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k3d for Mac

Little helper to run CNCF's k3s in Docker

Quick answer: k3d is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install k3d. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 9,605 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What k3d is

k3d is a DevOps tool for macOS: little helper to run CNCF's k3s in Docker.

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

How to install k3d

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install k3d.

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 k3d on Mac?

Run brew install k3d in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is k3d open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does k3d 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 k3d?

It was installed 9,605 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #200 in this catalogue.

What version of k3d is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.9.0.