diff --git a/frontend/src/components/project/ProjectDetails.tsx b/frontend/src/components/project/ProjectDetails.tsx
index 7f901610ed1..f5506708999 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/project/ProjectDetails.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/project/ProjectDetails.tsx
@@ -190,7 +190,8 @@ function ProjectDetailsContent({ project }: { project: ProjectDefinition }) {
                 value={tab.id}
                 label={
                   <>
-                    {typeof tab.icon === 'string' ? <Icon icon={tab.icon} /> : tab.icon}
+                    {tab.icon &&
+                      (typeof tab.icon === 'string' ? <Icon icon={tab.icon} /> : tab.icon)}
                     <Typography>{tab.label}</Typography>
                   </>
                 }
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/project/ProjectList.tsx b/frontend/src/components/project/ProjectList.tsx
index 3b3fd2fdbc4..44d2482a68a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/project/ProjectList.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/project/ProjectList.tsx
@@ -19,9 +19,11 @@ import { Box, Button, Typography } from '@mui/material';
 import { groupBy, uniq } from 'lodash';
 import React, { useMemo, useState } from 'react';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
+import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { useClustersConf } from '../../lib/k8s';
 import Namespace from '../../lib/k8s/namespace';
 import { ProjectDefinition } from '../../redux/projectsSlice';
+import { RootState } from '../../redux/stores/store';
 import { StatusLabel } from '../common';
 import Link from '../common/Link';
 import Table, { TableColumn } from '../common/Table/Table';
@@ -29,7 +31,7 @@ import { NewProjectPopup } from './NewProjectPopup';
 import { getHealthIcon, getResourcesHealth, PROJECT_ID_LABEL } from './projectUtils';
 import { useProjectItems } from './useProjectResources';
 
-const useProjects = (): ProjectDefinition[] => {
+const useDefaultProjects = (): ProjectDefinition[] => {
   const clusterConf = useClustersConf();
   const clusters = Object.values(clusterConf ?? {});
 
@@ -53,6 +55,30 @@ const useProjects = (): ProjectDefinition[] => {
   return projects;
 };
 
+const useProjects = (): ProjectDefinition[] => {
+  const defaultProjects = useDefaultProjects();
+  const projectListProcessors = useSelector(
+    (state: RootState) => state.projects.projectListProcessors
+  );
+
+  return useMemo(() => {
+    // Start with the default namespace-based projects
+    let projects = defaultProjects;
+
+    // Apply processors in order, each one can modify the project list
+    for (const processor of projectListProcessors) {
+      try {
+        projects = processor.processor(projects);
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error(`Project List: Error in list processor ${processor.id}:`, error);
+      }
+    }
+
+    console.log('Final projects:', projects);
+    return projects;
+  }, [defaultProjects, projectListProcessors]);
+};
+
 export const useProject = (name: string) => {
   const clusterConf = useClustersConf();
   const clusters = Object.values(clusterConf ?? {});
diff --git a/frontend/src/plugin/registry.tsx b/frontend/src/plugin/registry.tsx
index 9c74038444a..066c94af728 100644
--- a/frontend/src/plugin/registry.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/plugin/registry.tsx
@@ -95,8 +95,11 @@ import {
   addCustomCreateProject,
   addDetailsTab,
   addOverviewSection,
+  addProjectListProcessor,
   CustomCreateProject,
   ProjectDetailsTab,
+  ProjectListProcessor,
+  ProjectListProcessorFunction,
   ProjectOverviewSection,
 } from '../redux/projectsSlice';
 import { setRoute, setRouteFilter } from '../redux/routesSlice';
@@ -161,6 +164,7 @@ export type sectionFunc = (resource: KubeObject) => SectionFuncProps | null | un
 // @todo: HeaderActionType should be deprecated.
 export type DetailsViewHeaderActionType = HeaderActionType;
 export type DetailsViewHeaderActionsProcessor = HeaderActionsProcessor;
+export type { ProjectListProcessor, ProjectListProcessorFunction };
 
 export default class Registry {
   /**
@@ -1072,7 +1076,7 @@ export function registerCustomCreateProject(customCreateProject: CustomCreatePro
  * @param projectDetailsTab - The tab configuration to register
  * @param projectDetailsTab.id - Unique identifier for the tab
  * @param projectDetailsTab.label - Display label for the tab
- * @param projectDetailsTab.icon - Display icon for the tab
+ * @param projectDetailsTab.icon - Display icon for the tab (optional)
  * @param projectDetailsTab.component - React component to render in the tab content
  *
  * @example
@@ -1110,6 +1114,53 @@ export function registerProjectOverviewSection(projectOverviewSection: ProjectOv
   store.dispatch(addOverviewSection(projectOverviewSection));
 }
 
