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operating-k8s-local

Operates local Kubernetes clusters with Minikube and kubectl for development and debugging.

9|2|Updated Jan 31, 2026
Search Tags:#devops#debugging#kubernetes#kubectl#local development#cluster management#minikube
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Skill: operating-k8s-local
Source: https://github.com/AbdullahMalik17/Hacathan_5/tree/main/.claude/skills/operating-k8s-local
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What problem does it solve? Setting up and debugging local Kubernetes environments involves many scattered commands across Minikube and kubectl, and misconfigurations around images, networking, and addons waste development time. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Cluster Lifecycle Management: Start, stop, and configure Minikube clusters with resource limits, drivers, addons, and multiple named profiles. - kubectl Operations Reference: Covers context switching, resource inspection, log retrieval, manifest creation, scaling, rollouts, and in-pod debugging. - Local Image Workflow: Build Docker images directly into Minikube's daemon and deploy them with the correct imagePullPolicy settings. - Use Case: A developer containerizes a FastAPI service, builds the image into Minikube, deploys it with an Ingress, and debugs a crashing pod using previous-container logs and event inspection. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to start a Minikube cluster with 8GB memory, enable the ingress addon, and deploy your local Docker image to it.

Frequently Asked Questions about operating-k8s-local

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How do I use local Docker images in Minikube?▼

Point your shell to Minikube's Docker daemon with eval $(minikube docker-env), then build images directly into the cluster. Set imagePullPolicy: Never in your pod spec so Kubernetes uses the local image instead of pulling from a registry.

How to expose a Kubernetes service locally with Minikube?▼

Use minikube service my-service --url for NodePort services, run minikube tunnel for LoadBalancer types, or use kubectl port-forward svc/my-service 8080:80. For Ingress, enable the ingress addon and map the Minikube IP in /etc/hosts.

Why is my Minikube pod crashing and how do I debug it?▼

Check kubectl describe pod for the Events section to see scheduling or probe failures, then run kubectl logs my-pod --previous to view output from the crashed container. Also verify resource usage with kubectl top pods and nodes.

Can I run multiple Kubernetes clusters with Minikube?▼

Yes, Minikube supports named profiles. Create clusters with minikube start -p my-cluster, switch between them using minikube profile my-cluster, and list all profiles with minikube profile list.

What Minikube addons are needed for local development?▼

The ingress addon is required for external HTTP access via Ingress resources, and metrics-server enables kubectl top commands. The dashboard addon provides a web UI, and storage-provisioner supports PersistentVolumeClaims.

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