rke ☆
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Description:
Rancher Kubernetes Engine, a Kubernetes installer that works everywhere
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.8.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Rancher_Labs  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: kubernetes devops container-orchestration infrastructure rancher
Install: brew install rke
About:
RKE is a lightweight, standalone Kubernetes installer that works across diverse infrastructure environments. It simplifies cluster deployment by handling all Kubernetes components as Docker containers, ensuring consistent and repeatable setups. The tool is particularly valuable for users needing fast, reliable cluster provisioning without complex dependencies.
Key Features:
  • Container-based installation and management
  • Works on any infrastructure (bare metal, cloud, VMs)
  • Highly customizable cluster configurations
  • Automated certificate management
  • Support for high-availability setups
Use Cases:
  • Deploying production Kubernetes clusters on-premises
  • Rapid prototyping and development environments
  • Multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments
  • Air-gapped or restricted network installations
Alternatives:
  • kops – kops is more cloud-provider focused with managed lifecycle, while RKE offers more infrastructure flexibility
  • kubeadm – kubeadm requires more manual steps and OS-level dependencies, RKE is containerized and simpler
  • k3s – k3s is a lightweight distribution for edge/IoT, RKE is full-featured for enterprise deployments
Version History
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