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# Troubleshooting
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Quick diagnosis guide and common issues for the Headlamp Polaris Plugin.
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## Quick Diagnosis
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| Symptom | Likely Cause | Quick Fix | Details |
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|---------|-------------|-----------|---------|
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| **Plugin not in sidebar** | Headlamp v0.39.0+ plugin loading issue | Set `config.watchPlugins: false` and hard refresh (Cmd+Shift+R) | [Common Issues](common-issues.md#plugin-not-in-sidebar) |
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| **403 Access Denied** | Missing RBAC binding for `services/proxy` | Apply Role + RoleBinding from RBAC section | [RBAC Issues](rbac-issues.md) |
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| **404 or 503** | Polaris not installed, or dashboard disabled | Install Polaris with `dashboard.enabled: true` in `polaris` namespace | [Common Issues](common-issues.md#404-not-found) |
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| **Dark mode white backgrounds** | Old plugin version | Upgrade to v0.3.5+ and hard refresh browser | [Common Issues](common-issues.md#dark-mode-issues) |
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| **Settings page empty** | Old plugin version | Upgrade to v0.3.3+ | [Common Issues](common-issues.md#settings-page-empty) |
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| **No data / infinite spinner** | Network policy or Polaris pod down | Check network policies and `kubectl get pods -n polaris` | [Network Problems](network-problems.md) |
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| **Namespace drawer white** | CSS variable issue | Update to v0.3.5+ with `--mui-palette-background-paper` | [Common Issues](common-issues.md#dark-mode-issues) |
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| **Cluster score not updating** | Auto-refresh disabled or interval too long | Check Settings → Plugins → Polaris refresh interval | [Common Issues](common-issues.md#data-not-refreshing) |
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| **Custom URL not working** | CORS or incorrect URL format | Test with curl, check CORS headers | [Network Problems](network-problems.md#cors-issues) |
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## Detailed Guides
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- **[Common Issues](common-issues.md)** - Comprehensive guide to frequent problems and solutions
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- **[RBAC Issues](rbac-issues.md)** - Permission debugging, 403 errors, token-auth mode
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- **[Network Problems](network-problems.md)** - NetworkPolicies, connectivity, proxy issues, CORS
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## Diagnostic Commands
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### Quick Health Check
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```bash
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# 1. Verify Polaris is running
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kubectl -n polaris get pods
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kubectl -n polaris get svc polaris-dashboard
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# 2. Test Polaris API access
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kubectl get --raw /api/v1/namespaces/polaris/services/polaris-dashboard:80/proxy/results.json | jq .PolarisOutputVersion
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# Expected output: "1.0" or similar
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# 3. Verify RBAC permissions
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kubectl auth can-i get services/proxy \
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--as=system:serviceaccount:kube-system:headlamp \
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-n polaris \
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--resource-name=polaris-dashboard
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# Expected output: yes
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# 4. Check Headlamp pod is running
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kubectl -n kube-system get pods -l app.kubernetes.io/name=headlamp
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# 5. Check Headlamp logs for plugin errors
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kubectl -n kube-system logs deployment/headlamp | grep -i polaris
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# Expected: No errors
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```
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### Plugin Loading Verification
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```bash
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# Check Headlamp config
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kubectl -n kube-system get configmap headlamp -o yaml | grep watchPlugins
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# Expected: watchPlugins: "false"
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# Verify plugin files exist
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kubectl -n kube-system exec deployment/headlamp -c headlamp -- \
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ls -la /headlamp/plugins/headlamp-polaris-plugin/
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# Expected output:
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# drwxr-xr-x dist/
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# -rw-r--r-- package.json
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```
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### RBAC Verification
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```bash
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# Check Role exists
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kubectl -n polaris get role polaris-proxy-reader
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# Check RoleBinding exists
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kubectl -n polaris get rolebinding headlamp-polaris-proxy
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# Test permission (service account mode)
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kubectl auth can-i get services/proxy \
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--as=system:serviceaccount:kube-system:headlamp \
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-n polaris \
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--resource-name=polaris-dashboard
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# Test permission (user token mode, replace with your user)
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kubectl auth can-i get services/proxy \
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--as=user@example.com \
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-n polaris \
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--resource-name=polaris-dashboard
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```
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### Network Debugging
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```bash
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# Test from kubectl (uses same service proxy)
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kubectl get --raw /api/v1/namespaces/polaris/services/polaris-dashboard:80/proxy/results.json
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# Check NetworkPolicies
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kubectl -n polaris get networkpolicy
