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kubefwd: Forward Kubernetes Services to Localhost by Name

One command, no configuration, automatic reconnection

kubefwd bulk-forwards Kubernetes services so they're accessible by their real hostnames. Your app connects to postgres:5432 and redis:6379 locally, using the same hostnames it would use inside the cluster.

Posted by Craig Johnston Sunday, January 4, 2026

kubefwd in 2026: Interactive TUI and Auto-Reconnect

The complete guide to kubefwd's new features

kubefwd now includes an interactive terminal UI, automatic reconnection that survives pod restarts and VPN drops, and a REST API for programmatic control. This guide covers all the new features.

Posted by Craig Johnston Sunday, January 4, 2026

AI-Assisted Kubernetes Development with kubefwd

Let your AI assistant manage cluster connections

kubefwd includes an MCP server that lets AI assistants like Claude Code manage Kubernetes port forwarding on your behalf. Your AI can discover cluster services, forward them as needed, and read pod logs to help debug issues.

Posted by Craig Johnston Sunday, January 4, 2026

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