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Krew

Package manager for kubectl plugins to streamline Kubernetes administrative operations.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Kubectl Plugin ManagerKubernetes ExtensionsCluster Admin ToolsDevopsK8s Sig Cli
Overview

Why consider Krew?

Krew is the official open-source plugin package manager for the kubectl Kubernetes CLI written in Go by the Kubernetes SIG CLI team. Krew enables cloud engineers to discover, install, update, and manage over 200 kubectl extensions for cluster debugging, resource inspection, and role audits.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Krew

Krew installs and updates command-line plugins that extend kubectl cluster administration.

Quickstart

bash
1kubectl krew install ctx
2kubectl krew install ns

Krew is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Krew FAQs

Krew is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Krew is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Krew is listed as an alternative to Lens. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.