A terminal UI for Kubernetes that makes exploring pods, logs, and resources dramatically faster than raw kubectl - most Kubernetes users end up living inside this.
Where k9s fits, based on its real tags and topics.
git clone https://github.com/derailed/k9s.gitSee the repository's README for language-specific setup steps.
K9s - Kubernetes CLI To Manage Your Clusters In Style!
K9s provides a terminal UI to interact with your Kubernetes clusters. The aim of this project is to make it easier to navigate, observe and manage your applications in the wild. K9s continually watches Kubernetes for changes and offers subsequent commands to interact with your observed resources.
K9s is not pimped out by a big corporation with deep pockets. It is a complex OSS project that demands a lot of my time to maintain and support. K9s will always remain OSS and therefore free! That said, if you feel k9s makes your day to day Kubernetes journey a tad brighter, saves you time and makes you more productive, please consider sponsoring us! Your donations will go a long way in keeping our servers lights on and beers in our fridge!
Category: 🚀 DevOps
Difficulty: Beginner
Part of: DevOps Toolkit
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