Okteto accelerates Kubernetes application development by enabling seamless remote development containers that instantly sync code changes without rebuilding or redeploying.
Develop your applications directly in your Kubernetes Cluster
Okteto is designed for developers building applications on Kubernetes clusters who want to speed up their development workflow by working directly inside development containers running in the cluster. It is ideal for teams seeking realistic, cloud-native development environments that mirror production configurations without the overhead of local dependency management or slow docker build cycles.
Okteto requires access to a Kubernetes cluster and appropriate permissions to replace deployments with development containers. It is best used with applications that support hot-reload mechanisms to fully leverage instant update capabilities. Since Okteto decouples development from deployment, it integrates well with existing CI/CD pipelines without disruption.
Install the Okteto CLI from https://www.okteto.com
Ensure you have access to a Kubernetes cluster (local or remote)
Authenticate and configure your Kubernetes context for Okteto usage
Run 'okteto version' to verify installationokteto up
Replaces your Kubernetes deployment with a development container that syncs code changes instantly