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# Test direct service access (from within cluster)
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kubectl run -it --rm debug --image=curlimages/curl --restart=Never -- \
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curl http://polaris-dashboard.polaris/results.json
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```
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## Browser Debugging
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### Check Browser Console
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1. Open browser DevTools (F12)
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2. Go to **Console** tab
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3. Look for errors containing "polaris" or "plugin"
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**Common errors:**
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- `createSvgIcon is not defined` → MUI import issue (plugin bug)
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- `403 Forbidden` → RBAC permission denied
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- `404 Not Found` → Polaris not installed or wrong URL
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- `Failed to fetch` → Network policy or CORS issue
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### Clear Browser Cache
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**Critical:** After plugin updates, hard refresh to clear cached JavaScript:
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- **Mac:** Cmd+Shift+R
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- **Windows/Linux:** Ctrl+Shift+R
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- **Alternatively:** Clear all browser data for Headlamp URL
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### Check localStorage
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```javascript
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// Open browser console and run:
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localStorage.getItem('polaris-plugin-refresh-interval')
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localStorage.getItem('polaris-plugin-dashboard-url')
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// Reset to defaults:
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localStorage.removeItem('polaris-plugin-refresh-interval')
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localStorage.removeItem('polaris-plugin-dashboard-url')
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```
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## Still Having Issues?
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If the quick diagnosis doesn't resolve your issue:
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1. **Check detailed guides:**
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- [Common Issues](common-issues.md)
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- [RBAC Issues](rbac-issues.md)
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- [Network Problems](network-problems.md)
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2. **Review documentation:**
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- [Installation Guide](../getting-started/installation.md)
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- [RBAC Permissions](../user-guide/rbac-permissions.md)
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- [Deployment Guide](../deployment/kubernetes.md)
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3. **Open a GitHub issue:**
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- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-polaris-plugin/issues)
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- Include: Headlamp version, plugin version, error messages, logs
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## References
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- [Headlamp Troubleshooting](https://headlamp.dev/docs/latest/troubleshooting/)
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- [Polaris Troubleshooting](https://polaris.docs.fairwinds.com/troubleshooting/)
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- [Kubernetes RBAC Troubleshooting](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/access-authn-authz/rbac/#troubleshooting)
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# Troubleshooting Guide
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This guide covers common issues encountered when using the Headlamp Polaris Plugin and their solutions.
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## Table of Contents
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- [Plugin Not Showing in Sidebar](#plugin-not-showing-in-sidebar)
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- [403 Forbidden Error](#403-forbidden-error)
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- [404 Not Found Error](#404-not-found-error)
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- [Plugin Settings Page Empty](#plugin-settings-page-empty)
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- [Dark Mode Issues](#dark-mode-issues)
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- [Data Not Loading / Infinite Spinner](#data-not-loading--infinite-spinner)
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- [Browser Console Errors](#browser-console-errors)
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- [Network and RBAC Debugging](#network-and-rbac-debugging)
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- [Plugin Installation Issues](#plugin-installation-issues)
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- [ArtifactHub Sync Delays](#artifacthub-sync-delays)
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---
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## Plugin Not Showing in Sidebar
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### Symptoms
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- Plugin appears in Settings → Plugins but sidebar entry is missing
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- No "Polaris" section in navigation
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- Routes like `/polaris` return 404 or blank page
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### Common Causes
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**1. Headlamp v0.39.0+ Plugin Loading Issue**
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**Root Cause**: Headlamp v0.39.0+ changed plugin loading behavior. With `config.watchPlugins: true` (default), catalog-managed plugins are treated as "development directory" plugins, causing the backend to serve metadata but frontend to never execute the JavaScript.
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**Solution**: Set `config.watchPlugins: false` in Headlamp configuration.
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```yaml
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# HelmRelease values
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config:
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watchPlugins: false # CRITICAL for plugin manager
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```
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After applying this change:
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1. Restart Headlamp pod
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2. Hard refresh browser (Cmd+Shift+R or Ctrl+Shift+R)
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3. Clear browser cache if needed
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**References**: See `deployment/PLUGIN_LOADING_FIX.md` for complete root cause analysis.
