DevSpace

Spec sheet

Purpose

DevSpace is an open-source developer tool for Kubernetes that helps develop and deploy cloud-native software.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Build tools

DevSpace supports Docker, Buildkit, Kaniko, and custom image build engines.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Built-in UI

The local UI can show namespace and container status, stream logs, open interactive terminals, and forward ports.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

CI/CD

DevSpace supports non-interactive environments so teams can use shared configuration in CI/CD pipelines.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Client-only architecture

The installation guide says DevSpace requires no server-side component and has no dependencies.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Cluster access

It is a client-only CLI that uses the current kube-context and works with Kubernetes clusters without requiring installation inside the cluster.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Configuration

A declarative devspace.yaml supports profiles, configuration patches, variables, and reusable custom commands.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Deployment tools

Deployments can use Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, or Kustomize.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Development workflow

Its development mode synchronizes changed files to running containers and supports hot reloading.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Installation platforms

The installation guide provides binaries and instructions for macOS, Linux, and Windows.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Registry support

DevSpace can push images to public or private registries and create pull secrets when needed.Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Support and community

The site directs users to a community Slack and lists support at [email protected].Read 4 Oct 2026 · devspace.sh

Plans and prices

Every DevSpace plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Container Development Environments#21 of 407.8
• Kubernetes Deployment Tools#18 of 287.8