Description:
Little helper to run CNCF's k3s in Docker
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 5.8.3@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 25, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@k3d_io |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Devops
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Tags:
kubernetes
docker
k3s
devops
container
local-development
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Install:
brew install k3d
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About:
k3d is a lightweight wrapper that runs k3s (CNCF's certified Kubernetes distribution) in Docker. It creates single or multi-node k3s clusters quickly, simplifying local Kubernetes development and testing. The tool abstracts Docker container management, making cluster provisioning as simple as running a single command.
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Key Features:
- Creates k3s clusters in Docker containers within seconds
- Supports multi-node clusters, HA setups, and cluster imports
- Integrates with kubectl and local registries out of the box
- Provides port forwarding and load balancing for containerized services
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Use Cases:
- Local Kubernetes development and testing environments
- CI/CD pipeline integration for Kubernetes application testing
- Evaluating Kubernetes features without cloud provider dependencies
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Alternatives:
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kind
– kind runs Kubernetes-in-Docker using upstream k8s images, while k3d uses the lightweight k3s distribution for faster startup and lower resource usage
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minikube
– minikube can run in Docker or VMs with full k8s, but k3d is Docker-only and leverages k3s for significantly faster cluster creation
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