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**2. Plugin Not Installed**
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**Check plugin installation**:
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```bash
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# View Headlamp pod logs (plugin sidecar)
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kubectl logs -n kube-system deployment/headlamp -c headlamp-plugin
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# Expected output:
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# Installing plugin from https://github.com/.../headlamp-polaris-plugin-X.Y.Z.tar.gz
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# Plugin installed successfully
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```
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**Verify plugin files exist**:
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```bash
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kubectl exec -n kube-system deployment/headlamp -c headlamp -- ls -la /headlamp/plugins/
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# Should show: headlamp-polaris-plugin/
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```
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**3. JavaScript Cached by Browser**
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After upgrading the plugin, old JavaScript may be cached.
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**Solution**:
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- Hard refresh: Cmd+Shift+R (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+R (Linux/Windows)
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- Clear browser cache for Headlamp domain
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- Open DevTools → Application → Clear Storage → Clear all
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**4. Plugin Disabled in Settings**
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**Check Settings → Plugins**:
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- Navigate to Headlamp Settings → Plugins
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- Ensure "Polaris" plugin is enabled (toggle should be ON)
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- If disabled, enable it and refresh the page
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---
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## 403 Forbidden Error
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### Symptoms
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- Error message: "Error loading Polaris audit data: 403 Forbidden"
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- Browser console shows 403 response from API proxy
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- Plugin sidebar shows but data fails to load
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### Root Cause
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User or service account lacks `services/proxy` permission on `polaris-dashboard` service in the `polaris` namespace.
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### Solution
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**1. Verify RBAC Configuration**
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Check if Role exists:
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```bash
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kubectl get role polaris-proxy-reader -n polaris -o yaml
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```
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Expected output:
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```yaml
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apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
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kind: Role
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metadata:
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name: polaris-proxy-reader
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namespace: polaris
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rules:
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- apiGroups: [""]
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resources: ["services/proxy"]
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resourceNames: ["polaris-dashboard"]
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verbs: ["get"]
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```
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**2. Verify RoleBinding**
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For service account mode:
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```bash
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kubectl get rolebinding headlamp-polaris-proxy -n polaris -o yaml
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```
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Expected subjects:
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```yaml
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subjects:
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- kind: ServiceAccount
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name: headlamp
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namespace: kube-system
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```
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For OIDC mode:
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```bash
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kubectl get rolebinding -n polaris -o yaml | grep -A 5 polaris-proxy-reader
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```
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Ensure your user or group is bound to the `polaris-proxy-reader` role.
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**3. Create Missing RBAC**
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If RBAC is missing, apply the minimal configuration:
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```bash
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kubectl apply -f - <<EOF
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apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
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kind: Role
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metadata:
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name: polaris-proxy-reader
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namespace: polaris
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rules:
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- apiGroups: [""]
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resources: ["services/proxy"]
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resourceNames: ["polaris-dashboard"]
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verbs: ["get"]
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---
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apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
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kind: RoleBinding
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metadata:
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name: headlamp-polaris-proxy
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namespace: polaris
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subjects:
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- kind: ServiceAccount
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name: headlamp
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namespace: kube-system
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roleRef:
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kind: Role
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name: polaris-proxy-reader
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apiGroup: rbac.authorization.k8s.io
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EOF
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```
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**4. Test RBAC Permissions**
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Service account mode:
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```bash
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# Impersonate Headlamp service account
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kubectl auth can-i get services/proxy \
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--as=system:serviceaccount:kube-system:headlamp \
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--resource-name=polaris-dashboard \
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-n polaris
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# Expected: yes
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```
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OIDC mode (test as yourself):
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```bash
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kubectl auth can-i get services/proxy \
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--resource-name=polaris-dashboard \
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-n polaris
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# Expected: yes (if you have proper RoleBinding)
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```
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**5. Restart Headlamp**
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After applying RBAC changes:
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```bash
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kubectl rollout restart deployment headlamp -n kube-system
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```
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---
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## 404 Not Found Error
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### Symptoms
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- Error message: "Error loading Polaris audit data: 404 Not Found"
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- Service proxy request returns 404
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- Polaris dashboard not reachable
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### Root Cause
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Polaris dashboard service doesn't exist or is in a different namespace.
