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v1.2.0 Port Forwarding, AI Command Generator, Pod Status Matrix
Your Kubernetes Visual Playground
Explore clusters, design architectures with drag-and-drop, stream logs, port-forward services, generate kubectl commands with AI all from your browser. Zero config, just docker compose up.
Three simple steps
From zero to exploring
Get started in under two minutes. No config files, no complex setup.
Step 01
Clone & Run
Clone the repo and start with a single Docker Compose command.
Step 02
Connect Cluster
Auto-detects your local kubeconfig context no configuration needed.
Step 03
Explore Visually
Dashboard, Arena, AI Tutor, and live debugging all in your browser at localhost:3000.
See Podex in action
A clean, purpose-built interface for every Kubernetes workflow.
Everything you need
Master Kubernetes visually
Visual tools that make cluster management intuitive, interactive, and beginner-friendly.
Visual Dashboard
Real-time cluster health with gradient hero, color-coded cards, Pod Status Matrix, and a Needs-Attention panel for quick triage.
Cluster Explorer
Browse 9 resource types Pods, Deployments, Services, Nodes, ConfigMaps, Secrets, StatefulSets, DaemonSets, and Events with full YAML inspection.
Arena Playground
Drag-and-drop React Flow canvas to wire K8s blocks together. Auto-generate valid YAML manifests from your visual design.
Live Debugging
SSE log streaming and WebSocket-powered interactive terminal shells inside any container all from your browser.
AI Command Generator
Describe what you need in plain English and get a ready-to-run kubectl command. No more memorizing CLI flags.
Port Forwarding
One-click port forwarding with PID subprocess management. Forward service ports directly from your browser.
Topology View
Dynamic SVG map showing relationships between Ingress, Services, Deployments, and Pods. Drag, zoom, pan, and filter.
AI Concept Tutor & Troubleshooter
Ask 'What is a Service?' and get real-world analogies with crash-loop diagnosis. Built-in mock providers work offline, no API key needed.
Always free
Free. Open Source. Always.
No pricing tiers. No enterprise upsells. Just a tool that helps people learn Kubernetes.
100% Free & Open Source
Podex is completely free to use. No paid tiers, no feature gates just open source under a permissive license. Forever.
Runs Locally, Stays Private
No cloud dependency. Your cluster data never leaves your machine. Podex runs as a local daemon via Docker Compose.
Community-Powered
Built for learners by the community. Contributions, issues, and feedback drive every feature. Star us on GitHub and join the conversation.
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Frequently asked questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Open an issue on GitHub.
Podex is a local, visual Kubernetes cluster examiner and interactive playground. It runs in your browser via Docker Compose and connects to your local Kubernetes cluster (like Kind or Minikube). It's designed for beginners and students who find kubectl intimidating.
No Podex runs as a Docker Compose stack. You clone the repo, run 'docker compose up --build', and open http://localhost:5173 in your browser. No native installers, no .msi or .dmg files.
Yes 100% free and open source. There are no paid tiers, premium features, or subscription plans. Podex is built for the community.
Yes. Podex loads your active context from ~/.kube/config and supports any cluster authentication scheme: local certificates, OIDC tokens, username/password, and AWS IAM Authenticator. It works with Kind, Minikube, Docker Desktop K8s, EKS, GKE, AKS, and more.
Yes Podex connects to a local Kubernetes cluster. We recommend Kind (Kubernetes-in-Docker) for beginners: 'kind create cluster --name podex'. It's free and runs on your machine.
No Podex includes built-in mock AI providers that work offline without any API keys. If you want to use real LLMs (Gemini or OpenAI), you can add your API keys in the Settings panel.
Ready to explore your cluster visually?
Free, open source, and runs entirely on your machine. No data leaves your cluster. Start in minutes.