Overview
KRaft (Kafka Raft metadata mode) is a new protocol built into Kafka that removes the need for an external Zookeeper cluster for metadata management and coordination.
Role in this knowledge base
The successor to Zookeeper for Kafka’s internal coordination, simplifying its architecture and management.
Key facts
- Introduced in Kafka version 3.0, KRaft allows Kafka to manage its own metadata and elect leaders internally.