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### Solution
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**1. Verify Polaris Installation**
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Check if Polaris is installed:
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```bash
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kubectl get pods -n polaris
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# Expected: polaris-dashboard-* pod running
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```
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Check if service exists:
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```bash
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kubectl get service polaris-dashboard -n polaris
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# Expected: ClusterIP service on port 80
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```
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**2. Verify Service Name and Port**
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The plugin expects:
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- **Namespace**: `polaris`
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- **Service Name**: `polaris-dashboard`
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- **Port**: `80` (or named port `dashboard`)
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If your service has a different name or is in a different namespace, you'll need to modify the plugin source or redeploy Polaris with standard naming.
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**3. Test Service Proxy Manually**
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```bash
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kubectl proxy &
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curl http://localhost:8001/api/v1/namespaces/polaris/services/polaris-dashboard:80/proxy/results.json
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```
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If this returns JSON, the service proxy works and the issue is elsewhere.
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If this returns 404, Polaris service is not configured correctly.
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**4. Check Polaris Dashboard Configuration**
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Verify Polaris is running with dashboard enabled:
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```bash
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kubectl get deployment polaris-dashboard -n polaris -o yaml | grep -A 5 dashboard
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```
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If `dashboard.enabled: false` in Helm values, enable it:
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```yaml
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# values.yaml
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dashboard:
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enabled: true
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```
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**5. Reinstall Polaris**
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If Polaris is missing or misconfigured:
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```bash
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helm repo add fairwinds-stable https://charts.fairwinds.com/stable
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helm upgrade --install polaris fairwinds-stable/polaris \
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--namespace polaris \
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--create-namespace \
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--set dashboard.enabled=true
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```
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---
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## Plugin Settings Page Empty
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|
||||
### Symptoms
|
||||
- Settings → Polaris shows title but no content
|
||||
- Refresh interval and dashboard URL fields not visible
|
||||
|
||||
### Root Cause (Fixed in v0.3.3)
|
||||
Plugin settings registration name didn't match `package.json` name.
|
||||
|
||||
### Solution
|
||||
|
||||
Upgrade to v0.3.3 or later:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Via Headlamp UI: Settings → Plugins → Update
|
||||
# Or redeploy with latest version
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
If manually installing, ensure plugin name matches `package.json`:
|
||||
```typescript
|
||||
registerPluginSettings('headlamp-polaris-plugin', PolarisSettings, true);
|
||||
// NOT 'polaris' — must match package.json name
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Dark Mode Issues
|
||||
|
||||
### Symptoms
|
||||
- Drawer background remains white in dark mode
|
||||
- Text is hard to read in dark mode
|
||||
- Theme colors don't match Headlamp UI
|
||||
|
||||
### Solution (Fixed in v0.3.5)
|
||||
|
||||
Upgrade to v0.3.5 or later for complete dark mode support.
|
||||
|
||||
**Verify CSS Variables**:
|
||||
The plugin uses MUI CSS variables for theming:
|
||||
- `--mui-palette-background-default` (drawer background)
|
||||
- `--mui-palette-text-primary` (text color)
|
||||
- `--mui-palette-primary-main` (links, buttons)
|
||||
- `--mui-palette-error-main` (danger states)
|
||||
|
||||
These automatically adapt to Headlamp's theme (light/dark/system).
|
||||
|
||||
**Hard Refresh Required**:
|
||||
After upgrading from v0.3.4 or earlier, hard refresh your browser:
|
||||
- macOS: Cmd+Shift+R
|
||||
- Linux/Windows: Ctrl+Shift+R
|
||||
|
||||
**Clear Browser Cache**:
|
||||
If hard refresh doesn't help, clear cache for Headlamp domain.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Data Not Loading / Infinite Spinner
|
||||
|
||||
### Symptoms
|
||||
- Plugin shows "Loading Polaris audit data..." forever
|
||||
- No error message in UI
|
||||
- Data never appears
|
||||
|
||||
### Debugging Steps
|
||||
|
||||
**1. Check Browser Console**
|
||||
|
||||
Open DevTools (F12) → Console tab.
