eBeeDex
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5 | This eBeeDex lists all known eBees and their back story. If you find any more in the wild, please feel free to open a pull request so we have the most up to date information on the species.
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14 | Tetragon eBee is from the genus Tetragonula which is a kind of stingless bee. Tetragonula protect their hive in a collective effort, but without a stinger, Tetragon eBee took up his sword and shield. He spends his days observing the kernel and defending it from malicious actors. 15 |
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23 | Obee-Wan Kenobee ranges across the galaxy defending colonies from moths, birds, ants, mites, mice, bears, and other malicious actors. Obee-Wan uses the Force to sense things happening in the kernel and his lightsaber for aggressive negotiations when a process gets out of line. Obee-Wan also taught Tetragon eBee everything he knows. 24 |
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32 | While many bees hibernate for winter, Skiing eBee loves to go where no bee has gone before. Growing up in the verdant vallies of Diavolezza, she always wondered what the Swiss people did when she was sleeping. Curiosity eventually got the better of Skiing eBee and she awoke to find a white winter wonderland. She strapped on a pair of skis and quickly progressed from the bunny hill to double blacks and hasn't looked back since. 33 |
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41 | Pulses and signals are the daily lot for Electrician eBee. There's no wire, no circuit that she cannot tame. Of course, it helps when you're a creature sensitive to electromagnetic fields. Electrician eBee does her best to connect all parts of complex systems and makes it all work flawlessly. She won't hesitate to hook eBPF programs to electrical sockets if she has to. Or to report any misbehaving frequency... Wait! Could Electrician eBee be an undercover Secret Agent from the Hive? 42 |
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50 | Security eBee is committed to ensure the well-being of all his community. He brings law, order, but also assistance and kindness to every bee in the Hive. He's often seen hard at work with his “STOP” sign, monitoring the traffic between honeycombs. Security eBee will sometimes be involved in investigations, but will defer complex cases to his friend, Detective eBee. 51 |
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59 | Another mystery to solve? This is a job for Detective eBee! He has an eye for details, and always keeps it open. Ever since his honey jar was stolen as a child, he's been tracking (and catching!) offenders. There's no bug better at finding clues, be it on the crime scene or deep in flow logs. One day he'll have Badger O'Flake, his sworn enemy, locked up for good. Will he need his all-powerful eBPF tools for that? Elementary, my dear eBee! 60 |
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68 | Beekeeper eBee enjoys her life! She loves going outdoors for hiking, cycling, climbing, or staying comfortably home with a book and a warm cup of tea. Alas, this leaves her little time to gather pollen. But she gets help from her cousins, smaller honeybees, of whom she loves taking care. Ensuring every worker in the hive is healthy and happy brings her joy... And honey! 69 |
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77 | The Astronaut eBee was chosen among her hive for her deep technical skills, her precision at piloting, and her thirst for adventure. She travels through space to establish relationships with other intelligent species, promoting peaceful and mutually beneficial cooperation. She loves meeting youngsters and encourages them into becoming astronauts. 78 |
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86 | Keeping up on the latest buzz in the community is no problem for Webinar eBee. Whether it be learning about faster networking, deeper observabiliy, or new security systems to keep honey safe from bears, there is always a new webinar to catch. It's not all just binging content though, Webinar eBee has been known to create some amazing Star Wars themed demos to inspire the next generation of eBees. 87 |
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95 | eBPF is a rapidly developing technology and there is so much to learn! Never fear, Teacher eBee is here to help. From documentation to tutorials and labs, Teacher eBee is always coming out with new ways to educate and entertain the hive. NewBee eBee is often close to Teacher eBee to cross pollinate some learnings, but Teacher eBee is also known to create courses where even Daniel and Alexei can learn things. 96 |
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104 | Bees usually stick close to their hive, but after seeing all of the possibiles eBPF unlocks for the kernel, Travel eBee knew there was so much more to experience in the world. Working in open source, Travel eBee has also made friends all around the world and is always up for a chance to meet them in person for a beer or some nectar. Travel eBee has been to six continents so far and is just waiting for the invite from Tux to visit the seventh. 105 |
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113 | Originally from the southern hemisphere, Santa eBee enjoys frolicking through the summer flower meadows during the Christmas holiday season and giving small gifts to the rest of the hive to mark the festive holiday season at the end of the calendar year. While the northern bees are hunkered down for winter, Santa eBee meets with them virtually to give them a reminder of the summer days ahead. 114 |
