Describe k8s/Tools here.

A few links for the lazy:

**kubectl-tree** — Visualizes Kubernetes ownership chains so you can quickly find controllers and parents. kubectl-tree

**Stern** — Tails logs from multiple pods and containers simultaneously with filtering. stern

**K9s** — Terminal UI for navigating clusters, resources, events, logs, and metrics. k9scli.io/

**Goldilocks** — Uses VPA recommendations to identify oversized or undersized resource requests. goldilocks

**Popeye** — Scans live clusters for configuration issues, misconfigurations, and best-practice violations. popeye

**kubecost** — Provides Kubernetes cost visibility, allocation reporting, and optimization recommendations. kubecost.com/

**Datafy** — Helps reclaim wasted EBS-backed PVC capacity and reduce storage costs. datafy

**Velero** — Backup, restore, and disaster recovery for Kubernetes workloads and persistent volumes. velero.io

Some others:

**kubectx** / **kubens** — Instantly switch Kubernetes contexts and namespaces without repetitive commands. kubectx

**Lens** — Full-featured Kubernetes desktop IDE with workload, metrics, and troubleshooting views. k8slens

**kube-capacity** — Shows cluster CPU and memory allocation in a simple table. kube-capacity

**Dive** — Analyzes container images and helps identify wasted image layers. dive

**Kubevious** — Maps cluster relationships and highlights configuration issues visually. kubevious.io


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k8s/Tools (last edited 2026-06-12 21:37:56 by PieterSmit)