cri-tools ☆
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Description:
CLI and validation tools for Kubelet Container Runtime Interface (CRI)
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.35.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: kubernetes container-runtime devops cli infrastructure
Install: brew install cri-tools
About:
cri-tools is a suite of CLI and validation tools for the Container Runtime Interface (CRI). It includes `crictl` for debugging and interacting with container runtimes, and `critest` for validating compliance against the CRI specification. These tools are essential for developers and operators managing Kubernetes node components.
Key Features:
  • Provides `crictl` for direct interaction with CRI-compatible runtimes
  • Includes `critest` for running validation test suites
  • Enables debugging of pods, containers, and images without kubelet
  • Supports standard operations like pull, create, start, and stop
Use Cases:
  • Debugging container runtime issues on Kubernetes nodes
  • Validating CRI compliance for custom container runtime implementations
  • Inspecting container states and logs for troubleshooting
Alternatives:
  • docker-cli – Docker CLI is specific to the Docker daemon, whereas cri-tools is generic for any CRI-compliant runtime like containerd or CRI-O.
License: Apache-2.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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