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How if I interact with different kubernetes clusters in different terminals sessions with out having to switch contexts all the the time?

I am testing role differences right now so I have a context for each role setup.

Terminal session Admin, I want to be able to use context Admin in one session so I can update the rules as needed.

In terminal session User, I want to be able to test that role via its context.

(Note: I am on EKS so roles map to IAM roles)

Solution

  • Well, I am an idiot.

    Natively, there is no answer in the --help output for kubectl; however, there is output for this in the man page.

    All one has to do is throw the --context flag into their command.

    However, the below-mentioned kubectx tool is what I use day to day now.