kubectx ☆

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Description:
Tool that can switch between kubectl contexts easily and create aliases

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

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

Category: Devops

Tags: kubernetes kubectl devops cli cluster-management

Install: brew install kubectx

About:
Kubectx is a command-line utility that simplifies switching between Kubernetes contexts (clusters) and namespaces. It provides faster navigation compared to raw kubectl commands and includes 'kubens' for namespace switching. The tool also offers auto-completion to streamline workflow efficiency.

Key Features:

Fast context switching with 'kubectx'
Namespace management via 'kubens'
Interactive fuzzy search selection
Bash/Zsh/Fish tab completion support

Use Cases:

Managing multiple Kubernetes clusters (dev/staging/prod)
Quickly switching namespaces during debugging
Automating cluster access in CI/CD pipelines

Alternatives:

k9s – Provides a full terminal UI rather than just context switching
kubectl config use-context – Native command requiring longer syntax and no fuzzy search

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