talosctl ☆
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Description:
CLI for out-of-band management of Kubernetes nodes created by Talos
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.11.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 16, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @TalosSystems  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: kubernetes talos devops infrastructure cli cluster-management
Install: brew install talosctl
About:
Talosctl is the command-line interface for Talos Linux, a modern, API-driven operating system designed for Kubernetes. It enables secure, immutable, and declarative management of cluster nodes, handling everything from cluster bootstrap and upgrades to debugging and configuration without requiring SSH access.
Key Features:
  • Declarative cluster configuration via config files
  • Secure, ephemeral SSH replacement with API-driven access
  • Automated Kubernetes version management and upgrades
  • Immutability and atomic updates for reliability
  • Integrated debugging and maintenance utilities
Use Cases:
  • Bootstrapping and managing production Kubernetes clusters
  • Performing zero-downtime OS and Kubernetes upgrades
  • Debugging and maintaining nodes without SSH access
Alternatives:
  • kubectl – Manages Kubernetes resources inside the cluster, while talosctl manages the underlying OS and node lifecycle.
  • kubeadm – A cluster installer that relies on traditional OS management, whereas Talos provides a fully integrated, immutable OS.
Version History
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Dec 22, 2025 5:21pm 1.11.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 4c150b67
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Dec 14, 2024 1:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7b3c0fc9
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