Created a Claude Plugin to Automate Local k8s Environment Setup
Analysis
This article describes the creation of a Claude Plugin designed to automate the setup of a local Kubernetes (k8s) environment, a common task for new team members. The goal is to simplify the process compared to manual copy-pasting from setup documentation, while avoiding the management overhead of complex setup scripts. The plugin aims to prevent accidents by ensuring the Docker and Kubernetes contexts are correctly configured for staging and production environments. The article highlights the use of configuration files like .claude/settings.local.json and mise.local.toml to manage environment variables automatically.
Key Takeaways
“The goal is to make it easier than copy-pasting from setup instructions and not require the management cost of setup scripts.”