+/**
+ * Register a project list processor.
+ *
+ * This allows plugins to override or modify how projects are discovered and listed.
+ * Processors receive the current list of projects (from namespaces or previous processors)
+ * and can modify, filter, or extend the list as needed.
+ *
+ * @param processor - The processor function or processor object to register
+ *
+ * @example
+ * ```tsx
+ * import { registerProjectListProcessor } from '@kinvolk/headlamp-plugin/lib';
+ *
+ * // Add new projects while keeping existing ones
+ * registerProjectListProcessor((currentProjects) => {
+ *   const newProjects = [
+ *     {
+ *       id: 'my-custom-project',
+ *       namespaces: ['default', 'kube-system'],
+ *       clusters: ['cluster1']
+ *     }
+ *   ];
+ *
+ *   // Add only if the project doesn't already exist
+ *   const existingIds = currentProjects.map(p => p.id);
+ *   const projectsToAdd = newProjects.filter(p => !existingIds.includes(p.id));
+ *
+ *   return [...currentProjects, ...projectsToAdd];
+ * });
+ *
+ * // Object-based processor with ID
+ * registerProjectListProcessor({
+ *   id: 'custom-resource-projects',
+ *   processor: (currentProjects) => {
+ *     // Fetch projects from a Custom Resource or external API
+ *     const customProjects = getProjectsFromCustomResource();
+ *     return [...currentProjects, ...customProjects];
+ *   }
+ * });
+ * ```
+ */
+export function registerProjectListProcessor(
+  processor: ProjectListProcessor | ProjectListProcessorFunction
+) {
+  store.dispatch(addProjectListProcessor(processor));
+}
+
 export {
   DefaultAppBarAction,
   DefaultDetailsViewSection,
diff --git a/frontend/src/redux/projectsSlice.ts b/frontend/src/redux/projectsSlice.ts
index 071e6bb9c30..98687a00a9a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/redux/projectsSlice.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/redux/projectsSlice.ts
@@ -24,6 +24,15 @@ export interface ProjectDefinition {
   clusters: string[];
 }
 
+export type ProjectListProcessorFunction = (
+  currentProjects: ProjectDefinition[]
+) => ProjectDefinition[];
+
+export interface ProjectListProcessor {
+  id?: string;
+  processor: ProjectListProcessorFunction;
+}
+
 /** Define custom way to create new Projects */
 export interface CustomCreateProject {
   id: string;
@@ -49,7 +58,7 @@ export interface ProjectOverviewSection {
 export interface ProjectDetailsTab {
   id: string;
   label: string;
-  icon: string | ReactNode;
+  icon?: string | ReactNode;
   component: (props: { project: ProjectDefinition; projectResources: KubeObject[] }) => ReactNode;
 }
 
@@ -57,14 +66,37 @@ export interface ProjectsState {
   customCreateProject: Record<string, CustomCreateProject>;
   overviewSections: Record<string, ProjectOverviewSection>;
   detailsTabs: Record<string, ProjectDetailsTab>;
+  projectListProcessors: ProjectListProcessor[];
 }
 
 const initialState: ProjectsState = {
   customCreateProject: {},
   detailsTabs: {},
   overviewSections: {},
+  projectListProcessors: [],
 };
 
+/**
+ * Normalizes a project list processor by ensuring it has an 'id' and a processor function.
+ */
+function _normalizeProjectListProcessor(
+  action: PayloadAction<ProjectListProcessor | ProjectListProcessorFunction>
+): ProjectListProcessor {
+  let processor: ProjectListProcessor = action.payload as ProjectListProcessor;
+  if (typeof action.payload === 'function') {
+    processor = {
+      id: `generated-id-${Date.now().toString(36)}`,
+      processor: action.payload,
+    };
+  }
+
+  if (!processor.id) {
+    processor.id = `generated-id-${Date.now().toString(36)}`;
+  }
+
+  return processor;
+}
+
 const projectsSlice = createSlice({
   name: 'projects',
   initialState,
@@ -83,9 +115,22 @@ const projectsSlice = createSlice({
     addOverviewSection(state, action: PayloadAction<ProjectOverviewSection>) {
       state.overviewSections[action.payload.id] = action.payload;
     },
+
+    /** Register a project list processor */
+    addProjectListProcessor(
+      state,
+      action: PayloadAction<ProjectListProcessor | ProjectListProcessorFunction>
+    ) {
+      state.projectListProcessors.push(_normalizeProjectListProcessor(action));
+    },
   },
 });
 
-export const { addCustomCreateProject, addDetailsTab, addOverviewSection } = projectsSlice.actions;
+export const {
+  addCustomCreateProject,
+  addDetailsTab,
+  addOverviewSection,
+  addProjectListProcessor,
+} = projectsSlice.actions;
 
 export default projectsSlice.reducer;
diff --git a/plugins/examples/projects/README.md b/plugins/examples/projects/README.md
index 376e399085d..9e51d1411a8 100644
--- a/plugins/examples/projects/README.md
+++ b/plugins/examples/projects/README.md
@@ -1,6 +1,11 @@
 # Projects customization example
 
