Intent-based stack
CLI stack for review Terraform.
kubectl is a strong fit for infra. Official and script-friendly. Use this page as a permalink for humans, agents, and runbooks.
Primary recommendation
kubectl60.5K homebrew installs (30d) · Agent readiness: Great for agents (75/100)
kubectl fits infra well, especially for kubernetes, cluster debugging, and deployments from the terminal.
It is the official CLI from Kubernetes.
Good for scripts and agents.
Install
brew install kubectlVerify
kubectl config current-contextRecommended stack
Alternatives
Helm
Choose this if you care more about helm charts, kubernetes releases, and templates from the terminal.
Terraform
Choose this if you care more about infrastructure as code, plans, and provisioning from the terminal.
Docker CLI
Choose this if you care more about containers, images, and compose workflows from the terminal.
k9s
Choose this if you care more about kubernetes navigation, logs, and pod inspection from the terminal.
stern
Choose this for a lower-risk place to start.
Trivy
Choose this for a lower-risk place to start.