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Manage your Kubernetes clusters with speed and precision.

Cluster Management

Zero Configuration: Automatically reads your default kubeconfig on desktop for immediate cluster access.
Cluster Grouping: Organize dozens of clusters into logical groups (e.g., Production, Dev, Testing).
Multi-Tab View: Switch between different clusters or environments instantly using a native tabbed interface.

Multi-Cloud Support

Kubeterm makes it easy to load clusters from major cloud providers or OIDC. Connect instantly via direct provider login or by using your native cloud credentials:

AWS EKS: Load clusters easily using IAM credentials, STS, and Signature V4.
Google GKE: Seamless cluster discovery and access via native Google Sign-In.
Azure AKS: Integrated Microsoft authentication for fast AKS cluster loading.
DigitalOcean: Quickly connect and manage your managed Kubernetes clusters.
OIDC Support: Universal support for OpenID Connect providers like Okta, Auth0, or Keycloak.

Resource Visibility

Cluster Dashboard: Visual overview of cluster health and status at a glance.
Resource Metrics: Real-time CPU and memory monitoring for Nodes and Pods.
YAML Editor: Edit manifests directly with syntax highlighting and real-time linting.
Smart Navigation: Jump between related resources (e.g., Pod to Service) with one click.
Status Highlights: Colorful indicators make it easy to spot failing or degraded resources.

Troubleshooting Tools

Live Logs: Tail logs from multiple containers or pods simultaneously.
Exec Shell: Access container shells directly via a native XTerm terminal.
Port Forwarding: Access container services via local tunnel with one-click management.
Debug Containers: Use ephemeral containers to troubleshoot running pods without restarts.
File Copy: Copy files between your local machine and running containers.

Cluster Operations

Workload Actions: Scale replicas, restart deployments, or delete resources with ease.
Node Management: Cordon, uncordon, or drain nodes for maintenance directly from the UI.
Full Lifecycle: Create, update, and manage any standard Kubernetes resource.

Helm Release Management

Chart Browser: Search and discover applications from Artifact Hub.
Release Lifecycle: Install, upgrade, rollback, and uninstall Helm releases.
Value Editor: Structured editor for customizing Helm chart values.

Customization

Dark Mode: Switch between light and dark themes based on your environment.
Typography: Adjustable font sizes and normal fonts for better readability.
Cross-Platform: Consistent experience across macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.

Security & Privacy

Local First: Your cluster data never leaves your device and is never sent to our servers.
iCloud Sync: Securely sync configurations across your Apple devices using iCloud.