kubefwd
Batch forward Kubernetes service ports for local development.
- Type
- MCP
- Transport
- stdio
- Open source
- Yes
- GitHub Stars
- ★ 4.1k
- Source
- mcp-github
- Repository
- github.com/txn2/kubefwd
Overview
kubefwd is a command-line tool that enables batch forwarding of Kubernetes services to your local workstation. Each service gets its own loopback IP address, avoiding port conflicts and making local development more realistic. With kubefwd, developers can seamlessly access services in the cluster locally without environment-specific configurations or setting up local services. Ideal for developers who frequently switch between local and cluster-based development environments.
Capabilities
- ▪Batch forward Kubernetes services
- ▪Each service has a dedicated loopback IP
- ▪Automatic reconnection
- ▪Interactive TUI monitoring
- ▪Real-time traffic monitoring
- ▪Pod log streaming
Use cases
Setup
macOS: `brew install kubefwd`; Linux: Download `.deb`, `.rpm`, or `.tar.gz`; Windows: `winget install txn2.kubefwd` or `scoop install kubefwd`; Docker: `docker run -it --rm --privileged -v "$HOME/.kube:/root/.kube:ro" txn2/kubefwd services -n my-namespace --tui`
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FAQ
How does kubefwd differ from kubectl port-forward?
kubefwd can batch forward services across all namespaces, with each service assigned an independent IP, supporting automatic reconnection and real-time monitoring.
How do I get started with kubefwd?
After installation, run `sudo -E kubefwd svc -n my-namespace --tui`.
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