Work with kubeconfig files in Cloud Code for VS Code
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kubeconfig files are Kubernetes configuration files that organize cluster
access, users, and contexts. This page shows you how to add, delete and switch
between different kubeconfigs in Cloud Code.
By default, the Cloud Code plugin uses the default kubeconfig file (located
under the $HOME/.kube directory) for retrieving Kubernetes resources and
running commands. However, additional kubeconfig files may be configured.
Add additional kubeconfig files
To add additional kubeconfig files:
Open the command palette (press Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+P or click
View > Command Palette), and then run
Cloud Code: Switch kubeconfig.
Click + Load kubeconfig, and then navigate to the location of the
kubeconfig file you want to add.
Select the kubeconfig file you want to add, and then click
Add KubeConfig Path.
Provide a name for the new kubeconfig when prompted.
Press Enter to confirm.
Remove kubeconfig files
To remove kubeconfig files:
Open the command palette (press Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+P or click
View > Command Palette), and then run
Cloud Code: Remove KubeConfig from Kubernetes Explorer.
Select the checkbox next to the kubeconfig you want to remove, and then
click Ok.
Switch kubeconfigs
You can switch kubeconfigs using the Command palette. To switch kubeconfigs:
Open the Command palette, and then run Cloud Code: Switch KubeConfig.
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