# podctl

> podctl is the native Kubernetes client and kubectl alternative for Apple platforms. This Kubernetes GUI for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS replaces kubectl with a beautiful, powerful native interface. Use podctl for Kubernetes cluster management, Helm chart management, pod management, and more. It features AI-powered troubleshooting, chaos engineering, cost optimization, real-time observability, and a full developer toolbox. podctl is the best Kubernetes mobile app for iPhone and iPad, and the first Kubernetes app for Apple Vision Pro (visionOS).

podctl is a product by Olib AI (https://olib.ai). It runs natively on macOS 15+, iOS 18+, iPadOS 18+, and visionOS 2+. As the best Kubernetes GUI for macOS and the only native Kubernetes iOS app, podctl offers: on-device AI assistant for cluster troubleshooting, multi-cluster management, built-in chaos engineering with 12+ experiment types, cost estimation across AWS/GCP/Azure, full Helm chart GUI with lifecycle management, network debugging suite, and interactive terminal with SSH and port forwarding.

Status: Coming Soon to the App Store.

## Key Features

- **AI-Powered Troubleshooting**: On-device AI assistant that analyzes cluster issues, suggests fixes, and explains Kubernetes concepts in plain language
- **Multi-Cluster Command Center**: Connect unlimited clusters with cross-cluster search and unified management
- **Chaos Engineering**: 12+ experiment types including pod kill, network latency injection, CPU/memory stress testing
- **Cost Estimation & Optimization**: Real-time cost tracking across AWS, GCP, and Azure with optimization recommendations
- **Database Connectivity**: Direct connections to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch
- **Policy & Compliance**: Gatekeeper and Kyverno integration with RBAC auditing
- **Network Debugging Suite**: DNS lookup, connectivity testing, traceroute, and port scanning
- **Full Helm Lifecycle**: Install, upgrade, rollback, and test Helm releases with visual diff
- **Developer Toolbox**: HTTP request builder, API proxy, YAML/JSON editor, and code generation
- **Real-time Observability**: Live log streaming, metrics dashboards, event timelines, and Prometheus queries
- **Backup & Disaster Recovery**: Velero integration with scheduled backups and volume snapshots
- **Interactive Terminal & Shell**: Full PTY terminal, SSH tunneling, file upload/download, and port forwarding

## Supported Platforms

- macOS 15+ (Sequoia) - Primary desktop experience
- iOS 18+ - Mobile cluster management
- iPadOS 18+ - Tablet experience with Split View
- visionOS 2+ - Spatial computing for Kubernetes

## Product Information

- [Home](https://podctl.app/): Product overview with features, screenshots, and platform support
- [Support](https://podctl.app/support): Contact support and get help

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://podctl.app/privacy): Data collection and privacy practices
- [Terms of Service](https://podctl.app/terms): Terms governing use of podctl