kcontext is a versatile tool designed to simplify the process of selecting Kubernetes contexts, allowing you to effortlessly switch between different clusters and namespaces. It enhances context selection by utilizing tags based on context names, making it quick and intuitive to identify and choose the context you need.
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Tag-Based Context Selection: kcontext introduces a novel way to select contexts by associating tags with context names. When you list your contexts, you will see tags displayed before each context name, making it easier to identify their purpose.
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Color-Coded Tags: To enhance visibility and distinction, kcontext color-codes the tags. Tags are displayed in the order they are defined, providing a clear visual hierarchy for your contexts.
You have the flexibility to customize the tagging to suit your preferences. By setting the K_CONTEXT_TAGS environment variable with your preferred key-value pairs in a comma-separated format, you can tailor the tagging system to your specific needs.
export K_CONTEXT_TAGS="production=[prod],development=[dev],west=[west],central=[cent]"If you don't set the K_CONTEXT_TAGS environment variable, kcontext will use a default tag map that includes common tags like [prod] for production, [dev] for development, and others to represent different context types.
- Installation:
pip install git+https://github.com/renjithpk/kcontext.git- Select Context: Once installed and configured, simply run
kcontextto see your list of Kubernetes contexts with tags. Use the displayed tags to quickly identify and choose the context you want.