kubernetes-integration

name	kubernetes-integration
description	Integrate Go CLIs with Kubernetes using client-go. Automatic config detection works on laptops, CI runners, and cluster pods with minimal RBAC setup.

Kubernetes Integration

When to Use This Skill

A well-designed Kubernetes CLI works seamlessly both on developer laptops and inside cluster pods. This section covers:

• Client Configuration - Automatic config detection for all environments
• RBAC Setup - Service accounts and permissions
• Common Operations - List, patch, and restart resources

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Implementation

See examples.md for detailed code examples.

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Key Principles

Practice	Description
Use contexts everywhere	Pass context.Context to all Kubernetes operations
Handle cancellation	Respect context cancellation for clean shutdowns
Wrap errors with context	Include resource type and name in error messages
Default to current namespace	Match kubectl behavior for namespace resolution
Support both configs	Always handle in-cluster and out-of-cluster scenarios
Minimal RBAC	Request only the permissions your CLI needs

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Build clients that work everywhere: laptop, CI runner, or pod.

Examples

See examples.md for code examples.

References

• Source Documentation
• AEL Build