Krust Documentation
Krust is a native Kubernetes operations app for macOS. Use this hub to start operating clusters, learn a workflow, compare tools, or answer buying and trust questions.
Use Krust
Quick Start
Install Krust and connect to your cluster in under a minute.
Features
A workflow map for resource browsing, logs, terminal, Helm, YAML, metrics, and more.
Google Cloud & GKE · Pro · Experimental
Invited Google test accounts can use this limited Pro preview to enter a project ID, discover GKE clusters, and choose an available control-plane endpoint.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate your cluster at the speed of thought.
Smart Filters
Structured filters for quickly narrowing resource tables and logs.
Product Features
Resource Management
Browse, inspect, and operate on core resources, Gateway API, CRDs, and Custom Resources.
Terminal & Exec
Pod exec and local shell with kubectl context auto-injected.
Log Viewer
100K line buffer, full-text search, log level filtering, and more.
Helm
List releases, view history, rollback, and inspect values YAML.
Port Forwarding
One-click forwards, DNS mappings, stable URLs, and Pro profiles.
Stable Service URLs
Use cluster-local hostnames locally without rewriting apps to random localhost ports.
YAML Editor & Diff
Edit resources, apply changes, and compare revisions side-by-side.
AI Diagnostic Agent
Chat-powered diagnostics with tool-call loop and persistent memory.
Metrics
CPU and memory per pod and workload with graceful degradation.
Multi-Cluster
Toggle multiple contexts with side-by-side views.
Resource Topology
Interactive graph showing resource relationships and dependencies.
Compare Tools
Kubernetes Dashboard Alternative
Compare Krust, Lens, Headlamp, Aptakube, and k9s for modern workflows.
Lightweight Kubernetes Dashboard
What makes a fast low-RAM Kubernetes GUI in real incident conditions.
Best Dashboard for macOS
Choose between native GUI, cross-platform desktop, browser, and terminal workflows on a Mac.
Krust vs Lens
Compare performance, workflow model, pricing, and adoption tradeoffs.
Krust vs k9s
Decide when a native GUI or terminal UI fits the job better.
Buying & Trust
Architecture
How Krust is built as a native desktop app with a high-performance core and native macOS UI.
Why VPN Access
Why Krust requests Network Extension permissions and what traffic is actually handled.
Performance
Benchmarks and design decisions that keep Krust fast.
Licensing
Free and Pro tiers, what's included, and how to upgrade.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Krust.