Install K9s

Tip

These tools are not required to complete the workshop, but you may find it easier to work with your cluster(s) if you do have them. But don’t worry if you’re not able to install it locally.

k9s is a useful command-line utility that makes it easier to manage your Kubernetes clusters . You can quickly switch between different resource types, describe resources, view logs, and even edit in-cluster configuration without having to issue a slew of kubectl commands. It even comes with its own cluster dashboard:

k9s pulses dashboard k9s pulses dashboard

Installation is simple - just follow these instructions .

Also be sure to check out the k9s commands so you can navigate around the app, and you could also consider checking out the k8s Cheatsheet for more tips and tricks.