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qbec for Mac

Configure Kubernetes objects on multiple clusters using jsonnet

Quick answer: qbec is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install qbec. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 6 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What qbec is

qbec is a DevOps tool for macOS: configure Kubernetes objects on multiple clusters using jsonnet.

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 qbec

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

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 qbec on Mac?

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

Is qbec open source?

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

Does qbec 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 qbec?

It was installed 6 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9226 in this catalogue.

What version of qbec is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.31.0.