By name: "K9s Kubernetes Terminal Dashboard" slug: "k9s-kubernetes-terminal-dashboard" description: "K9s is a terminal-based UI for managing Kubernetes clusters, providing real-time observation of resources, log tailing, pod shell access, and cluster navigation. Written in Go, it replaces many kubectl commands with an interactive interface." github_stars: 33240 verification: "security_reviewed" source: "https://github.com/derailed/k9s" category: "Developer Tools" framework: "Claude Code" tool_ecosystem: github_repo: "derailed/k9s" github_stars: 33240
K9s Kubernetes Terminal Dashboard
K9s is a terminal-based UI for managing Kubernetes clusters, providing real-time observation of resources, log tailing, pod shell access, and cluster navigation. Written in Go, it replaces many kubectl commands with an interactive interface.
Installation
Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- make build && ./execs/k9s
Requirements and caveats from upstream:
- | Cordon/Uncordon node | u | Node view |
- | Drain node | r | Node view |
Basic usage or getting-started notes:
Build and run the executable
To run K9s in a given namespace
| Benchmark (run/stop) | b | Services/Port-forwards |
Source: https://github.com/derailed/k9s
Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/derailed/k9s/HEAD/README.md