add-and-delete-a-kyma-module-1b548e9.md

Add and Delete a Kyma Module

To use a Kyma module, you must add it first. Use Kyma dashboard or kubectl to do that. If you don't need the module anymore, delete it to save resources.

Add and Delete a Kyma Module Using Kyma Dashboard

Use Kyma dashboard to add and delete a Kyma module.

Context

Follow this procedure to easily add a module from the dashboard's Cluster Details view.

Procedure

1. Log in to Kyma dashboard. The URL is in the Overview section of your subaccount.

2. Choose Modify Modules, and select Add.

3. In the Add Modules section, check the modules you want to add, and select Add.

4. Optional: At the module level, you can overwrite the default release channel for the modules you are adding: Under the Advanced options, choose your preferred release channel.

Results

This process may take a while, depending on the number of modules. The operation was successful when the module status changes to READY.

Next Steps

• To configure your module, use the module CR that you can find in the module repository.

• To delete a module, choose Modify Modules, and click on the trash icon next to the module you want to delete.

Add and Delete a Kyma Module Using kubectl

Use kubectl to add or delete a Kyma module in the default channel.

Context

To add a module using kubectl, perform the following steps:

Procedure

1. Run the following command:

   kubectl edit kyma default -n kyma-system
   

2. In the editor, add a module on your cluster in spec.modules by adding the module's name:

   spec:
     modules:
       - name: {NAME_OF_THE_MODULE}
   
   

3. Save the changes.

   You should see the following message:

   kyma.operator.kyma-project.io/default edited
   

Next Steps

• To configure your module, edit the module CR.

• To delete a module, remove its name from the editor.

Related Information

Kyma's Modular Approach

Kyma Release Channels

Kyma Modules