Features
- Auto-reconnectKube Forwarder watches for connection status and always tries reconnect on failure
- Multiple clusters supportBookmark and forward Kubernetes services from multiple clusters easily like never before
- Share bookmarksUse import and export functionality to share bookmarked services with your team or simply backup it
- Zero native dependenciesUse port-forwarding without installing kubectl and avoid explanations to developers on how to use it
Port Forwarding Advantages
- SecurityYou don't need expose services to the global network, install extra Auth reverse proxy services or use a VPN
- Works everywhereUsing reverse proxy does not work with all services and requires extra configuration from developers, when port forwarding works with almost any services out of the box
- Simple debuggingConnect to any pod with port-forwarding in the cluster and investigate the problem, without exposing your service globally