kafkactl-azure-plugin
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Description:
Azure Plugin for kafkactl
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: kafka azure cli devops authentication
Install: brew install kafkactl-azure-plugin
About:
The kafkactl-azure-plugin extends the kafkactl CLI tool with Azure Active Directory authentication support. It enables seamless, secure access to Azure Event Hubs clusters by handling OAuth token retrieval and management. This plugin is essential for teams operating Kafka infrastructure within the Azure ecosystem.
Key Features:
  • Azure AD OAuth authentication integration
  • Seamless compatibility with the kafkactl CLI
  • Simplifies secure access to Azure Event Hubs
  • Eliminates manual token management
Use Cases:
  • Managing Kafka topics on Azure Event Hubs using kafkactl
  • Automating Kafka cluster administration in Azure CI/CD pipelines
  • Granting developers secure CLI access to Azure-hosted Kafka clusters
Alternatives:
  • kafkactl – Core tool that this plugin extends for Azure-specific authentication.
  • kcat – A versatile Kafka CLI client that requires manual configuration for Azure AD auth.
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