clusterctl Kubernetes SIGs

clusterctl is a command-line interface (CLI) tool designed to manage the lifecycle of a Cluster API management cluster. It simplifies provisioning, upgrading, and operating multiple Kubernetes clusters by providing declarative APIs and consistent automation across various infrastructure environments.

Key Features:

• Manages cluster creation, scaling, upgrades, and destruction using Kubernetes-style APIs.
• Integrates with a wide range of infrastructure providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, vSphere) to deploy clusters consistently.
• Supports multiple bootstrap providers, including kubeadm as the default.
• Enables platform operators to automate cluster lifecycle management across diverse environments.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for platform operators tasked with managing Kubernetes clusters at scale. It streamlines operations by reducing manual effort and ensuring repeatable deployments, allowing operators to focus on higher-value tasks while maintaining consistent cluster configurations and scalability.

clusterctl can be installed via winget, making it easy to integrate into existing workflows.