Kubefwd
UntestedKubernetes bulk port forwarding with service discovery, /etc/hosts management, traffic monitoring, and pod log streaming
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Check the GitHub repository for setup instructionsSafety Report
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Uses existing kubectl configuration and kubeconfig for cluster authentication. Requires root/sudo for network interface and /etc/hosts modifications.
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Local CLI tool with MCP integration. CORS not applicable.
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No rate limiting needed; operates locally against Kubernetes cluster.
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No known CVEs. Strong supply chain security posture with SLSA 3 compliance.
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Achieves SLSA Level 3 supply chain security. Maintains OpenSSF Scorecard certification and OpenSSF Best Practices badge.
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No dangerous code patterns detected
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Apache License 2.0.
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Open source on GitHub (txn2/kubefwd). Apache 2.0 licensed.
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Actively maintained. Available via Homebrew, winget, scoop, and Linux package managers. Regular releases.
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Tools Provided (28)
list_k8s_namespaces Query and list available Kubernetes namespaces in the current cluster context.
list_k8s_services List Kubernetes services available in a namespace.
list_contexts List available kubectl contexts from kubeconfig.
add_namespace Start forwarding all services in a Kubernetes namespace to localhost.
remove_namespace Stop forwarding all services in a previously added namespace.
add_service Forward a specific Kubernetes service to a local port.
remove_service Stop forwarding a specific Kubernetes service.
list_services List all services currently being port-forwarded by kubefwd.
get_service Get details about a specific forwarded service including its local hostname and port.
find_services Search for Kubernetes services matching a name or label pattern.
get_connection_info Retrieve connection details for a forwarded service.
list_hostnames List all local hostname mappings created by kubefwd in /etc/hosts.
list_pods List pods associated with a service or namespace.
get_pod Get detailed information about a specific pod.
get_pod_logs Stream or retrieve logs from a specific pod.
get_events Retrieve Kubernetes cluster events for diagnostics.
get_endpoints Get endpoint information for a Kubernetes service.
get_health Check the health status of kubefwd and its active forwards.
get_quick_status Get a quick summary of kubefwd status and active connections.
get_metrics Retrieve performance metrics for active port forwards.
get_analysis Analyze kubefwd state and provide diagnostic recommendations.
diagnose_errors Identify and explain errors in active service forwards.
get_http_traffic Monitor HTTP traffic passing through forwarded services.
get_history Retrieve history of forwarding actions and connection events.
get_logs Retrieve kubefwd application logs for troubleshooting.
reconnect_service Reconnect a dropped or errored service forward.
reconnect_all_errors Attempt to reconnect all services currently in an error state.
sync_service Sync a service forward with the latest Kubernetes state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kubefwd?
Kubernetes bulk port forwarding with service discovery, /etc/hosts management, traffic monitoring, and pod log streaming
What tools does Kubefwd provide?
Kubefwd provides 28 tools including list_k8s_namespaces, list_k8s_services, list_contexts, add_namespace. Each tool can be called by AI agents to perform specific operations.
Is Kubefwd safe to use?
Kubefwd has not yet been security scanned. We recommend reviewing the source code and safety report before use.
What are alternatives to Kubefwd?
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