FAQ

What platforms does Krust support?

macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later, Apple Silicon and Intel. Windows and Linux coming April 2026.

How does Krust connect to my cluster?

Reads your existing ~/.kube/config (or KUBECONFIG env var). No agents, no cloud accounts.

Does Krust collect telemetry?

No. Krust connects only to your Kubernetes API server. Zero analytics, zero tracking.

How does Krust compare to Lens?

Krust is a native app (not Electron), using ~80 MB vs Lens's 800 MB–2 GB RAM. It starts in under 1 second vs 5–30 seconds, handles 1,500+ pods at 60 fps, collects zero telemetry, and requires no cloud account.

How does Krust compare to k9s?

Full GUI with visual inspectors vs terminal-only. Both are lightweight. Krust adds YAML diff, log aggregation, AI diagnostics, and a click-to-navigate flow.

Do I need Helm CLI installed?

No. Krust reads Helm data directly from Kubernetes secrets.

Which AI providers are supported?

Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI (GPT), Google (Gemini), Google Cloud (Vertex AI), and local Ollama. Bring your own API key.

Is Krust open source?

The core application is proprietary. We may open-source specific components in the future.

How do I report bugs or request features?

GitHub Issues at github.com/SlarOps/krust/issues.

What Kubernetes versions are supported?

Any cluster that exposes a standard Kubernetes API. Tested with K8s 1.25 through 1.31. Works with EKS, GKE, AKS, k3s, kind, minikube, and other distributions.