A in Kubernetes is a group of access parameters—specifically a cluster , a user , and a namespace —that defines which cluster you are talking to and who you are acting as. Quick Command Reference List all contexts: kubectl config get-contexts Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
kubectl config get-contexts -o json
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kubectl config get-contexts
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | No contexts shown | Check $KUBECONFIG env var or ~/.kube/config exists | | Wrong active context | Use kubectl config use-context <name> | | Permission denied | Verify context's user has cluster RBAC permissions | | Context missing cluster | Validate kubeconfig syntax with kubectl config view | kubectl list contexts