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vcluster

Virtual Kubernetes Clusters that run inside standard Kubernetes namespaces for lightweight multi-tenancy.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars6.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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VirtualizationKubernetesDevopsCloud NativeContainersMulti Tenancy
Overview

Why consider vcluster?

vcluster creates fully functional, virtual Kubernetes clusters inside a single namespace of an underlying host cluster. It cuts cloud infrastructure costs and provides secure tenant isolation.

Guided learning

Learn vcluster by building

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

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Overview of vcluster

vcluster runs virtual, isolated Kubernetes control planes inside the namespaces of an existing Kubernetes cluster. Each virtual cluster has its own API server, controller manager, and storage, while sharing the underlying worker nodes and networking.

Creating a Virtual Cluster with the CLI

Install the vcluster CLI:

bash
1curl -s -L "https://github.com/loft-sh/vcluster/releases/latest/download/vcluster-linux-amd64" -o vcluster
2chmod +x vcluster && sudo mv vcluster /usr/local/bin

Create and connect to a virtual cluster:

bash
1vcluster create my-vcluster

vcluster automatically switches your kubeconfig context to the virtual cluster. You can now deploy CRDs, namespaces, and cluster-wide resources without affecting other tenants on the host cluster.

vcluster is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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vcluster FAQs

vcluster 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.

vcluster 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.

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