# krew
> Find and install kubectl plugins

## Summary
Plugin manager for kubectl to discover, install, and manage Kubernetes CLI plugins

## Capabilities
- Discover kubectl plugins
- Install plugins from a curated index
- Manage installed plugins
- Update plugins

## When to Use
- When you need to extend kubectl with plugins
- When you want to discover Kubernetes CLI tools

## When NOT to Use
- When you do not use Kubernetes

## Related Tools
- [kubectx](/tools/kubectx) (complementary)
- [kubefwd](/tools/kubefwd) (complementary)
- [stern](/tools/stern) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/krew
