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Can you run ArgoCD per cluster instead of a central hub, and why?

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Answer

Yes—an ArgoCD per cluster gives isolation (a failure or compromise affects only that cluster), avoids cross-cluster network/credential needs, and localizes blast radius, at the cost of operating many instances. It's chosen when isolation and resilience outweigh central convenience.
Real-world example A security-sensitive org runs ArgoCD in each cluster so no single hub holds all clusters' credentials.

Common follow-ups: What's the trade-off vs hub-spoke? | When is per-cluster preferred?