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kubernetes-cli for Mac

Kubernetes command-line interface

Quick answer: kubernetes-cli is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install kubernetes-cli. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 31,507 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What kubernetes-cli is

kubernetes-cli is a command-line tool for macOS: kubernetes command-line interface.

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 kubernetes-cli

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

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 kubernetes-cli on Mac?

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

Is kubernetes-cli open source?

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

Does kubernetes-cli 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 kubernetes-cli?

It was installed 31,507 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #57 in this catalogue.

What version of kubernetes-cli is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.37.1.