|
||||
|
||||
Look for:
|
||||
- Network errors (CORS, timeouts, 5xx responses)
|
||||
- JavaScript errors
|
||||
- Failed API requests
|
||||
|
||||
**2. Check Network Tab**
|
||||
|
||||
Open DevTools → Network tab → Filter by "results.json"
|
||||
|
||||
Expected request:
|
||||
```
|
||||
GET /api/v1/namespaces/polaris/services/polaris-dashboard:80/proxy/results.json
|
||||
Status: 200
|
||||
Response: JSON data
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Common issues:
|
||||
- **Status 0 / Failed**: Network policy blocking request
|
||||
- **Status 403**: RBAC issue (see [403 Forbidden Error](#403-forbidden-error))
|
||||
- **Status 404**: Service not found (see [404 Not Found Error](#404-not-found-error))
|
||||
- **Status 500**: Polaris dashboard error
|
||||
- **Status 502/504**: Service unreachable (network policy or pod down)
|
||||
|
||||
**3. Check Polaris Dashboard Health**
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Check if Polaris pod is running
|
||||
kubectl get pods -n polaris
|
||||
|
||||
# Check Polaris logs
|
||||
kubectl logs -n polaris deployment/polaris-dashboard
|
||||
|
||||
# Test direct access to Polaris
|
||||
kubectl port-forward -n polaris svc/polaris-dashboard 8080:80
|
||||
curl http://localhost:8080/results.json
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**4. Check Network Policies**
|
||||
|
||||
If your cluster uses NetworkPolicies:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
kubectl get networkpolicy -n polaris
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Ensure API server (or Headlamp pod) can reach Polaris dashboard.
|
||||
|
||||
**Example fix**:
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
apiVersion: networking.k8s.io/v1
|
||||
kind: NetworkPolicy
|
||||
metadata:
|
||||
name: allow-api-server-to-polaris
|
||||
namespace: polaris
|
||||
spec:
|
||||
podSelector:
|
||||
matchLabels:
|
||||
app.kubernetes.io/name: polaris
|
||||
policyTypes:
|
||||
- Ingress
|
||||
ingress:
|
||||
- from:
|
||||
- namespaceSelector: {} # Allow from all namespaces (API server)
|
||||
ports:
|
||||
- protocol: TCP
|
||||
port: 8080
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**5. Increase Timeout / Disable Auto-Refresh**
|
||||
|
||||
If Polaris responds slowly:
|
||||
- Open Settings → Polaris
|
||||
- Increase refresh interval to 10+ minutes
|
||||
- Or set to "Manual only" to disable auto-refresh
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Browser Console Errors
|
||||
|
||||
### Common Errors and Solutions
|
||||
|
||||
**Error: "Failed to fetch"**
|
||||
|
||||
**Cause**: Network request failed (CORS, network policy, timeout)
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution**:
|
||||
1. Check Network tab for actual HTTP status
|
||||
2. Verify network policies allow API server → Polaris
|
||||
3. Check Polaris pod is running
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Error: "Unexpected token < in JSON"**
|
||||
|
||||
**Cause**: API returned HTML (error page) instead of JSON
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution**:
|
||||
1. Check Network tab response body (likely 404 or 500 error page)
|
||||
2. Verify Polaris service exists and is healthy
|
||||
3. Check service proxy URL is correct
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Error: "registerPluginSettings is not a function"**
|
||||
|
||||
**Cause**: Headlamp version too old (< v0.26)
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution**: Upgrade Headlamp to v0.26 or later.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Error: "Cannot read property 'AuditData' of undefined"**
|
||||
|
||||
**Cause**: Polaris returned empty or malformed response
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution**:
|
||||
1. Check Polaris logs for errors
|
||||
2. Verify Polaris is scanning the cluster (check audit timestamp)
|
||||
3. Test `/results.json` endpoint directly
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Network and RBAC Debugging
|
||||
|
||||
### Comprehensive RBAC Test
|
||||
|
||||
Run this script to test all RBAC components:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
NS="polaris"
|
||||
SA="headlamp"
|
||||
SA_NS="kube-system"
|
||||
|
||||
echo "=== Testing RBAC for Polaris Plugin ==="
|
||||
|
||||
# 1. Check if service exists
|
||||
echo "1. Service check:"
|
||||
kubectl get svc polaris-dashboard -n $NS || echo "❌ Service not found"
|
||||
|
||||
# 2. Check if Role exists
|
||||
echo "2. Role check:"
|
||||
kubectl get role polaris-proxy-reader -n $NS || echo "❌ Role not found"
|
||||
|
||||
# 3. Check if RoleBinding exists
|
||||
echo "3. RoleBinding check:"
|
||||
kubectl get rolebinding headlamp-polaris-proxy -n $NS || echo "❌ RoleBinding not found"
|
||||
|
||||
# 4. Test service account permissions
|
||||
echo "4. Permission test (service account):"
|
||||
kubectl auth can-i get services/proxy \
|
||||
--as=system:serviceaccount:$SA_NS:$SA \
|
||||
--resource-name=polaris-dashboard \
|
||||
-n $NS
|
||||
|
||||
# 5. Test actual proxy request (requires kubectl proxy)
|
||||
echo "5. Proxy test:"
|
||||
kubectl proxy &
|
||||
PROXY_PID=$!
