calicoctl ☆
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Description:
Calico CLI tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.31.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: kubernetes networking security cni container
Install: brew install calicoctl
About:
calicoctl is the command-line interface (CLI) for managing Calico network and security policies within containerized environments. It allows administrators to create, modify, and delete network policies, IP pools, and other Calico-specific resources. This tool is essential for orchestrating fine-grained network connectivity and security enforcement in Kubernetes clusters.
Key Features:
  • Manage Calico custom resources (CRDs) via YAML or CLI
  • Supports both etcd and Kubernetes API datastore backends
  • Provides node status reporting and diagnostic capabilities
  • Enables configuration of BGP peering and IP address management
Use Cases:
  • Automating network policy deployment in CI/CD pipelines
  • Troubleshooting connectivity issues in Calico-managed clusters
  • Auditing security rules and network configurations
Alternatives:
  • kubectl – Kubectl is the generic Kubernetes CLI; calicoctl is specialized for Calico CRDs, though kubectl can manage them if CRDs are installed.
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