k3d — A lightweight wrapper to run k3s · dotstore

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k3d is a lightweight wrapper to run k3s (Rancher Lab’s minimal Kubernetes distribution) in docker. k3d makes it very easy to create single- and multi-node k3s clusters in docker, e.g. for local development on Kubernetes.…

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What is k3d?

k3d is a lightweight wrapper to run k3s (Rancher Lab’s minimal Kubernetes distribution) in docker. k3d makes it very easy to create single- and multi-node k3s clusters in docker, e.g. for local development on Kubernetes.

Is k3d free?

Yes. k3d is free to use.

Do I need to download k3d?

No. k3d runs in your browser at k3d.io, so there's nothing to install.

Who makes k3d?

k3d is made by k3d.

What are the best k3d alternatives?

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