Kubeli

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What Kubeli is

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 suits

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 it does well

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.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Kubeli	Free · MIT open source · macOS, Windows, Linux	Free

As kubeli.dev lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the Kubeli website.
Download the release for macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, or Linux x64.
Launch the desktop app; no account is required.
Connect to Kubernetes clusters and switch contexts as needed.
Optionally connect a supported IDE through Kubeli’s MCP server.

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.

Questions

How much does Kubeli cost?

Kubeli is free. Its listed plan costs nothing.

Is Kubeli open source?

Yes. The listed plan identifies it as MIT open source.

Which operating systems does Kubeli support?

It supports macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, and Linux x64.

Does Kubeli require an account?

The site says Kubeli requires no account.

Which IDEs can query cluster state through Kubeli?

Its MCP server connects to VS Code, Cursor, or Claude Code.

Which proxies does Kubeli support?

Kubeli supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies.

Facts from Kubeli's own pages

AI integrations: Its AI agent integrations include Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and Droid, and run locally. · kubeli.dev, 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, 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, 4 Oct 2026
Logs: It streams pod logs with search, timestamps, and error highlighting, and can pass logs to an AI assistant. · kubeli.dev, 4 Oct 2026
Multi-cluster: It connects to multiple Kubernetes clusters simultaneously and lets users switch contexts with one click. · kubeli.dev, 4 Oct 2026
Port forwarding: It maps local ports to pods or services and can open forwarded ports in a browser. · kubeli.dev, 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, 4 Oct 2026
Proxy support: It supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies for connections to clusters behind corporate firewalls. · kubeli.dev, 4 Oct 2026
Purpose: Kubeli is a native desktop app for managing Kubernetes clusters. · kubeli.dev, 4 Oct 2026
Resource diagram: It displays cluster topology, including namespaces, deployments, and pods, as nested groups. · kubeli.dev, 4 Oct 2026
Support: The site links to GitHub Discussions, feature requests, and bug reports for support. · kubeli.dev, 4 Oct 2026
Supported systems: The site lists macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, and Linux x64 downloads. · kubeli.dev, 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, 4 Oct 2026

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