Kaoto - The Integration Designer for Apache Camel
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Kaoto lowers the barrier to getting started with Apache Camel, enabling users to quickly prototype and integrate systems without deep Camel knowledge or complex Java coding. With a modern, open-source visual designer, Kaoto empowers teams to build and test integrations efficiently in a low-code environment, accelerating the development process.
Kaoto has been designed with a focus on enabling users to quickly prototype Apache Camel integrations without deep Camel knowledge or having to write complex Java code.
 Based on Apache Camel Kaoto utilizes the Apache Camel models and schemas to always offer you all available upstream Camel features. |
 VS Code Extension Kaoto comes as an extension you can easily install from the VS Code Marketplace. Install it directly from inside your VS Code instance. |
 Care About Developers Kaoto is a low-code / no-code visual editor for Apache Camel integrations. Using Kaoto will lower the barrier for integration developers to get started with Apache Camel. |
 Free Libre and Open Source Truly open with no vendor lock-in. Use, reuse, share, modify, and resell to your needs. Own Kaoto and make it yours, making sure your use cases are covered. |
 Built-In Catalog Kaoto provides you access to a catalog of 300+ Camel Components, 200+ Kamelets and a variety of Enterprise Integration Patterns to choose from. Each comes with documentation to help you get started. |
 Rapid Prototyping Building your integration while running it in parallel in Dev Mode gives you a quick turnaround on your changes and enables you to quickly prototype your Camel routes. |
| Design your Camel routes, Kamelets and Pipes in a visual low-code / no-code way. Drag and drop components, connect them together, and see your integration flow come to life. |
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Browse the comprehensive built-in catalog containing a vast number of available Camel Components (Connectors), Enterprise Integration Patterns as well as Kamelets provided by Apache Camel. |
| Selecting a figure on the graphical canvas will open up a configuration form to the right side which allows you to easily configure your components without writing code. |
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Use the Kaoto DataMapper to map data between input and output structures and to transform it to your needs. Visually connect fields and apply transformations without writing complex code. |
| Browse integration files, orchestrate running Camel integrations, initialize new routes, export as Maven projects for Quarkus or Spring Boot, run locally, and deploy to OpenShift/Kubernetes - all from dedicated sidebar views. |
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You can follow Installation Guide on a Kaoto official site or steps below:
- Install Visual Studio Code
- Install JBang
- Install the Kaoto extension from the VS Code Marketplace or Open VSX Registry
Learn more about Kaoto and how to use it effectively:
- 📘 User Manual - In-depth guide on all features and configurations.
- 🚀 Quickstart Guide - Get started with Kaoto in minutes.
- 🛠️ Installation Guide - Step-by-step instructions for installing Kaoto.
- Camel Route files:
*.camel.yaml,*.camel.xml - Kamelet files:
*.kamelet.yaml - Pipe files:
*.pipe.yaml - Citrus Test files:
*.citrus.yaml,*.citrus.test.yaml,*.citrus.it.yaml,*.citrus-test.yaml,*.citrus-it.yaml
We value your feedback! If you encounter any issues, have feature requests, or want to suggest improvements, please open an issue in our repository.
We welcome contributions! Check out our Contribution Guide for details on how to help improve Kaoto.
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