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GeoIP Filter Release Question

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#30,926 opened on Nov 16, 2023

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Title: GeoIP Filter Release Question

Description: Given that MaxMind Geolocation provider was merged https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/pull/28490 , I am looking to understand what the process is for getting the GeoIP Extension ready for use

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based on @nezdolik comment Tasks to get the filter to Alpha Status:

  • Handle LDS updates with no crash #30508
  • Clean up APIs for GeoIP filter and provider #31001
  • Support hot db reload #30250
  • (optional) support more platforms; currently, the extension is only usable on Linux #30764

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Research the existing process for releasing extensions in Envoy, specifically the GeoIP filter's remaining tasks to reach alpha status.
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