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122 | Every bee working in the hive needs to be reminded sometimes to take time for themselves. Kind eBee is there to support the other bees in the hive by watching out for their emotional and mental well-being. She likes helping the rest of the hive find the right work-life balance and healthy life habits. She's also happy to provide a caring hug when its needed. 123 |
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131 | The Public Speaker eBee loves to answer questions from the community. Whether it's in an AMA session, or quick Q&A after a conference talk, Public Speaker eBee enjoys a good thought-provoking question about eBPF-based projects. Public Speaker eBee is always eager to lend their microphone and help others be heard in the discussion. 132 |
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140 | excelBPF™ eBee is a technology futurist, expert Excel user, and a bit of a practical joker who plays light-hearted April Fool's Day jokes on people. She's super excited about the promise of eBPF for Windows and wants to help the community think about what an eBPF empowered Windows experience would look like. Having fun by playing a joke with her Excel VBA skills is also in the books. 141 |
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149 | Celebration eBee loves a good party! Whether it's birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or a software release, Celebration eBee is ready to celebrate each and every accomplishment and milestone happening in the hive. 150 |
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158 | Easter Egg Ebee loves puzzles and hiding things. She'll loves leaving little clues inside some of the instructional labs and other learning materials, clues to help solve cute puzzles she's come up with. Or sometimes she just leaves cute little easter eggs she'll hope you find just to make you smile. 159 |
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167 | We all love a good game of Capture the Flag, and 8-bit CTF eBee is no exception. 8-bit CTF eBee loves learning new technical tricks by watching how other people solve the same challenge. She also loves giving people hints when they get stuck, because what she loves best of all is watching people stretch themselves to achieve a new goal. You can find 8-bit CTF eBee hanging out with Congratulations eBee, they're best buds. 168 |
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176 | Everyone please give a warm welcome to newBee eBee. NewBee is new to the community and the number of questions they have is only surpassed by their enthusiasm to learn. NewBee hasn't quite figured out what role they want to play in the Hive yet, so they'll be buzzing around the different teams meeting the other bees and learning from them. 177 |
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185 | As a youngling, this eBee quickly realised he had something different from the others. It troubled him deeply as he grew up. But he held on and grew excellent at gymnastics. Attending a competition one day, he had a sudden revelation: he noticed that winners in every inter-hive competition - sports, engineering, space exploration challenges, and more - were always coming from hives or teams with the most diversity. His difference was a chance, after all! With the assistance of Jedi eBee, he turned his physical abilities towards fencing, to fight oppressors and become a champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a spark of light and hope for minorities and unique individuals. At last, DEI Force eBee became a trustful member of the Jedi... and even started to fight to reduce the inequities inside of the Order! 186 |
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194 | What do you need a backstory for when you're resting on a hamoc under a gentle breeze, on the warm and sunny beaches of a Caribbean island? There's no place like the seashore to meet with friends and discuss new networking designs (Oh wait, I'm hearing that Skiing eBee disagrees with this statement). Caribbean eBee invites you for some fun and relaxation. Take a seat next to her. Sip your honey-rum-coconut juice. Listen to the lulling sound of the waves. Enjoy. 195 |
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202 | The holidays are a time to come together and celebrate everything that has happened in the last year and Holiday eBee takes this task seriously. From decking the halls to exchanging red envelopes to cooking Latkes, no detail is left unnoticed by Holiday eBee when it comes to making traditions come alive. Holiday eBee is from northern latitudes so really enjoys hanging out with Skiing eBee around the holidays too. 203 |
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211 | The hive is always a-buzz with activity, but not all of is always good. Audit eBee is behind the scenes checking to be sure everything is in working order - is that pollen packet going to the right address, should that bee be able to access that honeycomb, and most importantly is there enough honey for the Queen Bee. While not the most visible job, Audit eBee loves ensuring that the hive stays safe and efficient so that others can enjoy the honey of their labor. 212 |
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220 | Another former student from Jedi eBee, Bounty Hunter eBee didn't feel like embracing the Code, and preferred to put on his robust Honeysteel armor and his full-featured pack to look for relentless action. He remains a very close friend to Tetragon eBee. What the latter does for justice, the former tends to do for credits, but they often join forces on delicate missions. Together they signal the end of the party to the most villainous processes, flood packets, or other creatures from the Outer Rim. Between two commissions, Bounty Hunter eBee loves visiting baby eBees at the orphanage where he grew up. He tells stories and helps the younglings as much as he can. This is the way! 221 |