-This plugin demonstrates how to customize projects feature
+This plugin demonstrates how to customize projects feature including:
+
+- Custom project creation workflows
+- Custom project details tabs
+- Custom project overview sections
+- Custom project list processors (extend or modify project discovery)
 
 ```bash
 cd plugins/examples/projects
@@ -8,3 +13,42 @@ npm start
 ```
 
 The main code for the example plugin is in [src/index.tsx](src/index.tsx).
+
+## Project List Processors
+
+The `registerProjectListProcessor` function allows plugins to extend or modify how projects are discovered and listed. Processors receive the current list of projects (from namespaces or previous processors) and can:
+
+- Add new projects from Custom Resources, external APIs, or other sources
+- Filter existing projects based on conditions
+- Modify project properties like namespaces or clusters
+- Completely replace the project list if needed
+
+### Key Features
+
+- **Additive by default**: Processors receive existing projects and can extend the list
+- **Chainable**: Multiple processors can be registered and will run in sequence
+- **Error handling**: Failed processors don't break the application
+- **Duplicate prevention**: Easy to check for existing projects by ID
+
+### Example Usage
+
+```typescript
+// Add new projects while keeping existing ones
+registerProjectListProcessor((currentProjects) => {
+  const newProjects = [
+    {
+      id: 'my-custom-project',
+      namespaces: ['default', 'kube-system'],
+      clusters: ['cluster1']
+    }
+  ];
+
+  // Only add projects that don't already exist
+  const existingIds = currentProjects.map(p => p.id);
+  const projectsToAdd = newProjects.filter(p => !existingIds.includes(p.id));
+
+  return [...currentProjects, ...projectsToAdd];
+});
+```
+
+This approach ensures backward compatibility while providing maximum flexibility for project customization.
diff --git a/plugins/examples/projects/src/index.tsx b/plugins/examples/projects/src/index.tsx
index 5bc940b2cc9..b2d56e9854c 100644
--- a/plugins/examples/projects/src/index.tsx
+++ b/plugins/examples/projects/src/index.tsx
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ import {
   ApiProxy,
   registerCustomCreateProject,
   registerProjectDetailsTab,
+  registerProjectListProcessor,
   registerProjectOverviewSection,
 } from '@kinvolk/headlamp-plugin/lib';
 
@@ -55,10 +56,34 @@ registerCustomCreateProject({
 registerProjectDetailsTab({
   id: 'my-tab',
   label: 'Metrics',
-  component: ({ project }) => <div>Metrics for project {project.name}</div>,
+  icon: 'mdi:chart-line',
+  component: ({ project }) => <div>Metrics for project {project.id}</div>,
 });
 
 registerProjectOverviewSection({
   id: 'resource-usage',
-  component: ({ project }) => <div>Custom resource usage for project {project.name}</div>,
+  component: ({ project }) => <div>Custom resource usage for project {project.id}</div>,
+});
+
+// Example 1: Extend the project list with additional projects
+// This keeps the existing namespace-based projects and adds new ones
+registerProjectListProcessor((currentProjects) => {
+  const newProjects = [
+    {
+      id: 'example-project-1',
+      namespaces: ['default', 'kube-system'],
+      clusters: ['cluster1']
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'example-project-2',
+      namespaces: ['example-ns'],
+      clusters: ['cluster1', 'cluster2']
+    }
+  ];
+
+  // Only add projects that don't already exist
+  const existingIds = currentProjects.map(p => p.id);
+  const projectsToAdd = newProjects.filter(p => !existingIds.includes(p.id));
+
+  return [...currentProjects, ...projectsToAdd];
 });
diff --git a/plugins/headlamp-plugin/src/index.ts b/plugins/headlamp-plugin/src/index.ts
index aa865497936..5b039c5579e 100644
--- a/plugins/headlamp-plugin/src/index.ts
+++ b/plugins/headlamp-plugin/src/index.ts
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ import Registry, {
   DetailsViewSectionProps,
   getHeadlampAPIHeaders,
   PluginManager,
+  ProjectListProcessor,
+  ProjectListProcessorFunction,
   registerAddClusterProvider,
   registerAppBarAction,
   registerAppLogo,
@@ -55,6 +57,7 @@ import Registry, {
   registerMapSource,
   registerPluginSettings,
   registerProjectDetailsTab,
+  registerProjectListProcessor,
   registerProjectOverviewSection,
   registerResourceTableColumnsProcessor,
   registerRoute,
@@ -101,6 +104,7 @@ export {
   registerKindIcon,
   registerMapSource,
   PluginManager,
+  registerProjectListProcessor,
   registerUIPanel,
   registerAppTheme,
   registerKubeObjectGlance,
@@ -115,4 +119,6 @@ export type {
   ClusterChooserProps,
   DetailsViewSectionProps,
   DefaultSidebars,
+  ProjectListProcessor,
+  ProjectListProcessorFunction,
 };