kind

Kubernetes in Docker for local clusters and testing

About kind

A tool for running local Kubernetes clusters using Docker container nodes, primarily designed for testing Kubernetes itself and for continuous integration environments needing disposable clusters. It is free and open source, so teams can self-host it, inspect the code and adapt it to their own infrastructure without licence fees or vendor lock-in. Typical users run it alongside existing workflows to cut manual effort, improve visibility and keep full control over data, configuration and upgrades over time.

kind key facts

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: kubernetes, docker, testing, local
Official site: kind.sigs.k8s.io

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Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 738 tools. Alongside kind, it includes cert-manager, External Secrets Operator, Popeye, Polaris.

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