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# observer
# `prefect_kubernetes.observer`
## Functions
### `configure`
```python theme={null}
configure(settings: kopf.OperatorSettings, **_)
```
### `initialize_clients`
```python theme={null}
initialize_clients(logger: kopf.Logger, **kwargs: Any)
```
### `cleanup_fn`
```python theme={null}
cleanup_fn(logger: kopf.Logger, **kwargs: Any)
```
### `start_observer`
```python theme={null}
start_observer()
```
Start the observer in a separate thread.
### `stop_observer`
```python theme={null}
stop_observer()
```
Stop the observer thread.