The DOKS routing agent is a managed component for configuring static routes on Kubernetes worker nodes. It enables users to configure IP routes using a dedicated Kubernetes Custom Resource, particularly useful for VPN setups or tunneling egress traffic through specific gateway nodes. The routing agent supports multiple gateways and automatically configures ECMP (Equal-Cost Multi-Path) routing to distribute traffic across them, allowing users to override default routes without disrupting cluster connectivity. Routes can be applied to specific nodes using Kubernetes label selectors, ensuring fine-grained control over network configurations. The routing agent can be enabled or disabled using doctl or the DigitalOcean API, and it streamlines static route management in Kubernetes with features such as predictable IP addresses for outbound traffic and support for VPN setups, custom egress routing, and self-managed VPC gateways.