excited to announce Crossplane 2.0. This release extends beyond infrastructure to support applications as first-class citizens, enabling platform teams to offer unified APIs that manage apps and infrastructure together. ## Crossplane Function Python Enables Python-Based Composition Functions DevFeed: [Crossplane Function Python Enables Python-Based Composition Functions]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Nic Cope Published: 2025-03-26T02:26:53Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [Python](), [Kubernetes](), [software-development](), [SDK]() Tags: [announce](), [crossplane](), [infrastructure](), [kubernetes](), [python](), [release]() ### AI overview Crossplane Function Python is introduced as a tool for writing Crossplane composition functions in Python. The release supports defining how composite resources are composed from Kubernetes resources and allows infrastructure logic to use Python features such as loops, conditionals, libraries, and the standard library. ### Source excerpt We are excited to announce the first release of Function Python, a powerful new tool that enables you to write Crossplane compositions using Python. This release opens up new possibilities for platform engineers and developers who prefer Python's simplicity and readability when configuring Crossplane. Function Python was developed ## Strengthening Crossplane's Community-Driven Ecosystem DevFeed: [Strengthening Crossplane's Community-Driven Ecosystem]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Bassam Tabbara Published: 2025-02-25T18:51:37Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [vendor lock-in](), [Cloud]() Tags: [announce](), [cloud-native](), [cncf](), [community](), [contributed](), [crossplane](), [ecosystem](), [functions](), [governance](), [open-source](), [providers](), [reliability](), [transparency](), [updates](), [vendor-lock-in]() ### AI overview Crossplane announces governance and operational updates for community-contributed providers and functions. The changes establish maintenance expectations and require community extensions to be published in a vendor-neutral location, supporting accessibility, reliability, transparency, and long-term adoption. ### Source excerpt Today, we're excited to announce key updates for the Crossplane community aimed at fostering the growth of community-contributed Crossplane extensions (providers and functions) while reinforcing our commitment to vendor neutrality--just like all CNCF projects. ## Crossplane v2 Proposal Introduces Namespaced Application and Infrastructure Management DevFeed: [Crossplane v2 Proposal Introduces Namespaced Application and Infrastructure Management]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Nic Cope Published: 2025-01-31T00:36:19Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [Platform Engineering](), [Kubernetes](), [cloud-infrastructure](), [migration](), [Usability](), [App]() Tags: [application-delivery](), [applications](), [compatibility](), [control-plane](), [crossplane](), [infrastructure](), [kubernetes](), [kubernetes-native](), [migration](), [platform-engineering](), [usability](), [v2]() ### AI overview Crossplane v2 proposes a namespaced-first model for managing applications and infrastructure with Kubernetes resources. The proposal broadens composition capabilities, removes claims, preserves existing v1 APIs, and supports opt-in migration. ### Source excerpt Crossplane v2 introduces a more intuitive, namespaced-first approach to managing both applications and infrastructure, making it easier to compose Kubernetes resources without unnecessary complexity. With backward compatibility and an opt-in migration path, these changes improve usability while preserving Crossplane's core strengths in platform engineering and declarative infrastructure management. ## My Experience as a Mentee in the LFX Mentorship Program with Crossplane DevFeed: [My Experience as a Mentee in the LFX Mentorship Program with Crossplane]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Mehmet Enes Onuş Published: 2024-10-08T15:48:07Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [Open Source](), [Kubernetes](), [cloud-infrastructure](), [GitHub Actions](), [GitHub](), [renovate](), [Developer Tools]() Tags: [cncf](), [community](), [contributing](), [crossplane](), [dependencies](), [foundation](), [github](), [github-action](), [lfx](), [linux](), [linux-foundation](), [mentee](), [mentorship](), [open-source](), [program](), [renovate](), [schemas](), [self-hosted](), [software]() ### AI overview A mentee describes applying to and participating in the LFX Mentorship Program while contributing to the Crossplane open-source project. The article covers contributions involving Renovate GitHub Actions, schema validation, and dependency graph caching. ### Source excerpt As someone passionate about open-source software, being a mentee in the LFX Mentorship Program, backed by the Linux Foundation, has been one of the most enriching experiences of my career ## Go deeper with control planes at Level Up with Crossplane, presented by Upbound DevFeed: [Go deeper with control planes at Level Up with Crossplane, presented by Upbound]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Crossplane Community Published: 2024-04-25T15:59:01Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [control-plane](), [cloud-infrastructure](), [Software Testing](), [Command-line interface]() Tags: [cfp](), [ci](), [cloud-infrastructure](), [command-line](), [community](), [community-day](), [composition](), [composition-functions](), [control-plane](), [crossplane](), [functions](), [getting-started](), [infrastructure](), [kubernetes](), [production](), [scaling](), [troubleshoot]() ### AI overview An announcement for Level Up with Crossplane, a free online event presented by Upbound for engineers learning Crossplane control planes. The event covers Crossplane 1.15, compositions, composition functions, testing patterns, CLI tools, APIs, and CRD versioning. ### Source excerpt Inspired by Control Plane Day and Crossplane Day, Level Up with Crossplane, presented by Upbound, is a new event series for the community of engineers interested in getting hands-on with Crossplane control planes. Register for the live May 7 event. ## Crossplane Community Talks from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024 DevFeed: [Crossplane Community Talks from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Crossplane Community Published: 2024-04-18T17:29:59Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Crossplane]() Topics: [Service fabric](), [control-plane](), [Developer experience](), [software-development](), [Deployment](), [configuration](), [render]() Tags: [argocd](), [aws](), [case-study](), [cfp](), [cloud-native](), [cloudnativecon](), [cncf](), [community](), [community-day](), [composition](), [composition-functions](), [control-plane](), [crossplane](), [dapr](), [deploy](), [developer-experience](), [europe](), [framework](), [getting-started](), [kubecon](), [kubernetes](), [observability](), [scaling](), [talks](), [upbound]() ### AI overview A roundup of Crossplane community talks from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024, including sessions on Crossplane's cloud native control plane framework and its developer experience. ### Source excerpt What's the latest with the Crossplane cloud native control plane framework? Catch these Crossplane community talks from KubeCon/CloudNativeCon Europe.