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kube-score

Ch 196.5of 27 Infrastructure Testing Tools
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Kubernetes analysisYes
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Overview

kube-score is ranked #19 of 27 in infrastructure testing tools on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

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Facts

Purpose
kube-score statically analyzes Kubernetes object definitions and recommends ways to improve application security and resilience.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Open source
The project is available under the MIT license.kube-score.com · 4 Oct 2026
Browser demo
The online demo accepts Kubernetes YAML or JSON, and the site states that it runs entirely in the browser without sending data to a server.kube-score.com · 4 Oct 2026
Install options
The project provides prebuilt binaries for macOS, Linux, and Windows, plus Docker, Homebrew, and Krew installation options.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Checks
Checks include container limits, NetworkPolicy targeting, PodDisruptionBudget, Pod anti-affinity, container probes, security context, and stable APIs.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
CI use
kube-score can run in CI/CD and exits with code 1 for critical errors, with an option to use warnings as the exit threshold.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The README demonstrates use with Helm, Kustomize, static YAML files, existing clusters, and Docker.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Output formats
Supported output formats are human-readable, JSON, CI, and SARIF; SARIF is described as supporting easier integration with CI platforms.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Configuration
Users can ignore tests globally or per object and enable optional tests globally or per object.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Analysis input
The README says results are best when input includes all applications deployed to the same namespace.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Build requirement
Building from source requires Go 1.21 or later.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Supported platforms
Prebuilt binaries are listed for macOS, Linux, and Windows.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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