Kftray

Overview

KFtray and KFtui were developed to address common issues with Kubernetes port forwarding, which can be unreliable and lack certain features like support for multiple port forwards and UDP services. KFtray and KFtui aim to provide a more reliable and user-friendly experience by automatically reconnecting to running pods, allowing one-click setup of multiple port forwards, and supporting various protocols.

Features

• Resilient Port Forwarding Connection: Automatically reconnects to a running pod if one fails, ensuring continuous service.
• One-Click Multiple Port Forwards: Sets up multiple port forwarding instances simultaneously with a single click.
• Independent of Kubectl: Directly interfaces with the Kubernetes API, eliminating the need for kubectl.
• Multi-Protocol Support: Supports TCP and UDP protocols for accessing internal or external servers.
• HTTP Logs Tracing: Enables/disables HTTP logs for specific configurations to save requests and responses in a local log file.
• GitHub Sync: Stores configurations on GitHub for sharing or synchronization in a GitOps style.

Summary

KFtray and KFtui are tools that enhance Kubernetes port forwarding by providing a more reliable and user-friendly experience. They address common issues with traditional port forwarding methods, such as manual reconnection after pod failures and lack of support for multiple instances and UDP services. The features of KFtray and KFtui, including automatic reconnection, one-click setup of multiple port forwards, and support for TCP and UDP protocols, make them valuable tools for Kubernetes users. These tools also offer additional capabilities like HTTP logs tracing and GitHub synchronization to further streamline workflows and enhance productivity.