January 2026 monthly summary focusing on cross-repo improvements to Windows-ready Kafka MSK IAM authentication and documentation. Key features delivered: - OAuth Bearer detection fixed on Windows by enabling SASL/SSPI for Kafka OAuth (fluent-bit). - Documentation added clarifying that Windows SSPI support does not require additional SASL libraries; only OpenSSL/TLS is needed for Kafka MSK IAM authentication (fluent-bit-docs). Major bugs fixed: - Restored SASL/OAuth capability on Windows by aligning the build with librdkafka's Win32 defaults, enabling OAuth/MSK authentication on Windows (commit referenced in the fix). Overall impact and accomplishments: - Improved cross-platform reliability for Windows deployments of Kafka MSK IAM authentication, reducing platform-specific build issues and onboarding friction. - Consistent behavior across repositories, with aligned code changes and clearer operator guidance. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - CMake/build-system adjustments for Windows SASL/SSPI integration, SASL/OAuth workflow, and librdkafka alignment. - Technical documentation enhancements to remove ambiguity around OS-specific requirements. - Cross-repo collaboration between fluent-bit and fluent-bit-docs.