|
||||
sleep 2
|
||||
curl -s http://localhost:8001/api/v1/namespaces/$NS/services/polaris-dashboard:80/proxy/results.json | jq '.DisplayName' || echo "❌ Proxy request failed"
|
||||
kill $PROXY_PID
|
||||
|
||||
echo "=== Test complete ==="
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Network Policy Debugging
|
||||
|
||||
Test connectivity from Headlamp to Polaris:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Create debug pod in kube-system namespace
|
||||
kubectl run netdebug -n kube-system --rm -it --image=nicolaka/netshoot -- bash
|
||||
|
||||
# Inside pod, test DNS and HTTP
|
||||
nslookup polaris-dashboard.polaris.svc.cluster.local
|
||||
curl -v http://polaris-dashboard.polaris.svc.cluster.local/results.json
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
If this fails, network policies are blocking traffic.
|
||||
|
||||
### API Server Audit Logs
|
||||
|
||||
If you have audit logging enabled, check for denied requests:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# View recent audit logs (location varies by cluster)
|
||||
kubectl logs -n kube-system kube-apiserver-* | grep polaris-dashboard
|
||||
|
||||
# Look for lines with:
|
||||
# "reason": "Forbidden"
|
||||
# "user": "system:serviceaccount:kube-system:headlamp"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Plugin Installation Issues
|
||||
|
||||
### Sidecar Fails to Install Plugin
|
||||
|
||||
**Symptoms**:
|
||||
- Plugin sidecar logs show download errors
|
||||
- Plugin directory is empty
|
||||
- Settings → Plugins shows nothing
|
||||
|
||||
**Check sidecar logs**:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
kubectl logs -n kube-system deployment/headlamp -c headlamp-plugin
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Common errors**:
|
||||
|
||||
**1. Network timeout downloading tarball**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Error: connect ETIMEDOUT
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution**: Check cluster egress network policies allow HTTPS to GitHub.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**2. Invalid tarball URL**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Error: 404 Not Found
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution**: Verify `archive-url` in plugin config matches GitHub release:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
kubectl get configmap headlamp-plugin-config -n kube-system -o yaml
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Expected format:
|
||||
```
|
||||
https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-polaris-plugin/releases/download/v0.3.5/headlamp-polaris-plugin-0.3.5.tar.gz
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**3. Permission denied writing to /headlamp/plugins**
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution**: Ensure volume mount is writable:
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
volumeMounts:
|
||||
- name: plugins
|
||||
mountPath: /headlamp/plugins
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Plugin Manager Not Working
|
||||
|
||||
**Symptoms**:
|
||||
- Headlamp → Settings → Plugins shows "Catalog" tab but plugins don't install
|
||||
- "Install" button does nothing
|
||||
|
||||
**Root Cause**: Plugin manager requires `config.pluginsDir` to be set.
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution**: Configure Headlamp for plugin manager:
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
# HelmRelease values
|
||||
config:
|
||||
pluginsDir: /headlamp/plugins
|
||||
watchPlugins: false # CRITICAL for v0.39.0+
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## ArtifactHub Sync Delays
|
||||
|
||||
### Symptoms
|
||||
- New version released on GitHub but not showing in ArtifactHub
|
||||
- Headlamp plugin catalog shows old version
|
||||
|
||||
### Root Cause
|
||||
ArtifactHub pulls metadata every 30 minutes. There is no webhook or push mechanism.
|
||||
|
||||
### Solution
|
||||
|
||||
**Wait 30 minutes** after pushing a GitHub release, then check:
|
||||
```
|
||||
https://artifacthub.io/packages/headlamp/headlamp-polaris-plugin/headlamp-polaris-plugin
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Verify metadata**:
|
||||
1. Check `artifacthub-pkg.yml` is in repository root
|
||||
2. Check `headlamp/plugin/archive-url` points to GitHub release
|
||||
3. Check `headlamp/plugin/archive-checksum` matches tarball SHA256
|
||||
|
||||
**Force sync** (ArtifactHub UI):
|
||||
- Log in to ArtifactHub as package maintainer
|
||||
- Go to package settings
|
||||
- Click "Reindex now"
|
||||
|
||||
**Note**: First sync after repository registration may take up to 1 hour.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Still Having Issues?
