Modern Kubernetes IDE

Visualize. Understand. Control.

The only Kubernetes IDE with GraphMap topology visualization and multi-canvas workspace. See your entire cluster architecture at a glance. Monitor multiple resources simultaneously in split views. Finally, a K8s tool built for how DevOps actually work.

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See kScratch in Action

Watch how kScratch simplifies Kubernetes management with its intuitive interface and powerful features.

How kScratch Compares

Lens is bloated. OpenLens is abandoned. K9s is terminal-only. kScratch brings what DevOps actually need: visual topology and multi-view workflows.

kScratch
Lens IDE
OpenLens
K9s
GraphMap Topology View
Multi-Canvas Workspace
GUI Interface
Terminal
Native Performance
Rust
Electron
Electron
Go
Memory Footprint
~100MB
~500MB+
~400MB+
~30MB
Multi-Context Management
Integrated Terminal
Real-time Metrics
Pro
Paid
CRD Support
No Telemetry / Opt-out
No AI Data Collection
Multi-Platform
Active Development
Free / Open Source
Freemium
Paid
Free
Free
Pricing Model
One-time
Subscription
Free
Free
Pro License Cost
$99one-time
$299/year
$0abandoned
$0CLI only
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GraphMap Topology View

Finally understand your cluster

40% of DevOps struggle to visualize what's happening at runtime. GraphMap solves this with an interactive topology graph showing real-time relationships between Nodes, Deployments, Pods, Services, and Ingress resources.

  • Visual resource dependencies at a glance
  • Color-coded status (Running, Pending, Failed)
  • CPU/Memory metrics per node
  • Click to drill down into any resource
Exclusive

Multi-Canvas Workspace

View everything at once

Stop switching tabs constantly. Display Pods, Deployments, Services, Logs, and more - all simultaneously in configurable split views. Debug faster by seeing related resources side by side.

  • 8 layout presets (Grid, Horizontal, Vertical, etc.)
  • Drag-and-drop panel arrangement
  • View different object types per canvas
  • Save custom workspace configurations

Built for Real DevOps Challenges

We listened to what DevOps engineers actually struggle with. kScratch addresses these pain points directly.

Pain Point

"I can't visualize runtime relationships"

Understanding how resources connect is difficult in text-based tools.

kScratch Solution

GraphMap shows live topology with dependencies, status colors, and metrics.

Pain Point

"Switching context between views is slow"

Tab-switching interrupts workflow and makes debugging tedious.

kScratch Solution

Multi-Canvas displays multiple resource types in parallel views.

Pain Point

"Lens uses 500MB+ of RAM"

Electron apps are resource hogs. Your machine slows down.

kScratch Solution

Rust + Tauri = ~100MB RAM, native performance, instant startup.

Pain Point

"My cluster data is sent to AI services"

Tools collect your K8s data to train AI models. Security risk.

kScratch Solution

Zero AI collection. Your data stays on your machine. Period.

Plus All the Features You Expect

Integrated Terminal

Direct pod shell access with xterm integration. Execute commands and troubleshoot without leaving the app.

Real-time Logs

Stream pod logs with syntax highlighting. Filter with advanced queries and download for offline analysis.

CRD Support

Full API discovery including Custom Resource Definitions. Works with any K8s extension.

YAML Editor

View and edit resource definitions with syntax highlighting, validation, and easy navigation.

Multi-Context

Switch between Kubernetes contexts and namespaces instantly. Manage multiple clusters from one window.

What's Coming Next

We're building the features DevOps teams actually need. No bloat, just value.

Helm Charts Browser

Browse, install and manage Helm charts directly from kScratch. No terminal needed.

Multi-Cluster Dashboard

Unified view across all your clusters. Health scores, alerts, and insights at a glance.

GraphMap Pro

Filters by namespace/labels, NetworkPolicy visualization, and resource dependency analysis.

Workspace Templates

Pre-configured layouts for debugging, monitoring, and deployment workflows.

Built With Modern Technology

kScratch leverages cutting-edge technologies for maximum performance and reliability.

TauriLightweight Desktop Framework
RustHigh-Performance Backend
SolidJSReactive UI Framework
KubernetesNative API Integration

Download & Install

Get kScratch on your preferred platform

macOS

Install via Homebrew or download DMG

brew install --cask kscratch-app/tap/kscratch

Windows

Windows installer (.exe)

Linux

AppImage and .deb packages

Ready to Get Started?

See your Kubernetes clusters like never before. GraphMap + Multi-Canvas included.