v.23.7New Feature

Kafka connector supports fetching Avro schema with basic authentication from schema registry

Kafka connector can fetch Avro schema from schema registry with basic authentication using url-encoded credentials. #49664 (Ilya Golshtein).
Kafka connector in ClickHouse now supports fetching Avro schemas from schema registry using basic authentication with URL-encoded credentials.

Why it matters

This feature addresses the need for secure access to schema registries that require basic authentication. By enabling URL-encoded credentials, users can authenticate properly and fetch Avro schemas when consuming Kafka messages, enhancing compatibility and security.

How to use it

To use this feature, configure the Kafka connector with the schema registry URL including basic authentication credentials in URL-encoded format. This allows the connector to authenticate and retrieve the Avro schema during Kafka data ingestion.