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kubectl-tree for Mac

Kubectl plugin to browse Kubernetes object hierarchies as a tree

Quick answer: kubectl-tree is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install kubectl-tree. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What kubectl-tree is

kubectl-tree is a DevOps tool for macOS: kubectl plugin to browse Kubernetes object hierarchies as a tree.

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/ahmetb/kubectl-tree.

How to install kubectl-tree

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

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 kubectl-tree on Mac?

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

Is kubectl-tree open source?

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

Does kubectl-tree 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 kubectl-tree?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8598 in this catalogue.

What version of kubectl-tree is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.6.0.