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ko for Mac

Build and deploy Go applications on Kubernetes

Quick answer: ko is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ko. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 141 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ko is

ko is a DevOps tool for macOS: build and deploy Go applications on Kubernetes.

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 ko

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ko on Mac?

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

Is ko open source?

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

Does ko 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 ko?

It was installed 141 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2927 in this catalogue.

What version of ko is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.19.1.