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k9s for Mac

Kubernetes CLI To Manage Your Clusters In Style!

Quick answer: k9s is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install k9s. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 11,672 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What k9s is

k9s is a DevOps tool for macOS: kubernetes CLI To Manage Your Clusters In Style!.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install k9s

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install k9s.

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 k9s on Mac?

Run brew install k9s in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is k9s open source?

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

Does k9s 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 k9s?

It was installed 11,672 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #170 in this catalogue.

What version of k9s is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.51.0.