kubectl-ai
AI-powered Kubernetes assistant that translates natural language into kubectl commands
Founded
2023
Starting Price
$0
Category
Developer Tools
Last updated March 8, 2026
About kubectl-ai
kubectl-ai is an open-source AI-powered Kubernetes plugin by Google Cloud Platform that translates natural language queries into precise kubectl commands. It supports multiple LLM providers including Gemini, OpenAI, Grok, and local models via Ollama, and operates in read-only mode by default with safety controls for cluster modifications.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dramatically reduces Kubernetes learning curve for beginners and speeds up expert workflows
- Supports multiple AI providers including free local models via Ollama for offline and privacy-focused use
- Read-only default mode with approval prompts prevents accidental cluster modifications
- Interactive chat maintains context across multiple queries for complex troubleshooting sessions
- Backed by Google Cloud Platform with active open-source development
Key Features
Natural Language Kubernetes Commands
Translate plain English instructions into precise kubectl commands and YAML manifests
Multi-Model Support
Works with Google Gemini, OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, xAI Grok, and local models via Ollama or llama.cpp
Interactive Chat Mode
Ask multiple questions in sequence while maintaining context from previous interactions
Safety Controls
Operates in read-only mode by default and requests user approval before modifying cluster resources
MCP Server Mode
Exposes kubectl tools to MCP clients like Claude, Cursor, or VS Code for AI-assisted Kubernetes management
Cluster Troubleshooting
Diagnose and fix Kubernetes issues by describing problems in natural language instead of running multiple commands
YAML Generation
Automatically generate Kubernetes manifests from simple natural language prompts
Pricing
Free (Open Source)
$0
- Full CLI functionality
- Natural language to kubectl translation
- Multi-model support (Gemini, OpenAI, Grok, Ollama)
- Interactive chat mode
- MCP server mode
Best For
Kubernetes Onboarding
New DevOps engineers can interact with clusters using natural language while learning proper kubectl syntax
Rapid Troubleshooting
Diagnose pod failures, resource issues, and networking problems by describing symptoms instead of memorizing diagnostic commands
YAML Manifest Generation
Quickly generate deployment, service, and ingress manifests from plain English descriptions
AI-Assisted DevOps Workflows
Integrate as an MCP server with coding assistants like Claude or Cursor for Kubernetes management within development environments
