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OpenShift Localctlptl
Free

Free and developed in the open on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Full OpenShift 4.x cluster on a single machine
  • Choice of OpenShift, MicroShift or Podman presets
  • Declarative cluster definitions instead of manual setup steps
  • Lets developers try Kubernetes locally without extra hardware
  • Intended for testing and development, not production
  • A full OpenShift cluster needs substantial local resources
  • Aimed at local development clusters, not production
  • Assumes familiarity with Kubernetes concepts
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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