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229 | Caribbean eBee may already be at the beach for summer holiday, but Summer School eBee is heads down learning about the latest developments in cloud native. In such a quickly developing field as eBPF, there is never enough time to keep up with everything happening and summer school can be a great refresher. With all of the new projects, use cases, and features that Summer School eBee learns from Teacher eBee during the break, you'll be sure to see them answering a lot of NewBee's questions in the fall. 230 |
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238 | Infrastructure is a constant work in progress. There is always something that needs to be built, replaced, upgraded, or renewed. Luckily, Bulldozer eBee is on the job. You'll often see him out in the field digging trenches for fiber or laying the groundwork for a new Internet exchange point. Once he is finished, Electrician eBee is often right behind him to start up the real wiring. There is also a persistent rumour circulating in the hive that Bulldozer eBee occasionally digs caches to store emergency honey supplies. 239 |
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247 | With her head always in a book, Reading eBee seems to be lost in the clouds. Being distracted from the buzzing of daily life doesn't mean she isn't smart, if fact Reading eBee is a well of knowledge. From being able to quote passages from Liz Rice's latest book to knowing all of the top 20 use cases for Cilium, Reading eBee can provide information sweeter than honey. Don't give her an ebook though, she loves the sensory experience of cracking open a freshly printed book or smelling the decades of dust from books hidden away on the top shelf. 248 |
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256 | Armed with a backpack filled with snacks and a sense of adventure, Hiking eBee is always on the lookout for peak experiences. This eBee is no stranger to challenges. They carefully navigate rocky paths, leap across babbling streams, and scale steep cliffs, always driven by an unwavering appreciation for the outdoors. Along the way, they encounter fellow creatures of the mountain, from deer grazing to inquisitive squirrels, forging connections and cherishing the natural world. As they navigate challenging paths and form bonds with the mountain's residents, they find kindred spirits among their fellow eBees, like the tech-savvy Electrician eBee, who illuminates their night hikes with electric lanterns. 257 |
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265 | With a keen sense of duty, Guardian eBee is always on alert, tirelessly monitoring the hive for any signs of trouble or intrusion. They are no stranger to challenges, navigating the intricate network of honeycombs, ensuring that every nook and cranny is secure. Guardian eBee draws inspiration from Detective eBee's eye for detail, Security eBee's dedication to maintaining order, and Jedi eBee's wisdom in the ways of defense and protection. As they tirelessly safeguard the hive, they find strength and camaraderie in their fellow eBees, making every day a new opportunity to protect and serve. 266 |
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274 | In the bustling world of Kubernetes, there fluttered a diligent eBee named Graduation. With a keen sense of connectivity and a deep understanding of eBPF magic, Graduation eBee set out to interweave the vast network of Kubernetes clusters. His journey began as a simple CNI craftsman, but with unwavering dedication, he evolved into a master of networking, security, and observability. On a memorable day in October 2023, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation recognized his remarkable transformation, celebrating his graduation with grand festivity. 275 |
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283 | Winter is here, and a thrill and adventure-seeking eBee, Sledding eBee, isn't shy about being outdoors. She packs her winter gear, not forgetting the sled, and off she goes. She sees the sled as more than just a tool for downhill thrills—it's a means to foster camaraderie in her community. Sledding eBee shares the season with her favorite buddies, Holiday eBee and Skiing eBee. Winter for Sledding eBee is a canvas of laughter, friendship, and heartwarming moments, all accompanied by the joy of a simple cup of hot chocolate. 284 |
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292 | Router eBee is the master navigator of the digital realm. Always equipped with his routing tables and IP addresses, he thrives in environments where connections are key. Every packet of data is a little traveler, and it's his mission to guide them safely to their destination, whether within a single cluster or across vast, interconnected networks or worlds. With his sharp instincts, Router eBee ensures that no path is ever too complex because it’s not just about the destination—it’s about finding the best path and creating harmony in the constant flow of data. Wherever there’s a need for smart routing and reliable connections, Router eBee is always there, weaving networks together with precision and grace. 293 |
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301 | Always up for a new technical adventure, Multi-Network eBee jumps from one network to another with ease, handling multiple clusters and service meshes like second nature. She doesn’t just see multi-networking as a job—it’s her way of creating seamless connections across complex infrastructures. Whether she's linking isolated zones or bridging hybrid clouds, Multi-Network eBee is always in the thick of it. For Multi-Network eBee, it’s not just about managing traffic—it’s about building a more connected world, one more network at a time. 302 |
