Writing kubectl plugins

• TODOs:
  • Migrate to Github Actions
  • Migrate to krew
  • Write blog
  • Feedback
  • Publish:
    • Medium

Blog structure

• Topic:
  • Writing kubectl plugins in Go
• Goals:
  • Explain how kubectl plugins work & how they can be implemented
  • Also showcase Github Actions & krew in the process
• Audience:
  • Kubernetes users interested in using kubectl plugins
  • Kubernetes users interested in writing kubectl plugins
• Structure:
  • Introduction
    • Explain context: kubectl & kubectl plugins
    • Show what kubectl plugins can do based on existing examples
    • Links to related blog posts
    • Outline structure of this blog post
  • Middle:
    • Overview
      • Picture how kubectl plugins are integrated in kubectl
      • Explanation of the kubectl plugin interface
        • Env vars / plugin in path…
    • Walkthrough concrete code example based on kubectl os
    • Building kubectl plugins with Github Actions & publishing to krew
    • Installing & using the kubectl os plugin with krew
• End:
  • Conclusion