About kontext
Kontext is a single binary application, that takes yet another approach on kubeconfig management.
kontext 2.0.0
Declarative kubeconfig management within a single binary.
- By Orbatschow
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Jan 10, 2026
What's new in 2.0.0
Changelog
- 47335f07415eca220181e1628f988627d4b633f9 Merge pull request #34 from orbatschow/feature/command-descriptions
- ec01c9c38870bf890b96941869a41e8d69615863 Merge pull request #35 from orbatschow/feature/slog
- 9fc06fcf18df645588d7161714891c02e1d879f8 Merge pull request #36 from orbatschow/feature/lint
- b472cf0d58a1ff96d84161151a90bdc3b777270c Merge pull request #37 from orbatschow/fix/tests
- c5f0da53d81ffa1293e18e251368a1e407ec36f5 WIP: command line completions
- ad055970bdb4ff0af31968ae68fa7f65e5de306b feat!: merge pull request #33 from orbatschow/feature/shell-completion
- 1824276d8c67ef31f61700e299d58fbe913244f7 feat!: refactor configuration file, this includes a breaking change for renaming keys
- 8a60f28303c93d002ad268d55f8ce2d7311385c6 feat: add validation to config file
- d25db2b1d0b0c2c8fa8597dddb123ad0c8efe16f feat: implement autocomplete
- f18b8fdd3af89ea987f3988dfd6aaeda38929513 feat: merge
- 3001d54a6b65385df55bf04220104a9d8f21089f feat: remove backup function, it doesn't make a lot of sense
- 319d78881df86a1d2042445b4a1649de422a0d5e feat: remove outdated linter
- 40de46dba775f04923cded62babf691b7d6b4212 feat: rework descriptions, fix build
- 18d28957759fccb8cb87e2ac308354d112c61175 feat: update gitignore
- 4ace157a195a21bc722849ead1a5cafc1a8e4773 feat: upgrade to golang 1.25.0
- a9e344ae54dbdea658a84ac25b157ee437bba920 feat: use slog
- f7b81ddacfdb3dbc8ccd041b2d179ede50f99849 feat: use slog
- ffd3f2a44e0810eafa5a58b24ebed9eaf2c74073 fix: outdated linters and linting issues
- 2929070d3e3552b809fe549272471152f244c67f fix: tests
Technical details
| Publisher | Orbatschow |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Release date | 2026-01-10 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | orbatschow.kontext |
Install kontext from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=orbatschow.kontext -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=orbatschow.kontext -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=orbatschow.kontext -e
kontext adds this command to the command line: kontext.
kontext version history
1.6.0 Apr 23, 2023
1.4.0 Apr 23, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Is kontext free?
Yes. kontext is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.
What is the latest version of kontext?
The latest version is 2.0.0, released on Jan 10, 2026.
Is it safe to download kontext?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 7c84e9627b0a79db7224dd1dc763ad0c3370dc390294123125ce1f4c03cafd90.
Which Windows versions does kontext support?
kontext runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall kontext?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find kontext and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=orbatschow.kontext -e.
Is there a portable version of kontext?
Yes. kontext is available as a portable ZIP archive (kontext_Windows_x86_64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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