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A command-line tool that helps you ship changes to a Kubernetes namespace and understand the result

Ruby ◇ deploy-tool MIT
★1.4KSTARS
⑂117FORKS
!72ISSUES
🏆#3,203GLOBAL RANK
🔥7DAYS TRENDING
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krane gained 35 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.4K. It is about 10 years old and has averaged roughly 142 stars a year. It ranks #174 among Ruby repositories and #3,203 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

krane is an open-source project written in Ruby: A command-line tool that helps you ship changes to a Kubernetes namespace and understand the result.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in deploy-tool, kubernetes. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/Shopify/krane.git
cd krane

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

krane coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Command-Line Automation

Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.

CI/CD Workflow Integration

Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.

Developer Environment Setup

Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.

Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration

Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install krane using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/Shopify/krane.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for krane.

3

Import krane into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `krane --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1,419 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in Ruby for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Ruby and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

Shopify/krane is currently ranked #3,203 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does krane do? +

A command-line tool that helps you ship changes to a Kubernetes namespace and understand the result

What language is krane written in? +

The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: deploy-tool, kubernetes.

Is krane actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 72 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does krane have? +

krane has 1,419 stars and 117 forks on GitHub.

How does krane rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1,419 stars, Shopify/krane is ranked #3,203 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #174 among Ruby projects.

What license is krane distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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