kubectl-ai: The AI-Powered Kubernetes Assistant for Effortless Cluster Management Introduction Managing Kubernetes clusters often involves complex commands and deep operational expertise. kubectl-ai, an open-source tool developed by Google Cloud, bridges this gap by transforming natural language prompts into executable Kubernetes commands. This guide explores its features, setup process, and real-world applications to streamline your DevOps workflow. Key Features kubectl-ai revolutionizes Kubernetes operations with three core capabilities: Multi-Model Flexibility Default integration with Google Gemini models Compatibility with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, and local LLMs (e.g., Gemma3) Support for offline execution via Ollama or llama.cpp Context-Aware Interaction Maintains conversation history for iterative tasks …