kubernetesminikube

How to access Kubernetes API when using minkube?


What is correct way to kubernetes cluster setup using minikube through the kubernetes api ? At the moment, I can't find a port through which the kubernetes cluster can be accessed.


Solution

  • Running minikube start will automatically configure kubectl.

    You can run minikube ip to get the IP that your minikube is on. The API server runs on 8443 by default.


    Update: To access the API server directly, you'll need to use the custom SSL certs that have been generated. by minikube. The client certificate and key are typically stored at: ~/.minikube/apiserver.crt and ~/.minikube/apiserver.key. You'll have to load them into your HTTPS client when you make requests.

    If you're using curl use the --cert and the --key options to use the cert and key file. Check the docs for more details.


    Update2: The client certificate and key are typically stored at: ~/.minikube/profiles/minikube directory when you use the version >= 0.19 (more informations). You probably need to set the --insecure options to the curl client because of the self-signed certificate.