# MetalLB

MetalLB is a load-balancer implementation for bare
metal [Kubernetes](https://kubernetes.io) clusters, using standard
routing protocols.

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Check out [MetalLB's website](https://metallb.universe.tf) for more
information.

# Contributing

We welcome contributions in all forms. Please check out
the
[hacking and contributing guide](https://metallb.universe.tf/community/#contributing)
for more information.

Participation in this project is subject to
a [code of conduct](https://metallb.universe.tf/community/code-of-conduct/).

One lightweight way you can contribute is
to
[tell us that you're using MetalLB](https://github.com/metallb/metallb/issues/5),
which will give us warm fuzzy feelings :).

# Reporting security issues

You can report security issues in the github issue tracker. If you
prefer private disclosure, please email dave@natulte.net and we'll
figure out a remediation timeline.

We aim for initial response to vulnerability reports within 48
hours. The timeline for fixes depends on the complexity of the issue.
