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kubefwd for Mac

Bulk port forwarding Kubernetes services for local development

Quick answer: kubefwd is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install kubefwd. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 95 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What kubefwd is

kubefwd is a DevOps tool for macOS: bulk port forwarding Kubernetes services for local development.

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 kubefwd

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

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 kubefwd on Mac?

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

Is kubefwd open source?

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

Does kubefwd 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 kubefwd?

It was installed 95 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3534 in this catalogue.

What version of kubefwd is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.25.18.