Command Line Tools
This topic describes the prerequisites required for installing Elastic GPU Service (EGS).
Required Tools
The following command-line tools must be installed on the system or workstation where EGS will be deployed. These tools enable interaction with the Kubernetes cluster and help manage the installation process.
| Tool | Description | Installation Guide | Minimum Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helm | Kubernetes package manager | Install Helm | 3.15.0 |
| kubectl | Kubernetes CLI | Install kubectl | 1.23.6 |
| kubectx and kubens | CLI tools for switching clusters and namespaces | Install kubectx & kubens | — |
jq | Command-line JSON processor | Refer to jq installation | 1.6.0 |
yq | Command-line YAML processor | Refer to yq installation | 4.44.2 |