Cluster manager
The Kube9 cluster tree is the primary navigation surface for multi-cluster Kubernetes work in VS Code.
Open the tree
- Click the Kube9 icon in the Activity Bar.
- Expand Clusters to see contexts from your kubeconfig.
- Expand a cluster, then namespaces and resource categories (workloads, networking, storage, Argo CD Applications when detected, and more).
Common actions
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Switch context | Click a cluster/context entry or use kubectl context commands |
| View resource details | Click a resource or use Describe from the context menu |
| View pod logs | Right-click a Pod → View Logs |
| Port forward | Context menu on Pods or Services where supported |
| Argo CD | Expand Argo CD Applications when Argo CD is installed |
| Operator views | Assessment and health entries appear when kube9-operator status is readable |
Multi-cluster
Kube9 reads standard kubeconfig files (default ~/.kube/config). Multiple files and contexts are supported; the tree reflects whatever contexts kubectl can list with your current configuration.
Privacy
The tree is built from local kubeconfig and live API calls. Cluster names and resource metadata are not sent to Alto9 for routine navigation.