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@kapa.ai how to use a connector made using the Python CDK on airbyte deployed on kubernetes?
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To use a connector made using the Python CDK on Airbyte deployed on Kubernetes, follow these steps: 1. Build the Docker Image for Your Connector: You need to containerize your connector. You can do this using 
airbyte-ci
or a Dockerfile. Here are the steps for both methods: Option A: Using 
airbyte-ci
(Preferred Method)
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bash    airbyte-ci connectors --name source-<source-name> build
This command will build your connector image and you will find it in your local Docker host as 
airbyte/source-<source-name>:dev
. Option B: Using a Dockerfile Create a 
Dockerfile
in the root of your connector directory. Here is an example:
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Dockerfile    FROM airbyte/python-connector-base:1.1.0     COPY . ./airbyte/integration_code    RUN pip install ./airbyte/integration_code     # The entrypoint and default env vars are already set in the base image    # ENV AIRBYTE_ENTRYPOINT "python /airbyte/integration_code/main.py"    # ENTRYPOINT ["python", "/airbyte/integration_code/main.py"]
Build your image:
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bash    docker build . -t airbyte/source-example-python:dev
2. Push the Docker Image to a Container Registry: Push your built Docker image to a container registry that your Kubernetes cluster can access. For example:
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bash    docker tag airbyte/source-example-python:dev <your-registry>/source-example-python:dev    docker push <your-registry>/source-example-python:dev
3. Deploy Airbyte on Kubernetes: Ensure that Airbyte is deployed on your Kubernetes cluster. You can follow the [Airbyte Kubernetes deployment guide](https://docs.airbyte.com/deploying-airbyte/on-kubernetes). 4. Update Airbyte Configuration: Update the Airbyte configuration to use your custom connector. You can do this by modifying the 
config
maps or secrets to include your custom connector's Docker image. For example, you might add an entry in the 
airbyte-config
ConfigMap to include your custom connector. 5. Add the Connector via the Airbyte UI: Once your connector is available in the Airbyte deployment, you can add it via the Airbyte UI. Navigate to the "Connectors" section and add your custom connector by specifying the Docker image you pushed to the container registry. 6. Test the Connector: Finally, test your connector by setting up a new connection in the Airbyte UI and ensuring that it can successfully read data from the source and write to the destination. For more detailed instructions on building and deploying connectors, you can refer to the following resources: - [Building a connector in Python CDK](https://docs.airbyte.com/connector-development/tutorials/custom-python-connector/getting-started) - [Airbyte Kubernetes deployment guide](https://docs.airbyte.com/deploying-airbyte/on-kubernetes) If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, you can refer to the [Airbyte documentation](https://docs.airbyte.com/) or seek help from the Airbyte community.
a
@kapa.ai Is there a way to add the connector deployed locally without uploading it to a docker registry ?
k
A message from kapa.ai
Yes, you can add a locally built connector to Airbyte without uploading it to a Docker registry. Here are the steps to do this: 1. Build the Connector Locally: First, build your connector image locally. You can use the 
airbyte-ci
tool to build your connector image:
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bash    airbyte-ci connectors --name source-<source-name> build
This command will build your connector image and tag it as 
airbyte/source-<source-name>:dev
. 2. Run Airbyte Locally: Ensure that you have a local instance of Airbyte running. You can start Airbyte locally using the following command:
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bash    ./run-ab-platform
3. Add the Connector in the Airbyte UI: - Open your browser and navigate to 
<http://localhost:8000/>
. - Log in with the default credentials (
airbyte
/ 
password
). - Go to 
Settings
(gear icon in the lower left corner). - Go to 
Sources
or 
Destinations
(depending on which connector you are testing). - Click on 
Add a new Docker connector
. - Fill in the 
Connector display name
, 
Docker full image name
(e.g., 
airbyte/source-<source-name>
), and 
Docker image tag
(e.g., 
dev
). - Click 
Add
to save the configuration. 4. Test the Connector: Now, when you run a sync with that connector, it will use your local Docker image. Here is a summary of the steps in the Airbyte UI: 1. Click on 
Settings
in the left-hand sidebar. Navigate to 
Sources
or 
Destinations
depending on your connector. Click on 
Add a new Docker connector
. 2. Name your custom connector in 
Connector display name
. This is just the display name used for your workspace. 3. Fill in the Docker 
Docker full image name
and 
Docker image tag
. 4. (Optional) Add a link to the connector's documentation in 
Connector documentation URL
. 5. 
Add
the connector to save the configuration. You can now select your new connector when setting up a new connection! For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the [Airbyte documentation on developing locally](https://docs.airbyte.com/contributing-to-airbyte/resources/developing-locally#add-a-connector-under-development-to-airbyte). By following these steps, you can use a locally built connector in your Airbyte instance without needing to upload it to a Docker registry.
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