ctlptl

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  "github_readme_excerpt": "# ctlptl\n\n[![Build Status](https://circleci.com/gh/tilt-dev/ctlptl/tree/main.svg?style=shield)](https://circleci.com/gh/tilt-dev/ctlptl)\n[![GoDoc](https://godoc.org/github.com/tilt-dev/ctlptl?status.svg)](https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/tilt-dev/ctlptl)\n\nWant to mess around with Kubernetes, but don\u0027t want to spend an ocean on\nhardware?\n\nMaybe you need a `ctlptl`.\n\n## What is ctlptl?\n\n`ctlptl` (pronounced \"cattle patrol\") is a CLI for declaratively setting up\nlocal Kubernetes clusters.\n\nInspired by `kubectl` and\n[ClusterAPI\u0027s](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/cluster-api) `clusterctl`, you\ndeclare your local cluster with YAML and use `ctlptl` to set it up.\n\n## How do I install it?\n\nInstall your cluster of choice: [Docker for\nDesktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop),\n[Kind](https://kind.sigs.k8s.io/), \n[k3d](https://k3d.io/) or\n[Minikube](https://minikube.sigs.k8s.io/). Then run:\n\n### Homebrew (Mac/Linux)\n\n```\nbrew install tilt-dev/tap/ctlptl\n```\n\n### Scoop (Windows)\n\n```\nscoop bucket add tilt-dev https://github.com/tilt-dev/scoop-bucket\nscoop install ctlptl\n```\n\n### Go install\n\n```\ngo install github.com/tilt-dev/ctlptl/cmd/ctlptl@latest\n```\n\n### Alternative Options\n\nIf automatic installers aren\u0027t your cup of tea, check out the [installation\nappendix](INSTALL.md) for more options.\n\n## How do I use it?\n\n`ctlptl` supports 4 major commands:\n\n- `ctlptl get` - see all running clusters\n- `ctlptl create cluster [product]` - create a cluster and make it the current `kubectl` context\n- `ctlptl apply -f cluster.yaml` - ensure a cluster exists, or create one\n- `ctlptl delete -f cluster.yaml` - delete a cluster and its state\n\n### Examples\n\n#### Docker for Mac: Enable Kubernetes and set 4 CPU\n\nCreate:\n\n```\nctlptl docker-desktop open\nctlptl create cluster docker-desktop --min-cpus=4\n```\n\nor ensure exists:\n\n```\ncat \u003c\u003cEOF | ctlptl apply -f -\napiVersion: ctlptl.dev/v1alpha1\nkind: Cluster\nproduct: docker-desktop\nminCPUs: 4\nEOF\n```\n\n#### Docker for Mac: Reset and shutdow",
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  "one_liner": "Go CLI for declaratively creating and managing local Kubernetes clusters with Kind, k3d, Minikube, or Docker Desktop.",
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  "why_use_this": "Simplifies local Kubernetes development by letting you define clusters in YAML and manage them like infrastructure-as-code, similar to kubectl patterns. Pairs naturally with Tilt for live-reload development workflows. Saves time vs. manual cluster setup for testing, learning, or local development."
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