K9s
K9s is a tool that offers a terminal-based interface (UI) to interact with the Kubernetes cluster. The project aims to make it easier to study, observe and manage applications within the cluster. The tool continuously monitors Kubernetes changes and provides commands to interact with observed sources.
K9s
100derailed · Containers & Kubernetes
Common commercial products in this category: Docker Desktop, Red Hat OpenShift, Amazon EKS
- You use the terminal interface to navigate the Kubernetes cluster and observe its applications
- By constantly monitoring changes in Kubernetes resources, you process over resources with related commands
- You display pod logs, manage port routings, and examine source relationships and cluster status with pulse views with XRay.
- ↓ NegativeHacker News
K9s – Manage Your Kubernetes Clusters in Style
“One of my favorite features is pure speed, while still having a lot of functionality. If a production bug happens and I need to quickly debug, not much is faster than: - "k9s" (start the CLI) - "/myservice" (search for the pod) - "l" (open the logs) - "/Exception" (search the…”
- • NeutralHacker News
K9s: A lazier way to manage Kubernetes Clusters
“Huge fan of K9s. I take umbrage to "lazier" though. Especially since k9s' themselves considers themselves "a kubernetes CLI To manage your clusters in style". Sort of derogatory editorializing.”
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