Minishift

A tool that starts a virtual machine on your local computer and creates a containerized single-node cluster for Kubernetes development

⚖️ Free · Open

Features & Limitations

+	Single-node OpenShift Cluster	Runs a single-node OpenShift cluster inside a VM, allowing users to develop locally
+	Command-line Interface	Provides a CLI for managing the OpenShift cluster, simplifying operations
+	Templates	Uses templates for deploying applications, simplifying setup
+	Web Console	Offers a web console for managing the OpenShift cluster, providing a graphical interface
+	Add-ons	Supports add-ons to extend functionality, enhancing user experience
+	Persistent Storage	Allows configuration of persistent storage, ensuring data durability
+	Image Streams	Supports image streams for managing container images, streamlining deployment
+	Web Console	Offers a web console for managing the OpenShift cluster, providing a graphical interface
+	Resource Efficient	Designed to be lightweight and run on modest hardware resources, making it suitable for local development environments
+	Service Exposure	Exposes services running in the cluster, enabling access
-	Dependency on Hypervisor	Requires a hypervisor to start the virtual machine, which can be a barrier for users who do not have one installed
-	Limited Support for Apple Silicon	Does not support Apple Silicon, which can be a challenge for users with M1 MacBooks
-	Obsolete Status	Considered obsolete and is being replaced by CodeReady Containers, which may affect long-term support and updates

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08 July 2016