
Kubeli
Kubeli is a desktop app for managing Kubernetes clusters, available for macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, and Linux x64.
What Kubeli is
Kubeli is a desktop app for managing Kubernetes clusters, available for macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, and Linux x64. It can connect to several clusters at once, with one-click context switching, and shows namespaces, deployments, and pods in a nested topology view. Its pod log stream includes search, timestamps, and error highlighting; logs can also be sent to an AI assistant. Kubeli maps local ports to pods or services and can open forwarded ports in a browser. AI agent integrations include Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and Droid, and run locally. An included MCP server lets VS Code, Cursor, or Claude Code query cluster state. For clusters behind corporate firewalls, Kubeli supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies. The site says the app requires no account or telemetry and does not transfer information to other networked systems unless requested. Kubeli is free, open source, and has a graphical interface.
Good
- Connects to multiple clusters with one-click switching.
- Shows namespaces, deployments, and pods as nested groups.
- Streams searchable pod logs with timestamps and error highlighting.
- Supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies.
- Free, open source, with macOS, Windows, and Linux downloads.
Watch out
- Linux downloads are listed for x64 systems.
- The listed macOS minimum is 10.15.
Who it suits
Kubeli suits Kubernetes users who want a desktop view of clusters, logs, and forwarded ports. Its IDE querying and proxy support may also suit users working with IDEs or clusters behind corporate firewalls.
Verdict
Kubeli brings cluster navigation, logs, port forwarding, and IDE querying into a free desktop app. Its listed operating system downloads cover macOS, Windows, and Linux x64.
Plans and prices
From Kubeli's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Kubeli | Free | Free · MIT open source · macOS, Windows, Linux |
The facts
Each one read from Kubeli's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI integrations
- Its AI agent integrations include Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and Droid, and run locally.checked 4 Oct 2026
- IDE integration
- Kubeli includes an MCP server that connects to VS Code, Cursor, or Claude Code to query cluster state.checked 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.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Logs
- It streams pod logs with search, timestamps, and error highlighting, and can pass logs to an AI assistant.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Multi-cluster
- It connects to multiple Kubernetes clusters simultaneously and lets users switch contexts with one click.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Port forwarding
- It maps local ports to pods or services and can open forwarded ports in a browser.checked 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.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Proxy support
- It supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies for connections to clusters behind corporate firewalls.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Kubeli is a native desktop app for managing Kubernetes clusters.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Resource diagram
- It displays cluster topology, including namespaces, deployments, and pods, as nested groups.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site links to GitHub Discussions, feature requests, and bug reports for support.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The site lists macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, and Linux x64 downloads.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Windows signing
- Official Windows release installers are signed through SignPath, and signing requests are manually approved before the certificate is applied.checked 4 Oct 2026
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