Pod Browser
Inspect pods without ever touching kubectl. Browse all your pods across namespaces, view real-time logs, navigate inside containers, and read configuration files safely and read-only.
What It Does
The Pod Browser is the absolute minimum you need to inspect and debug your pods:
Browse all pods across namespaces
View real-time pod logs with copy/download
Get full kubectl describe pod output
Navigate inside pods (file browser)
Read configuration files safely
Read-only access - no risk of breaking anything
that's it!
Key Features
Logs
View last N lines of logs, scroll through history, and download logs for offline analysis. Perfect for debugging application issues.
Describe
Full pod details including events, containers, restarts, and configuration. Equivalent to kubectl describe pod but in a beautiful UI.
File Browser
Navigate directories inside pods, view file structure, and read files directly from the UI without SSH access.
File Reader
Read config files, application logs, and any file in the pod. Supports common formats like YAML, JSON, XML, and text files.
Multi-Namespace
Switch between namespaces easily with a dropdown. Work across development, staging, and production environments seamlessly.
Technical Details
Safe kubectl Commands
Executes safe kubectl commands (logs, describe, exec) wrapped with security verification to prevent unauthorized operations.
Path Sanitization
All file paths are sanitized and validated before execution, preventing directory traversal and command injection attacks.
Encrypted Kubeconfig Storage
Kubeconfigs are encrypted using Fernet (AES-128 + HMAC) at rest. Only decrypted when needed for cluster connections.
Session-Based Authentication
Secure HttpOnly session cookies with 24-hour expiration and bcrypt password hashing for user authentication.
Why Users Love It
No SSH into pods required - Debug from anywhere with just a browser
Debug config files instantly - Read YAML, JSON, and text files directly
Check logs from any device - Download logs for offline analysis
Configuration Details
To make things even easier, Pod Browser automatically lists pods from all namespaces you have access to. You can filter by namespace, search for specific pods, and access logs, descriptions, and files with a single click.
So you don't need to do anything more to start inspecting your pods right now, however take your time reading information below to get a deeper understanding about how these concepts work.