# Kubectl

[`kubectl`](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/kubectl/) is the command-line interface (CLI) for interacting with Kubernetes clusters. Use `kubectl` when you need more granular control and precision than what the DuploCloud portal provides. For further guidance on using `kubectl`, refer to the [official Kubernetes documentation](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/kubectl/).

DuploCloud users have two primary options for using `kubectl` to interact with Kubernetes clusters:

* [Download the `kubeconfig` and install `kubectl` locally](/docs/automation-platform/kubernetes-overview/kubectl/kubectl-setup.md). This setup allows full command-line access on your own machine and is ideal if you require persistent, scriptable access to Kubernetes resources.
* [DuploCloud’s in-browser solution](/docs/automation-platform/kubernetes-overview/kubectl/kubectl-shell.md), where a preconfigured shell provides immediate access to `kubectl` without any local setup. This allows you to manage Kubernetes clusters from a browser tab, making it a quick and secure alternative to local configuration.


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