Seesaw is a Linux Virtual Server based load balancing platform that distributes traffic across backend servers using kernel-level packet forwarding.
The tool addresses the need for high-performance load balancing by leveraging LVS, which operates at the kernel level to achieve low-latency traffic distribution without the overhead of application-level proxies. Seesaw provides a control plane that manages LVS configuration, health checking, and failover across a cluster of load balancers. It handles the complexity of coordinating multiple load balancing nodes and ensures that traffic is intelligently routed based on backend server health and availability.
Seesaw suits organizations running large-scale infrastructure that require efficient, kernel-based load balancing with centralized management. It is particularly appropriate for deployments where performance and throughput are critical, as LVS-based forwarding avoids the CPU overhead of application-level proxies. The platform is designed for teams with infrastructure expertise who can operate and maintain a distributed load balancing system. This tool is best suited to environments where the operator has direct control over the network infrastructure and can deploy custom load balancing nodes.
The project shows active maintenance with regular commits addressing bug fixes and feature improvements. Development activity includes ongoing refinement of the control plane logic and updates to support evolving deployment scenarios. The codebase receives attention to operational concerns such as monitoring integration and configuration management. Pull requests are reviewed and merged with attention to code quality and compatibility with the LVS subsystem.
