# Kubernetes Profiles

## How to use Tempest managed Kubernetes profiles

1. Add Kubeconfig via **New Kubeconfig** Dialog

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2. Click **Connect**. You'll see your PC or Mac's local terminal. However, Tempest has automaticlly setup your kubeconfig ENV, and you can directly run `kubectl` , `helm` and `k9s` , etc just like usual.

**Tip**: You can use different Kubernetes environment in different tabs

## Install Kube Command-line Tools

If you don't have these tools installed, you'll have to install them first.

1. **For macOS**: `brew install kubectl`. Assume you have `brew` installed first.
2. **For Windows**: `scoop install kubectl`. Assume you have `scoop` installed first.
3. **For Ubuntu:** <https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl-linux/>