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Kubeli

Free#8 of 23 in Local Kubernetes Tools

Kubeli: A free, open-source Kubernetes GUI with broad AI and IDE integration. Ranked #8 of 23 in Local Kubernetes Tools by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for AI-assisted Kubernetes GUI workflows.

8.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
AI-assisted Kubernetes GUI workflows
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free, MIT-licensed desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Combines logs, terminals, metrics, YAML, Helm, and port forwarding
- Connects with Claude Code CLI, Codex CLI, VS Code, Cursor, and more
Where it doesn't
- Manages existing Kubernetes contexts rather than creating local clusters
- Focused on Kubernetes management rather than broader container workflows
- AI-assisted analysis depends on the connected integration or IDE workflow

Our verdict on Kubeli

Kubeli is a free, MIT-licensed desktop application for managing Kubernetes clusters across macOS, Windows, and Linux. It is aimed at developers and operators who want a graphical interface for multiple Kubernetes contexts, including local Minikube and cloud clusters. The application brings workload, node, service, cluster topology, log, and metric views into one desktop workflow, while retaining terminal access for container-level tasks.

Its strongest differentiator is the breadth of its Kubernetes management surface. Kubeli provides a graphical resource browser for pods, deployments, services, ConfigMaps, secrets, and nodes, plus real-time pod log streaming with filtering and search. Users can edit YAML resources, manage Helm releases, forward ports from pods and services to local ports, and view CPU and memory metrics. AI-assisted log analysis adds an analysis layer to troubleshooting, while the MCP server extends the workflow into Claude Code CLI, OpenAI Codex CLI, OpenCode, Droid, VS Code, and Cursor.

The product is best suited to teams and individuals who already work with Kubernetes contexts and want a free desktop GUI with terminal, configuration, observability, Helm, and AI capabilities in one place. Its scope is narrower for users looking for local cluster creation, container runtime selection, Kubernetes version selection, local registry support, or a broader add-on ecosystem. Choose Kubeli when graphical Kubernetes operations and AI-assisted investigation are priorities; choose another tool when the main need is provisioning or configuring local Kubernetes environments.

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Kubeli pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Kubeli fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported operating systems	macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, Linux x64
Multi-node clusters	Not verified
Graphical interface	Yes
Container runtime options	Not verified
Kubernetes version control	Not verified
Local registry support	Not verified
Add-on catalog	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: Claude Code CLI, OpenAI Codex CLI, OpenCode, Droid, VS Code, Cursor
Pricing	Free plan
Website	kubeli.dev
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Kubeli integrations

Kubeli lists 6 integrations on its own site.

Claude Code CLI
OpenAI Codex CLI
OpenCode
Droid
VS Code
Cursor

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