kwok

by Kubernetes SIGsv0.8.0

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

A toolkit that enables setting up a cluster of thousands of Nodes in seconds.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Kubernetes.kwok --exact --version 0.8.0

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

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About

KWOK is a toolkit that enables setting up a cluster of thousands of Nodes in seconds. Under the scene, all Nodes are simulated to behave like real ones, so the overall approach employs a pretty low resource footprint that you can easily play around on your laptop.

Installers · v0.8.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		Direct
arm64	Portable	-		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 kwok.

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 kwok on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Kubernetes.kwok --exact --version 0.8.0. winget downloads the installer from Kubernetes SIGs and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install kwok silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Kubernetes.kwok --exact 0.8.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall kwok via winget?

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

Is kwok free?

kwok is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://kwok.sigs.k8s.io/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does kwok 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 kwok directly from the publisher.

How do I keep kwok up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Kubernetes.kwok --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 6 versions of kwok from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.8.0latest
0.7.0
0.6.1
0.5.2
0.5.1
0.4.0