krew ☆

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Description:
Package manager for kubectl plugins

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @kubernetesio | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: kubernetes kubectl plugins devops package-manager

Install: brew install krew

About:
Krew is a package manager that simplifies the discovery and management of kubectl plugins. It allows users to install, upgrade, and remove plugins from a centralized index, streamlining the extension of Kubernetes command-line capabilities.

Key Features:

Plugin discovery and installation
Automatic updates for installed plugins
Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)

Use Cases:

Installing community-developed kubectl plugins
Managing plugin versions across multiple clusters

Alternatives:

Manual installation – Krew automates discovery and updates, whereas manual installation requires downloading binaries and managing PATH manually.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2024 2:14am		0	VERSION_BUMP	efb8ebea