Introducing a Managed Component for Maintaining Host Routes in Kubernetes

Introducing a Managed Component for Maintaining Host Routes in Kubernetes Key Features of the DOKS Routing Agent 1. Static Route Management via Custom Resources 2. Support for Multiple Gateways and ECMP 3. Overriding Default Routes 4. Node Selection for Routes Enabling the DOKS Routing Agent Example Commands: Usage for Static Egress IP Why This Matters: Coming Soon: Fully Managed NAT Gateway Simplify Static Route Management Get started today About the author Try DigitalOcean for free Related Articles Stop Building SaaS from Scratch: Meet the SeaNotes Starter Kit Announcing OpenAI gpt-oss Models on the DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI Platform Introducing langchain-gradient: Seamless LangChain Integration with DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI Platform By Marco Jantke Published: March 10, 2025 3 min read Our new DOKS routing agent is a managed component for configuring static routes on Kubernetes worker nodes. It is a direct response to user feedback on its predecessor, the static route operator, and introduces new features to enhance routing flexibility. Despite being a managed component, the DOKS routing agent is included at no additional cost for users. The DOKS routing agent enables users to configure IP routes on their Kubernetes worker nodes using a dedicated Kubernetes Custom Resource. This is particularly useful for VPN setups or tunneling egress traffic through specific gateway nodes. apiVersion : networking. doks. digitalocean.