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eksctl for Mac

Simple command-line tool for creating clusters on Amazon EKS

Quick answer: eksctl is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install eksctl. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 1,827 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What eksctl is

eksctl is a command-line tool for macOS: simple command-line tool for creating clusters on Amazon EKS.

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 eksctl

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

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 eksctl on Mac?

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

Is eksctl open source?

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

Does eksctl 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 eksctl?

It was installed 1,827 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #702 in this catalogue.

What version of eksctl is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.231.0.