Creating a Kubernetes cluster using extensions
Podman Desktop provides extensions, such as Kind, MiniKube, and others to start a local Kubernetes development cluster. The following table covers the procedural sections for setting up a Kubernetes cluster:
| Extension | Procedural sections to follow |
|---|---|
| Kind | Install the Kind extension > Install the Kind CLI > Configure Podman on WSL > Create a Kind cluster |
| Minikube | Install the Minikube extension > Install the Minikube CLI > Configure Podman on WSL > Create a Minikube cluster |
| Lima | Install the Lima extention > Install the Lima CLI > Create a Lima instance for Kubernetes |
note
The Configure Podman on WSL procedure is applicable only if you have installed the Podman Desktop application on a Windows machine. For MacOS and Linux, you can skip this procedure.