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Kubeli
What it is
Kubeli is a free, MIT open-source desktop application for managing Kubernetes clusters on macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, and Linux x64. It connects to multiple clusters simultaneously and provides one-click context switching. A topology view nests namespaces, deployments, and pods. Pod logs stream with search, timestamps, and error highlighting, and can be passed to an AI assistant. Kubeli maps local ports to pods or services and can open forwarded ports in a browser. Local AI agent integrations include Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and Droid. An included MCP server lets VS Code, Cursor, or Claude Code query cluster state. HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies support clusters behind corporate firewalls. The maker says no account or telemetry is required, and information is not transferred to other networked systems unless requested. Support links include GitHub Discussions, feature requests, and bug reports.
For and against
For
- Free MIT open-source app
- Multi-cluster context switching
- Nested cluster topology view
- Searchable, highlighted pod logs
- IDE and local AI integrations
Against
- Requires macOS 10.15+ or listed systems
- No account or telemetry does not imply hosted service
- Support is provided through community links
The verdict
Kubeli brings cluster navigation, logs, port forwarding, and integrations into a native desktop interface. Its local-first privacy statements and proxy support address specific operational preferences.
Who it suits
Kubeli suits Kubernetes users who want a graphical desktop interface across the listed operating systems. It also fits users needing IDE querying, local AI integrations, or corporate proxy support.
Plans and prices
Kubeli
Free · MIT open source · macOS, Windows, Linux
Read 4 Oct 2026 · kubeli.dev
On the record
- AI integrations
- Its AI agent integrations include Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and Droid, and run locally.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- IDE integration
- Kubeli includes an MCP server that connects to VS Code, Cursor, or Claude Code to query cluster state.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Kubeli is presented for Kubernetes users who want a desktop interface, with IDE querying and corporate proxy support also described.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Logs
- It streams pod logs with search, timestamps, and error highlighting, and can pass logs to an AI assistant.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Multi-cluster
- It connects to multiple Kubernetes clusters simultaneously and lets users switch contexts with one click.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Port forwarding
- It maps local ports to pods or services and can open forwarded ports in a browser.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The site says Kubeli requires no account or telemetry and will not transfer information to other networked systems unless the user specifically requests it.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Proxy support
- It supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies for connections to clusters behind corporate firewalls.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Kubeli is a native desktop app for managing Kubernetes clusters.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Resource diagram
- It displays cluster topology, including namespaces, deployments, and pods, as nested groups.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site links to GitHub Discussions, feature requests, and bug reports for support.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The site lists macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, and Linux x64 downloads.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
- Windows signing
- Official Windows release installers are signed through SignPath, and signing requests are manually approved before the certificate is applied.kubeli.dev · read 4 Oct 2026
