kubens

by Ahmet Alp Balkanv0.11.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Faster way to switch between namespaces in kubectl

Install with winget

$ winget install --id ahmetb.kubens --exact --version 0.11.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

kubens is a tool to switch between Kubernetes namespaces (and configure them for kubectl) easily.

Installers · v0.11.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x64	ZIP archive	-	Direct
arm	ZIP archive	-	Direct
arm64	ZIP archive	-	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for kubens.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install kubens on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id ahmetb.kubens --exact --version 0.11.0. winget downloads the installer from Ahmet Alp Balkan and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install kubens silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id ahmetb.kubens --exact 0.11.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall kubens via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id ahmetb.kubens --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from kubens's Apps & Features entry.

Is kubens free?

kubens is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/ahmetb/kubectx) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does kubens work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls kubens directly from the publisher.

How do I keep kubens up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id ahmetb.kubens --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of kubens from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.11.0latest
0.10.2
0.10.0
0.9.5
0.9.4