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kube-bench for Mac

Checks Kubernetes deployment against security best practices (CIS Benchmark)

Quick answer: kube-bench is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install kube-bench. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What kube-bench is

kube-bench is a DevOps tool for macOS: checks Kubernetes deployment against security best practices (CIS Benchmark).

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/aquasecurity/kube-bench.

How to install kube-bench

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

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 kube-bench on Mac?

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

Is kube-bench open source?

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

Does kube-bench 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 kube-bench?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5400 in this catalogue.

What version of kube-bench is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.16.0.