kubectl explain

SafeBuilt-in API docs

kubectl explain <resource>.<field>

Looks up any field's meaning and type offline — answer 'what is this YAML key?' instantly.

Examples

kubectl explain deploy.spec.strategyExplain update strategy

Syntax

kubectl explain <res>[.field]... [--recursive]

Before you run it

Read only.

Related commands

kubectl api-resourcesList resource kinds
kubectl applyApply manifests

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