|
||||
|
||||
If none of these solutions work, gather debugging information and open an issue:
|
||||
|
||||
### Required Information
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Version Information**:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
kubectl get pods -n kube-system -l app.kubernetes.io/name=headlamp -o yaml | grep image:
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Plugin Version**:
|
||||
- Check Settings → Plugins in Headlamp UI
|
||||
- Or: `kubectl exec -n kube-system deployment/headlamp -c headlamp -- cat /headlamp/plugins/headlamp-polaris-plugin/package.json`
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Browser Console Output**:
|
||||
- Open DevTools (F12) → Console
|
||||
- Screenshot or copy errors
|
||||
|
||||
4. **Network Tab**:
|
||||
- Open DevTools → Network
|
||||
- Screenshot failed requests to `results.json`
|
||||
|
||||
5. **Pod Logs**:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
kubectl logs -n kube-system deployment/headlamp -c headlamp --tail=100
|
||||
kubectl logs -n polaris deployment/polaris-dashboard --tail=100
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
6. **RBAC Configuration**:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
kubectl get role,rolebinding -n polaris
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Where to Get Help
|
||||
|
||||
- **GitHub Issues**: [https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-polaris-plugin/issues](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-polaris-plugin/issues)
|
||||
- **GitHub Discussions**: [https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-polaris-plugin/discussions](https://github.com/cpfarhood/headlamp-polaris-plugin/discussions)
|
||||
|
||||
Include the debugging information above when opening an issue.
|
||||
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
|
||||
# Network Problems
|
||||
|
||||
Troubleshooting network connectivity issues for the Headlamp Polaris Plugin.
|
||||
|
||||
## Overview
|
||||
|
||||
The plugin accesses Polaris through the Kubernetes service proxy. Network issues can occur at multiple points in this chain:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Headlamp Pod → K8s API Server → Polaris Dashboard Service
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Common Issues
|
||||
|
||||
### NetworkPolicy Blocking Access
|
||||
|
||||
**Symptom:** Timeout or connection errors despite correct RBAC
|
||||
|
||||
**Cause:** NetworkPolicy in `polaris` namespace blocking API server ingress
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:**
|
||||
|
||||
Allow ingress from the Kubernetes API server to Polaris dashboard:
|
||||
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
---
|
||||
apiVersion: networking.k8s.io/v1
|
||||
kind: NetworkPolicy
|
||||
metadata:
|
||||
name: allow-apiserver-to-polaris
|
||||
namespace: polaris
|
||||
spec:
|
||||
podSelector:
|
||||
matchLabels:
|
||||
app.kubernetes.io/name: polaris
|
||||
app.kubernetes.io/component: dashboard
|
||||
policyTypes:
|
||||
- Ingress
|
||||
ingress:
|
||||
# Allow from API server
|
||||
- from:
|
||||
- namespaceSelector:
|
||||
matchLabels:
|
||||
kubernetes.io/metadata.name: kube-system
|
||||
- podSelector:
|
||||
matchLabels:
|
||||
component: kube-apiserver
|
||||
ports:
|
||||
- protocol: TCP
|
||||
port: 80
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Note:** The API server performs the proxy hop, not the Headlamp pod directly.
