K8Studio is a cross-platform IDE designed to simplify Kubernetes cluster management for developers and operators. It provides a graphical interface for visualizing, deploying, and managing workloads, network resources, RBAC, and Helm charts across multiple clusters, aiming to reduce the need for manual command-line operations.

How It Works

K8Studio offers a rich graphical user interface that connects to Kubernetes clusters via standard kubeconfig files. It provides interactive views for deployments, nodes, and network topology, allowing users to visualize cluster state, edit configurations directly through a structured "Quick Editor" or a YML editor, and access logs and SSH terminals with a single click. The "Toolbox" feature enables drag-and-drop creation of Kubernetes objects.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Installation: Downloadable binaries are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
• Prerequisites: Access to a Kubernetes cluster and a valid kubeconfig file.
• Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=314184028
• Website: https://k8studio.io/

Highlighted Details

• Multicluster management in a unified workspace.
• Integrated AI Copilot (OpenAI-powered) for contextual assistance.
• Advanced logging with live tailing and time-range filtering.
• Dedicated RBAC Manager for simplified access control.

Maintenance & Community

• Version 2 is in maintenance mode; Version 3 is the actively developed release.
• Community: https://k8studio.slack.com/

Licensing & Compatibility

• License: Not explicitly stated in the README. Compatibility for commercial use is not specified.

Limitations & Caveats

The README announces Version 2 is in maintenance mode, directing users to Version 3. Specific details regarding the licensing and commercial use compatibility of either version are not provided.