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Kube Inspector

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Spec score 7.8 #15 of 23 in Local Kubernetes Tools

What it is

Kube Inspector is a free visual desktop client for viewing and managing Kubernetes clusters on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It handles Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, Jobs, and CronJobs, and includes a Monaco YAML editor with schema validation for applying changes. The interface shows CPU and memory readings over time for clusters, nodes, pods, and workloads when metrics-server is installed. Security tools include an interactive RBAC graph and Trivy image vulnerability scanning. Existing kubeconfig files work with conformant local and managed clusters, including kind, minikube, k3s, EKS, GKE, and AKS. Multiple clusters can be opened while panels remain pinned to their original cluster. A separate kube-inspector-cli offers the same features for terminal and SSH use. The project states that it sends no telemetry, analytics, crash reports, or usage statistics. An optional AI assistant uses a configured Ollama host. The release is beta, and no support desk is provided.

Spec sheet

What it does
Kube Inspector is a visual desktop client for viewing and managing Kubernetes clusters.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Privacy
The app states that it has no telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, or usage statistics; cluster data travels between the user's machine and the cluster API server.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Support
There is no support desk; the project directs users to its issue tracker and does not guarantee response times.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
CLI
A separately packaged terminal UI, kube-inspector-cli, provides the same features and is intended for terminal and SSH use.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Cluster compatibility
It reads existing kubeconfig files and supports conformant local and managed Kubernetes clusters, including kind, minikube, k3s, EKS, GKE, and AKS.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Local AI integration
The optional AI assistant uses Ollama, with prompts and tool results sent to the configured Ollama host rather than a cloud provider by default.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Monitoring
It displays CPU and memory usage for clusters, nodes, pods, and workloads over time; these readings require metrics-server in the cluster.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Multi-cluster
Users can add multiple clusters, and each open panel stays pinned to the cluster it was opened with.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Notable limitations
macOS builds are Apple Silicon only, and builds are not code-signed.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Release maturity
The support page describes the release as beta and says bugs are expected.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Resource management
It supports inspecting and managing workloads including Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, Jobs, and CronJobs.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Scanning limits
Vulnerability scanning needs network access to download Trivy's database on first use, does not scan images in private registries, and does not scan cluster misconfiguration.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
Security features
It includes an interactive RBAC graph and Trivy image vulnerability scanning.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com
YAML editor
The app includes a Monaco YAML editor with schema validation for viewing and applying changes.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free and open source · no paid tier, account, or sign-in Read 3 Oct 2026 · kubeinspector.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source with no sign-in
  • Manages multiple Kubernetes cluster types
  • Includes YAML validation and editing
  • Provides RBAC graph and Trivy scanning
  • Offers matching terminal interface

Limits

  • Beta release means bugs are expected
  • No support desk or response guarantee
  • macOS builds are Apple Silicon only
  • Images in private registries are not scanned

Who it suits

Kube Inspector suits Kubernetes operators who want a graphical or terminal interface across local and managed clusters. It is also relevant to users preferring local data handling and optional local AI.

Verdict

Kube Inspector provides broad cluster visibility and editing without telemetry or account requirements. Its beta status, platform constraints, and scanning limitations matter for production use.

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