# K9s

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/k9s
- **Category:** Kubernetes Management
- **Homepage:** https://k9scli.io
- **Also known as:** k9s
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26T19:29:51.222Z

## Vioscale score

**51.8 / 100**, confidence 21% (low). Computed 2026-09-01. _(updating — computed under an earlier model version or past its freshness window.)_

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 0 | 0.07844444444444446 | 0 | - |
| repo_stars | 85.6 | 0.026 | 2.2 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.07033333333333334 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 11.6 | 0.063 | 0.7 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 47 | 0.094 | 4.4 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 97.2 | 0.052 | 5.1 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 46 | 0.042 | 1.9 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-20, [verify at source](https://k9scli.io). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

> Free, open source

## About

Helps users view and manage Kubernetes clusters through a command-line interface, with real-time resource tracking and interactive management capabilities.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** CLI, macOS, Linux, Windows

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v0.51.0](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.51.0) | 2026-06-06 | stable |
| [v0.50.18](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.18) | 2026-01-11 | stable |
| [v0.50.17](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.17) | 2026-01-11 | stable |
| [v0.50.16](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.16) | 2025-10-19 | stable |
| [v0.50.15](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.15) | 2025-10-07 | stable |
| [v0.50.14](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.14) | 2025-10-07 | stable |
| [v0.50.13](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.13) | 2025-09-27 | stable |
| [v0.50.12](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.12) | 2025-09-19 | stable |
| [v0.50.11](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.11) | 2025-09-18 | stable |
| [v0.50.10](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.10) | 2025-09-17 | stable |
| [v0.50.9](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.9) | 2025-07-19 | stable |
| [v0.50.8](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.8) | 2025-07-15 | stable |
| [v0.50.7](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.7) | 2025-07-05 | stable |
| [v0.50.6](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.6) | 2025-05-12 | stable |
| [v0.50.5](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases/tag/v0.50.5) | 2025-05-08 | stable |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fderailed%2Fk9s&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://k9scli.io) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://k9scli.io) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://k9scli.io) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://k9scli.io) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 30 | [link](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/pulse) | 2026-08-26 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 34,445 | [link](https://github.com/derailed/k9s) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 4 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fderailed%2Fk9s) | 2026-08-26 | 85% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | Go | [link](https://github.com/derailed/k9s) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/derailed/k9s) | 2026-08-26 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 5 | [link](https://github.com/derailed/k9s/releases) | 2026-08-26 | 70% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.scorecard | 4.6 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/derailed/k9s) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fderailed%2Fk9s&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fderailed%2Fk9s&per_page=100) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

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*Source: Vioscale (https://www.vioscale.ai/software/k9s). Independent, evidence-based software intelligence. Cite the canonical URI.*