|
||||
|
||||
### Test Network Connectivity
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# 1. Test service proxy endpoint
|
||||
kubectl get --raw /api/v1/namespaces/polaris/services/polaris-dashboard:80/proxy/results.json
|
||||
|
||||
# If successful: JSON output
|
||||
# If failed: Check NetworkPolicies and service status
|
||||
|
||||
# 2. Check NetworkPolicies
|
||||
kubectl -n polaris get networkpolicy
|
||||
|
||||
# 3. Test direct service access (from within cluster)
|
||||
kubectl run -it --rm debug --image=curlimages/curl --restart=Never -- \
|
||||
curl http://polaris-dashboard.polaris/results.json
|
||||
|
||||
# If this works but service proxy doesn't, check API server network access
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### CORS Issues (Custom URL)
|
||||
|
||||
**Symptom:** Error when using custom Polaris URL in settings
|
||||
|
||||
**Cause:** CORS not configured on external Polaris deployment
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:**
|
||||
|
||||
Configure Polaris dashboard to allow Headlamp origin:
|
||||
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
# Polaris Helm values
|
||||
dashboard:
|
||||
enabled: true
|
||||
env:
|
||||
- name: CORS_ALLOWED_ORIGINS
|
||||
value: "https://headlamp.example.com"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Test CORS headers:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
curl -v -H "Origin: https://headlamp.example.com" \
|
||||
https://my-polaris.example.com/results.json
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for:
|
||||
# Access-Control-Allow-Origin: https://headlamp.example.com
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
- [Kubernetes NetworkPolicies](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/services-networking/network-policies/)
|
||||
- [Service Proxy](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/administer-cluster/access-cluster-services/)
|
||||
@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
|
||||
# RBAC Issues
|
||||
|
||||
Troubleshooting RBAC permissions and 403 errors for the Headlamp Polaris Plugin.
|
||||
|
||||
## Overview
|
||||
|
||||
The plugin requires `get` permission on `services/proxy` resource for the `polaris-dashboard` service in the `polaris` namespace. Without this permission, you'll see 403 Forbidden errors.
|
||||
|
||||
## Common Scenarios
|
||||
|
||||
### 403 Forbidden Error
|
||||
|
||||
**Symptom:** Error loading Polaris data, "Access denied (403)" in UI
|
||||
|
||||
**Cause:** Missing or incorrect RBAC binding
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:**
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# 1. Verify RBAC resources exist
|
||||
kubectl -n polaris get role polaris-proxy-reader
|
||||
kubectl -n polaris get rolebinding headlamp-polaris-proxy
|
||||
|
||||
# If missing, apply RBAC:
|
||||
kubectl apply -f - <<EOF
|
||||
---
|
||||
apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
|
||||
kind: Role
|
||||
metadata:
|
||||
name: polaris-proxy-reader
|
||||
namespace: polaris
|
||||
rules:
|
||||
- apiGroups: [""]
|
||||
resources: ["services/proxy"]
|
||||
resourceNames: ["polaris-dashboard"]
|
||||
verbs: ["get"]
|
||||
---
|
||||
apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
|
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kind: RoleBinding
|
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metadata:
|
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name: headlamp-polaris-proxy
|
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namespace: polaris
|
||||
subjects:
|
||||
- kind: ServiceAccount
|
||||
name: headlamp
|
||||
namespace: kube-system
|
||||
roleRef:
|
||||
kind: Role
|
||||
name: polaris-proxy-reader
|
||||
apiGroup: rbac.authorization.k8s.io
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Token-Auth Mode
|
||||
|
||||
**Symptom:** 403 error when using Headlamp with user-supplied tokens
|
||||
|
||||
**Cause:** User's own identity lacks the RoleBinding
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:**
|
||||
|
||||
Bind the Role to authenticated users or specific users/groups:
|
||||
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
---
|
||||
apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
|
||||
kind: RoleBinding
|
||||
metadata:
|
||||
name: users-polaris-proxy
|
||||
namespace: polaris
|
||||
subjects:
|
||||
- kind: Group
|
||||
name: system:authenticated # All authenticated users
|
||||
apiGroup: rbac.authorization.k8s.io
|
||||
roleRef:
|
||||
kind: Role
|
||||
name: polaris-proxy-reader
|
||||
apiGroup: rbac.authorization.k8s.io
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Testing Permissions
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Test service account (in-cluster mode)
|
||||
kubectl auth can-i get services/proxy \
|
||||
--as=system:serviceaccount:kube-system:headlamp \
|
||||
-n polaris \
|
||||
--resource-name=polaris-dashboard
|
||||
|
||||
# Test user (token-auth mode)
|
||||
kubectl auth can-i get services/proxy \
|
||||
--as=user@example.com \
|
||||
-n polaris \
|
||||
--resource-name=polaris-dashboard
|
||||
|
||||
# Expected output: yes
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
For detailed RBAC configuration, see [RBAC Permissions](../user-guide/rbac-permissions.md).
|
||||
|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
- [Kubernetes RBAC](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/access-authn-authz/rbac/)
|
||||
- [Service Proxy RBAC](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/administer-cluster/access-cluster-services/)
|
||||
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