Kubernetes runs a massive chunk of the internet. It keeps containers alive, auto-scales your deployments when traffic spikes, and generally makes sure everything doesn’t catch fire. But let’s be real: accessing it often feels like you need a PhD in YAML archaeology just to tail some logs.
Don’t get me wrong — Kubernetes is incredibly powerful. But powerful doesn’t mean it has to feel like you’re navigating a nuclear reactor control panel every time you need to exec into a pod.
If you’re not living in kubectl 24/7, simple stuff like checking logs, exec’ing into a container, or bumping a deployment replica count feels way heavier than it should. Onboarding new teammates? Absolute nightmare. You’re passing kubeconfigs around Slack, setting up VPN tunnels, explaining context switching, and hoping nobody accidentally nukes production while learning the ropes.
We figured there had to be a better way.
A Saner Way to Access Your Clusters
Border0 already helps teams access servers and databases without the VPN headaches. Our users loved that they could just SSO in and get secure, fully-audited access to their infrastructure. Pretty quickly, we kept hearing the same question: “This is great… but can you make Kubernetes this easy too?”
So we built the Border0 Kubernetes Web Client — a clean, powerful way to work with your clusters directly from your browser. No kubeconfigs to wrangle. No VPN to configure. No desktop apps hogging RAM. Just authenticate with your existing identity provider (Google, Okta, GitHub, Entra ID, whatever your org already uses), open the portal, and you’re in.
It’s the Kubernetes experience we always wanted: powerful enough for production workloads, but intuitive enough that you don’t need to memorize obscure kubectl flags or debug YAML indentation at midnight.
What It Actually Feels Like
Fire up the Border0 Kubernetes Web Client and your cluster comes alive in a clean, readable dashboard. Pods, deployments, services, node health — it’s all right there. Need to drop into a shell inside a pod? One click and you’re in a proper terminal. Logs? Live-tail them right in your browser with search and real-time streaming. Want to scale something? Drag the replica slider and hit apply. Even editing manifests doesn’t make you want to cry.
And because it’s Border0, you don’t have to think about VPNs, SSH tunnels, or fragile kubeconfig files that break every three weeks. You just log in like a normal human and start working.
👉 Want to see it in action? Check out the demo here and watch the Border0 Kubernetes Web Client do its thing.
Chat with Your Cluster (Yes, Really)
The Border0 Kubernetes Web Client also ships with Katy, our Kubernetes AI copilot. Katy speaks fluent Kubernetes so you don’t have to memorize every kubectl command and flag combination.
Just open the chat and ask a question. You can ask it to show you all unhealthy pods in production, check which pods are eating the most memory right now, or list services with a specific label. When you’re ready to actually do something, Katy can help with that too — scale a deployment, restart a pod, roll back to a previous version — all while respecting your existing RBAC policies and access controls.
It’s like having a really competent coworker who actually remembers Kubernetes syntax.
Use Whatever Tools You Want
If you’re already a kubectl power user, nothing changes. Keep running kubectl, k9s, Lens, or whatever toolchain you’ve memorized. Border0 doesn’t lock you into anything or break your existing workflow — you still get the same identity-based security, visibility, and audit trails regardless of how you connect.
The web client is about adding a frictionless option for when you need it. It’s perfect when you just need to quickly check something, help a teammate debug an issue, or onboard someone who isn’t deeply familiar with Kubernetes yet. Instead of juggling kubeconfigs or filing access tickets, you just send them a link and they’re good to go.
Security That Doesn’t Get in the Way
Obviously this isn’t just about making developers happy. The slickest UX in the world doesn’t matter if it blows up your security model. Border0 keeps all the identity and policy controls your team already relies on, and bakes them directly into the web client.
When someone signs in, they use the same SSO you already trust — Google, Okta, Entra ID, GitHub. No random kubeconfig files floating around in email or Slack DMs. Every action is tied to a real person, so you always know exactly who exec’d into that pod or scaled that deployment. If something goes sideways, you can replay the session and see exactly what happened.
Policy management is straightforward too. Need to give a contractor access to one namespace for a day? Done. Need to revoke someone’s access immediately? One click and they’re out. All the compliance stuff — audit logs, onboarding/offboarding, just-in-time access — just works without any extra wiring.
You get complete visibility into every Kubernetes session: who did what, when, and how.
Give It a Spin
Kubernetes doesn’t have to be intimidating. With Border0, it finally feels approachable without sacrificing power or security. Whether you’re a developer who occasionally needs to check logs, a power user who practically lives in kubectl and k9s, or a security lead who needs visibility and control, the Border0 Kubernetes Web Client gives you what you actually need.
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