k3sup ☆
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Description:
Utility to create k3s clusters on any local or remote VM
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.13.11@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 25, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @alexellisfa  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: kubernetes k3s devops infrastructure cli
Install: brew install k3sup
About:
k3sup is a lightweight utility designed to bootstrap Kubernetes clusters on any local or remote VM. It simplifies the process of setting up k3s, the lightweight Kubernetes distribution, by establishing SSH connections to install and configure the server and agent nodes. This tool eliminates complex setup steps, enabling developers to get a functional cluster running in minutes.
Key Features:
  • Zero-touch installation over SSH
  • Supports both single-node and multi-node clusters
  • Lightweight binary with no external dependencies
  • Works on any Linux VM or bare metal server
Use Cases:
  • Rapidly spinning up local Kubernetes development environments
  • Provisioning lightweight clusters on cloud VMs for testing
  • Automating k3s deployment in CI/CD pipelines
Alternatives:
  • k3d – k3d runs k3s in Docker containers, whereas k3sup provisions k3s directly on VMs or bare metal via SSH.
  • Rancher – Rancher is a full-featured multi-cluster management UI, while k3sup is a focused CLI tool for initial cluster bootstrapping.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 25, 2025 7:57pm 0.13.11 0 VERSION_BUMP c3a023bb
Sep 12, 2025 3:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8dafca2c
Sep 14, 2024 10:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP c5c37681
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