eksctl ☆
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Description:
Simple command-line tool for creating clusters on Amazon EKS
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.221.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @eksctl  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: kubernetes aws eks devops infrastructure cli
Install: brew install eksctl
About:
eksctl is a declarative command-line tool for Amazon EKS that automates the creation and management of Kubernetes clusters. It simplifies complex AWS resource provisioning by handling networking, IAM roles, and node groups through CloudFormation. The tool supports both interactive modes and declarative configuration files for reproducible infrastructure management.
Key Features:
  • Declarative cluster configuration via YAML files
  • Automated provisioning of EKS clusters and managed node groups
  • Support for Fargate serverless compute for Kubernetes pods
  • Seamless integration with AWS IAM and VPC networking
  • One-click cluster upgrades and rolling updates
Use Cases:
  • Rapid provisioning of production-ready EKS clusters for enterprise applications
  • Managing ephemeral development and testing environments as code
  • Automating cluster lifecycle management in CI/CD pipelines
Alternatives:
  • Terraform – General-purpose IaC tool with broader cloud coverage, but more verbose for EKS-specific tasks
  • AWS Management Console – Web-based GUI requiring manual clicks, unsuitable for automation and version control
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