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cdk8s for Mac

Define k8s native apps and abstractions using object-oriented programming

Quick answer: cdk8s is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cdk8s. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 650 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cdk8s is

cdk8s is a developer tool for macOS: define k8s native apps and abstractions using object-oriented programming.

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 cdk8s

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install cdk8s.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cdk8s on Mac?

Run brew install cdk8s in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is cdk8s open source?

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

Does cdk8s 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 cdk8s?

It was installed 650 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1321 in this catalogue.

What version of cdk8s is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.207.70.