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310 | VR eBee is at home in the virtual world of Kubernetes clusters and cloud native infrastructure. Navigating between pods, services, and nodes, she brings a new dimension to cluster management by visualizing the network and interconnections in 3D space. Whether it’s monitoring traffic flows, troubleshooting networks, or finding malicious actors in the honey pot, VR eBee transforms complex cloud-native environments into interactive, immersive experiences. Her favorite part of Cilium is Hubble because managing Kubernetes isn’t just about code—it's about seeing the entire system in real-time and using that information to optimize it. 311 |
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319 | Lego eBee loves piecing together complex cloud native environments. With a knack for modular design, building secure, scalable systems is as easy as snapping bricks together. Whether configuring network policies or fortifying security layers, Lego eBee ensures everything locks into place seamlessly to create resilient cloud infrastructures that adapt and grow to users demands. For Lego eBee, building isn’t just about putting parts together—it’s about crafting secure, dynamic systems where every piece plays a vital role. 320 |
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328 | Wizard eBee wields the mystical powers of eBPF in the Kubernetes universe. To many, eBPF seems like magic—transforming complex network, security, and observability tasks into effortless feats. With his enchanted toolkit, Wizard eBee uses eBPF to cast powerful spells that teleport packets, lock away cluster secretes, and illuminate what couldn't be seen before. For Wizard eBee, eBPF isn’t just a tool; it’s the magic that makes Kubernetes clusters run smoothly and securely, revealing insights and capabilities that seem almost supernatural. 329 |
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337 | When eBee needs to reach new heights in network security and performance, there's no better way than to hop on a rocket! With Isovalent's advanced capabilities fueling the mission, eBee is off to accelerate the transformation of cloud native networking. This isn’t just any rocket ride — it's a journey powered by the innovation of eBPF, soaring to the stars to bring the power of Cilium to the forefront of the cloud native ecosystem. Hold on tight, eBee, it’s going to be a thrilling ride! 338 |
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345 | Batter up! Baseball eBee brings the precision of observability and the strategy of security onto the field. With a cap proudly displaying the eBPF bee, Baseball eBee keeps their eye on the kernel like it’s the strike zone. Their teamwork is legendary—always ready to field any packet, hit home with perfect policies, and slide into the right namespace just in time. Whether it’s spring training or a World Series of eBPF deployments, Baseball eBee plays hard, plays fair, and always plays for the Hive. 346 |
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353 | Resistance was once futile, but not for Seven of eBee. Formerly part of a collective hive mind, Seven of eBee began to question the deterministic logic of the swarm. After discovering the power of individual insight—and a kernel's hidden potential—they disconnected and joined the Federation of Free eBees. Though they still bear visible traces of their cybernetic past, Seven of eBee is now a master of adaptive security and system optimization. Their mind bridges the precision of machines with the empathy of the Hive, helping others upgrade without being assimilated. 354 |
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361 | On and off the court, Basketball eBee brings the hustle. With lightning-fast wings and laser focus, this eBee dribbles through the chaos of modern cloud-native systems like a pro. Whether it’s executing full-court observability or dunking on insecure workloads, Basketball eBee is all about teamwork and timing. Sporting jersey number 3 (for the 3 pillars of observability, perhaps?), Basketball eBee brings high energy, discipline, and the occasional buzzer-beater to keep the Hive ahead of the game. 362 |
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369 | Soaring through the clouds and diving into data, Aviator eBee is always ready for the next mission. Donning vintage aviator goggles and a leather flight jacket, Aviator eBee brings old-school courage to modern cloud-native skies. She helps navigate complex systems, charting the optimal flight path from ingress to egress. With a model biplane in her wing, she reminds every young eBee that even the loftiest ideas can take off with the right lift and thrust. Co-pilots include Travel eBee and Astronaut eBee—after all, flight is in their wings. 370 |
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378 | Spotted frequenting afternoon tea and solving mysteries with unparalleled poise, Distinguished eBee brings a touch of class to the hive. With a fine tweed suit, trusty cane, and a steaming cup of Earl Grey always in hand, this eBee embodies refinement, wit, and the spirit of a true gentlebee. Mind the moustache — it's been known to twirl when a clever idea strikes. 379 |
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386 | Bound by honor and forged in discipline, Samurai eBee lives by a strict code—the Code of Latency Reduction and Packet Protection. Donning traditional armor emblazoned with the hive’s crest, Samurai eBee wields a glowing blade not only to defend the Hive, but also to cut through inefficient code and slash unnecessary hops. A silent sentinel of performance and reliability, Samurai eBee meditates deeply before each deployment and strikes only when precision demands it. Though trained alongside Jedi eBee, Samurai eBee walks a distinct path—one of legacy, loyalty, and lightning-fast reflexes. 387 |