Alternatives to kubectx
Two command-line tools, kubectx and kubens, for switching Kubernetes contexts and namespaces quickly. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
kubectx
Two command-line tools, kubectx and kubens, for switching Kubernetes contexts and namespaces quickly.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as kubectx.
kubie
A command-line tool for switching Kubernetes contexts and namespaces in independent, isolated shells.
kubie gives each shell its own independent Kubernetes context and namespace and loads split config files, replacing kubectx and kubens, though its future development is under discussion.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Krew
A plugin manager for kubectl that finds, installs and updates kubectl plugins from a central index.
kubecolor
A command-line wrapper that adds color to kubectl output to make it easier to read.
Stern
A command-line tool that tails logs from many Kubernetes pods and containers at once.
Helm
A package manager for Kubernetes that installs, upgrades and rolls back applications described as charts.
Kompose
A command-line tool that converts Docker Compose files into Kubernetes or OpenShift resources.
nerdctl
A command-line tool for containerd that works like the docker command, including Compose support.
