VictoriaMetrics / VictoriaMetrics/operator

feature request: Ability to exclude specific namespaces from being watched by the operator.

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Since Feb 21, 2026.

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Description

Currently, the operator can either watch a few specific namespaces by setting the WATCH_NAMESPACE environment variable or watch all namespaces in the cluster.
It would be great to have an option to exclude certain namespaces from the operator's watch.

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