About kubectl-gardenlogin
kubectl credential plugin for shoot cluster admin authentication
kubectl-gardenlogin 0.10.0
kubectl credential plugin for shoot cluster admin authentication
What's new in 0.10.0
[github.com/gardener/gardenlogin:v0.10.0]
📖 Documentation
- [USER] Describe installation using winget instead of chocolatey by @mbs-c [#343]
Technical details
| Publisher | SAP SE |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.10.0 |
| Release date | 2026-05-19 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Gardener.gardenlogin |
Install kubectl-gardenlogin from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Gardener.gardenlogin -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Gardener.gardenlogin -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Gardener.gardenlogin -e
kubectl-gardenlogin adds this command to the command line: kubectl-gardenlogin.
kubectl-gardenlogin version history
0.9.0 Mar 23, 2026
no release-notes available
0.8.0 Dec 17, 2025
[github.com/gardener/gardenlogin:v0.8.0]
✨ New Features
- [USER] Added sanity checks for client cert/key PEM data by @petersutter [#300]
- [USER] Added sanity checks for server URL, shoot name, namespace, and garden cluster identity by @petersutter [#301]
🐛 Bug Fixes
- [DEVELOPER] Fixed an issue where the -dev suffix was included in the gitVersion output of version v0.7.0. by @petersutter [#244]
0.7.1 Aug 21, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is kubectl-gardenlogin free?
Yes. kubectl-gardenlogin is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.
What is the latest version of kubectl-gardenlogin?
The latest version is 0.10.0, released on May 19, 2026.
Is it safe to download kubectl-gardenlogin?
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 8977cd7f21ae85c8588b33c3196b3e59a3086432656cb5f4d87e5c0002002ac5.
Which Windows versions does kubectl-gardenlogin support?
kubectl-gardenlogin runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall kubectl-gardenlogin?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find kubectl-gardenlogin and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Gardener.gardenlogin -e.
Is there a portable version of kubectl-gardenlogin?
Yes. kubectl-gardenlogin is available as a portable program (gardenlogin_windows_amd64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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