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ctlptl for Mac

Making local Kubernetes clusters fun and easy to set up

Quick answer: ctlptl is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ctlptl. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 5,335 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ctlptl is

ctlptl is a DevOps tool for macOS: making local Kubernetes clusters fun and easy to set up.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/tilt-dev/ctlptl.

How to install ctlptl

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ctlptl.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ctlptl on Mac?

Run brew install ctlptl in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ctlptl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does ctlptl run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is ctlptl?

It was installed 5,335 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #303 in this catalogue.

What version of ctlptl is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.6.