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KSail

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SDK for creating, managing, and operating Kubernetes clusters and workloads with ease.

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Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

OCI package ghcr.io/devantler-tech/ksail:v7.206.24
Claude Code 
claude mcp add ksail -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/devantler-tech/ksail:v7.206.24
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ksail": {
            "command": "docker",
            "args": [
                "run",
                "-i",
                "--rm",
                "ghcr.io/devantler-tech/ksail:v7.206.24"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. 🛥️🐳 KSail
  2. What you get
  3. Quick install
  4. Quick start
  5. Community & support
  6. License

🛥️🐳 KSail

KSail brings Kubernetes cluster setup, application deployment and everyday operations into one tool. Create local clusters with Docker, or work with supported cloud providers and existing Kubernetes clusters. Use it from your terminal, VS Code or an AI assistant.

📖 Documentation · Quickstart · Support

What you get

TaskIncluded tools and capabilities
Create clustersKind, K3d, Talos, vCluster, KWOK, EKS, GKE and AKS
Deploy applicationskubectl, Helm, Kustomize, Flux and ArgoCD
Protect configurationEncrypt secrets with SOPS and Age; validate manifests with Kubeconform
Operate clustersK9s, backup and restore, multi-tenancy
Work with AIChat assistant, MCP server and VS Code extension

See features and the support matrix for supported platforms and combinations. KWOK simulates clusters; it does not run applications. Cloud providers need their own setup and incur charges.

Quick install

On Linux or an Apple Silicon Mac, with curl, tar and sha256sum or shasum available:

curl -fsSL https://github.com/devantler-tech/ksail/releases/latest/download/install.sh | sh

The installer verifies the download and prints where it installed KSail. Follow its PATH instruction if needed. Prefer Homebrew or a Windows download? See installation options.

Quick start

Create a project in a new directory:

mkdir my-app
cd my-app
ksail project init --name my-app --distribution Vanilla --provider Docker

This creates your project files without needing Docker or a cloud account. With Docker Engine or Docker Desktop running, start and explore a local cluster:

ksail cluster create
ksail cluster connect

This creates a local Kubernetes cluster and opens K9s to explore it. Enter :quit to leave K9s. When finished, delete the trial cluster and its applications:

ksail cluster delete --name my-app --provider Docker

Review the cluster name and confirm deletion when prompted. Project files remain for reuse.

Continue with the quickstart guide to deploy an application. The reader reference covers local setup details, cloud providers and optional AI assistant plugins.

Community & support

License

KSail is source-available under PolyForm Shield 1.0.0, with use, redistribution and noncompetition terms. See the licensing guide and full license before reusing it.

Frequently asked questions

What is KSail?

SDK for creating, managing, and operating Kubernetes clusters and workloads with ease.

How do I install KSail?

It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add ksail -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/devantler-tech/ksail:v7.206.24. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does KSail need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is KSail open source?

Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.

Who maintains KSail?

It is published by devantler-tech. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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