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kubectlK9s
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

 Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Official client maintained by the Kubernetes project
  • Thorough documentation in many languages
  • Live cluster navigation and log inspection
  • Command line only, with no graphical interface
  • Needs access to a running Kubernetes cluster to be useful
  • Requires access credentials and permissions for a Kubernetes cluster.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Apache-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

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Checked September 22, 2026

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