# K9s Kubernetes Terminal Dashboard

> K9s is a terminal-based UI for managing Kubernetes clusters, providing real-time observation of resources, log tailing, pod shell access, and cluster navigation. Written in Go, it replaces many kubectl commands with an interactive interface.

- Skill: `agentskillexchange/k9s-kubernetes-terminal-dashboard` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add agentskillexchange/k9s-kubernetes-terminal-dashboard`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/agentskillexchange/k9s-kubernetes-terminal-dashboard/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: agentskillexchange (https://skillmd.com/u/agentskillexchange)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/agentskillexchange/k9s-kubernetes-terminal-dashboard

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# K9s Kubernetes Terminal Dashboard

K9s is a terminal-based UI for managing Kubernetes clusters, providing real-time observation of resources, log tailing, pod shell access, and cluster navigation. Written in Go, it replaces many kubectl commands with an interactive interface.

## Installation

Install a released K9s package. On macOS or Linux with Homebrew:

- brew install derailed/k9s/k9s

Alternative source install:

- go install github.com/derailed/k9s@latest

Prerequisite for normal use: a working Kubernetes kubeconfig for the clusters you want to inspect.

- Source: https://github.com/derailed/k9s
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/derailed/k9s/HEAD/README.md

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/k9s-kubernetes-terminal-dashboard/)