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Start k9s connected to a specific kubeconfig context

k9s --context my-cluster
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More k9s commands

  • k9s — view resource type
    :pod # or :svc :deployment :helmreleases :kustomizations

    Navigate to a resource type by pressing ':' then typing the resource name

  • k9s — filter resources
    /pattern # Press '/' then type filter string, Esc to clear

    Filter listed resources by name pattern (press '/' to activate)

  • k9s — describe resource
    d # Press 'd' on selected resource to view describe output

    Describe selected resource (equivalent to kubectl describe)

  • k9s — logs of pod
    l # Press 'l' on a pod; '0' for all containers, 'w' to wrap

    View pod logs (press 'l' on pod, '0' for all containers)

  • k9s — shell into pod
    s # Press 's' on a pod to open a shell (uses first container)

    Open shell in pod container (press 's' on pod)

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