Navigate to the Cluster Management List View

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 97 views

Introduction

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is a managed container orchestration service that provides a managed environment for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications. Rancher, a popular container management platform, allows users to import existing GKE clusters into their Rancher environment. However, a critical issue has been reported in the GKE import page, where the text input field to register a cluster is broken. In this article, we will delve into the details of this issue, its reproduction steps, and the expected behavior.

Setup

To reproduce this issue, you will need to have the following setup:

Rancher Version: The version of Rancher you are using is crucial in reproducing this issue. Please provide the version number of your Rancher installation.
Rancher UI Extensions: If you have any custom UI extensions installed, please provide their details.
Browser Type & Version: The type and version of your browser can also impact the behavior of the GKE import page. Please provide the details of your browser.

Describe the Bug

The GKE import page includes a dropdown of all GKE clusters available to import in the selected zone/region. If no clusters are found in the default zone, a text input field is shown instead. However, this text input field is currently broken. When you try to type something in the input field, it displays [object InputEvent] instead of allowing you to enter the cluster name.

To Reproduce

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

Navigate to the Cluster Management List View: In the Rancher UI, navigate to the cluster management list view.
Click 'Import Existing': Click on the 'Import Existing' button to open the import page.
Select GKE: Select GKE as the provider for the cluster you want to import.
Select a Different Zone without Clusters: If the default zone has clusters, select a different zone that does not have any clusters.
Type Something in the Input Field: Type something in the text input field to register the cluster.

Result

When you type something in the input field, it displays [object InputEvent] instead of allowing you to enter the cluster name.

Expected Result

The expected behavior is that typing in the input field should set the <normanCluster>.gkeConfig.clusterName field.

Screenshots

Please provide a screenshot of the issue to help us better understand the problem.

Possible Causes

There could be several reasons why the text input field is broken. Some possible causes include:

JavaScript Errors: There might be a JavaScript error that is preventing the input field from functioning correctly.
UI Extension Conflicts: If you have any custom UI extensions installed, they might be conflicting with the GKE import page.
Browser Compatibility Issues: The issue might be specific to a particular browser or version.

Workarounds

If you are experiencing this issue, there are a few workarounds you can try:

Use a Different Browser: Try using a different browser to see if the issue persists.
Disable UI Extensions: Disable any custom UI extensions you have installed to see if they are causing the issue.
Clear Browser Cache: Clear your browser cache to see if it resolves the issue.

Conclusion

Introduction

In our previous article, we discussed the issue with the GKE import page's text input field to register a cluster. The issue is that when you try to type something in the input field, it displays [object InputEvent] instead of allowing you to enter the cluster name. In this article, we will provide a Q&A section to help answer some of the common questions related to this issue.

Q: What is the cause of this issue?

A: The cause of this issue is not yet clear, but it is believed to be related to a JavaScript error or a conflict with a custom UI extension.

Q: How can I reproduce this issue?

A: To reproduce this issue, follow the steps outlined in our previous article:

Navigate to the Cluster Management List View in the Rancher UI.
Click on the 'Import Existing' button.
Select GKE as the provider for the cluster you want to import.
Select a different zone that does not have any clusters.
Type something in the text input field to register the cluster.

Q: What is the expected behavior?

A: The expected behavior is that typing in the input field should set the <normanCluster>.gkeConfig.clusterName field.

Q: What are some possible workarounds?

A: Some possible workarounds include:

Using a different browser to see if the issue persists.
Disabling any custom UI extensions you have installed to see if they are causing the issue.
Clearing your browser cache to see if it resolves the issue.

Q: How can I report this issue?

A: If you are experiencing this issue, please report it to the Rancher support team with the following information:

The version of Rancher you are using.
The version of your browser.
Any custom UI extensions you have installed.
A screenshot of the issue.

Q: Is this issue specific to a particular zone or region?

A: It is not clear if this issue is specific to a particular zone or region. However, it is recommended to try importing a cluster from a different zone or region to see if the issue persists.

Q: Can I import a cluster using the API?

A: Yes, you can import a cluster using the Rancher API. However, this may not be a viable solution if you are experiencing issues with the GKE import page.

Q: Will this issue be fixed in the next version of Rancher?

A: We cannot guarantee that this issue will be fixed in the next version of Rancher. However, we will do our best to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Conclusion

We hope this Q&A article has provided valuable information to help you understand and resolve the issue with the GKE import page's text input field to register a cluster. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Rancher support team.