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kubectl.sh

Installs the latest stable Linux kubectl binary into /usr/local/bin/kubectl.

What the Script Does​

The current script in static/kubectl.sh:

  • Detects x86_64 or aarch64
  • Reads the current stable Kubernetes release from https://dl.k8s.io/release/stable.txt
  • Downloads the matching Linux binary
  • Installs it to /usr/local/bin/kubectl

Quick Install​

curl -fsSL https://awsutils.github.io/kubectl.sh | sudo sh

Prerequisites​

  • Linux host
  • wget, curl, and install
  • Permission to write to /usr/local/bin

Verify​

kubectl version --client
kubectl help

Notes​

  • The script installs the current stable release only
  • The script does not manage kubeconfig for you
  • macOS and Windows are not handled by the current implementation

Typical Next Step​

For EKS, update your kubeconfig after install:

aws eks update-kubeconfig --name my-cluster --region us-east-1
kubectl get nodes