Kubeli is a free, open-source desktop app for managing Kubernetes clusters on macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, and Linux x64. It connects to multiple clusters at once and lets users switch contexts with one click. A topology view groups namespaces, deployments, and pods. Kubeli streams pod logs with search, timestamps, and error highlighting, and can pass logs to an AI assistant. It can map local ports to pods or services and open forwarded ports in a browser. Its locally running AI agent integrations include Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and Droid. 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 needs no account or telemetry and will not transfer information to other networked systems unless specifically requested. Support links include GitHub Discussions, feature requests, and bug reports.
Who it is for
Kubeli suits Kubernetes users who want a desktop interface for multiple clusters, with log viewing and port forwarding. Its IDE querying and proxy support may also suit users working with corporate-firewall connections.
What is good
- Connects to multiple clusters simultaneously.
- Shows namespaces, deployments, and pods in a topology view.
- Supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies.
- Free and open source for three desktop platforms.
What to know first
- Linux downloads are listed for x64 only.
- Windows releases use manually approved signing requests.
Verdict
Kubeli brings cluster context switching, resource views, logs, and port forwarding to a desktop interface. Its stated no-account and no-telemetry approach may appeal to users who prefer local tools, while Linux support is listed for x64.
Kubeli plans and pricing
All plansCompared on local Kubernetes tools
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, Linux x64
- Graphical interface
- Yes
