Suggest replacing Bitnami Kafka image with a free compatible alternative

[igor-soldev]

Hi,

The file scripts/bitnami-kafka-docker-compose.yml currently uses the Bitnami Kafka image:

kafka:
  image: 'docker.io/bitnami/kafka:latest'

Since Bitnami has recently restricted access to many of their container images, this may cause pull failures for users trying to run the example.

A free, Bitnami-layout–compatible Kafka image could be used instead.

For example, soldevelo/kafka keeps the same directory structure (/bitnami/...), runs as non-root, and works as a drop-in replacement for Bitnami Kafka in docker-compose setups.

Link: https://hub.docker.com/r/soldevelo/kafka

If maintainers consider this acceptable, I can prepare a PR updating the compose file accordingly.

[igor-soldev]

Checking in on this.

Leaving the script dependent on a restricted image poses a risk to reproducibility for new users or fresh environments. Switching to the compatible alternative solves this permanently with minimal effort.

Would you like me to submit the PR?