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kind for Mac

Run local Kubernetes cluster in Docker

Quick answer: kind is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install kind. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 4,324 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What kind is

kind is a DevOps tool for macOS: run local Kubernetes cluster 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 Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install kind

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

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 kind on Mac?

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

Is kind open source?

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

Does kind 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 kind?

It was installed 4,324 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #373 in this catalogue.

What version of kind is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.33.0.