How to Install Kubernetes (kubectl) on macOS?

Installing and Setting Up Kubernetes (kubectl) on macOS.

In this blog, I’ll guide you through the easiest, step-by-step way to set up kubectl on your macOS device, making sure it’s straightforward, even for beginners. Let’s dive in!

Install Kubernetes (kubectl) on macOS

Step 1: Prerequisites

• Have a Kubernetes cluster up and running.
• Use a kubectl version within one minor version of your Kubernetes cluster.
• For example, a v1.31 client should communicate with v1.30, v1.31, and v1.32 control planes. - Have access to your terminal.

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Step 2: Install kubectl on macOS

You have multiple ways to install kubectl on macOS: via Homebrew, MacPorts, or manually using curl. Here's how you can do it.

Option 1: Install with Homebrew

This is the easiest and most recommended way if you're using Homebrew, a popular package manager for macOS.

1. Open your terminal and run the following command: bash brew install kubectl or bash brew…