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Kubernetes v1.36 Draws the Line: externalIPs Deprecated, gitRepo Erased Forever

End of April 2026. That's when Kubernetes v1.36 drops, axing long-deprecated security holes that could've owned your nodes. But amid the removals? Real performance wins.

Kubernetes v1.36 release artwork showing deprecated features being pruned like dead branches

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • v1.36 deprecates externalIPs (warnings now, removed v1.43) and removes gitRepo volumes entirely due to root exploits.
  • Ingress NGINX retired March 2026: no more updates, migrate to Gateway API.
  • SELinux volume labeling hits GA, slashing Pod startup delays with smarter mount options.
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Originally reported by Kubernetes Blog

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