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k3sup for Mac

Utility to create k3s clusters on any local or remote VM

Quick answer: k3sup is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install k3sup. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 181 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What k3sup is

k3sup is a command-line tool for macOS: utility to create k3s clusters on any local or remote VM.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install k3sup

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install k3sup.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install k3sup on Mac?

Run brew install k3sup in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is k3sup open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does k3sup 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 k3sup?

It was installed 181 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2591 in this catalogue.

What version of k3sup is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.13.14.