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What it is

Kubus is a free, open-source Kubernetes GUI that runs locally and brings cluster resources, logs, shells, port forwards, metrics, and Helm into one desktop app. It can combine selected kubeconfig contexts in merged lists, with a cluster column identifying each resource's context. Alongside built-in Kubernetes resource types, it discovers custom resource definitions live. For troubleshooting, Kubus streams logs from multiple pods and provides container terminals, ephemeral debug containers, and node shells. Users can browse, install, upgrade, roll back, and uninstall Helm releases without the Helm binary. Kubus uses existing kubeconfig credentials and supports GKE, EKS, and AKS through their credential plugins; connections can also use SSH jump hosts or SOCKS and HTTP proxies. The local server binds to 127.0.0.1, and the maker says there is no cloud, account, or telemetry; Secret values are redacted by default. It is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, though new releases no longer support Intel Macs. Metrics and health charts require metrics-server in the cluster.

Spec sheet

Product
Kubus is a free, open-source Kubernetes GUI that runs locally and brings resources, logs, shells, port forwards, metrics, and Helm into one desktop app.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Integrations
Kubus uses existing kubeconfig credentials and supports GKE, EKS, and AKS through their credential plugins; it can also connect through SSH jump hosts or SOCKS/HTTP proxies.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Security
The local server binds to 127.0.0.1, Kubus says it has no cloud, account, or telemetry, and Secret values are redacted by default.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Support
The maker welcomes bug reports, ideas, and pull requests through the GitHub issue tracker.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Maker
Kubus is built in the open and in the maker's spare time by FloSch, who describes it as the Kubernetes client they wanted for their network automation work.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Access control
Kubus uses the permissions granted by the configured kubeconfig, while its protected-cluster guard requires typing a resource name before destructive actions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Helm
Kubus supports Helm release browsing, installation, upgrades, rollbacks, and uninstall without requiring the Helm binary.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Logs and debugging
It can stream logs from multiple pods and provides container terminals, ephemeral debug containers, and node shells.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Metrics requirement
Metrics and health charts require metrics-server in the Kubernetes cluster.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Multi-cluster
It can display selected kubeconfig contexts together in merged lists with a cluster column.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Platform availability
Desktop installers are listed for Windows, Apple Silicon macOS, and Linux; Intel Macs are no longer supported by new releases.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev
Resources
It supports built-in Kubernetes resource types and discovers custom resource definitions live.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev

Plans and prices

Kubus Free Free and open-source; no paid tiers stated Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubus-app.dev

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open-source, with no paid tiers stated.
  • Combines logs, shells, resources, metrics, and Helm.
  • Discovers custom resource definitions live.
  • Helm management does not require the Helm binary.
  • Secret values are redacted by default.

Limits

  • New releases no longer support Intel Macs.
  • Metrics and health charts require metrics-server.
  • Access follows configured kubeconfig permissions.

Who it suits

Kubus suits Kubernetes users who want a local graphical client for resource management, Helm, and troubleshooting. It is particularly relevant to users working across selected kubeconfig contexts or using the listed cloud credential plugins.

Verdict

Kubus brings cluster inspection, debugging, and Helm tasks into a local app without a listed paid tier. Check its Intel Mac limitation and metrics-server requirement against your setup.

Where Specifiction places it

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