kind — kind is a tool for running local Kubernetes clusters using Docker container nodes, primarily designed for testing Kubernetes, local development, and CI.

kind is a tool for running local Kubernetes clusters using Docker container nodes, primarily designed for testing Kubernetes, local development, and CI.

About this project

kind (Kubernetes IN Docker) allows users to run local Kubernetes clusters where each node is hosted within a Docker container. It bootstraps these nodes using kubeadm and is designed for testing Kubernetes itself, as well as for general local development and Continuous Integration (CI) workflows. Key capabilities include: - Support for multi-node and High Availability (HA) clusters. - Ability to build Kubernetes release builds from source using make/bash or Docker. - Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows. - Integration with container runtimes such as Docker, Podman, and nerdctl. - CNCF certified conformant Kubernetes installer status. The project provides a command-line interface (CLI) and Go packages for cluster creation and image building.