DevOps Tools

Windows OS - Tools Setup

1. Chocolatey

• Chocolatey is a package manager for Windows that simplifies software installation and management.
• Think of it as the Windows equivalent of apt or brew.
• With a single command, you can install and update thousands of applications, making it an indispensable tool for developers and IT admins.
• Install Chocolatey using the below command using Powershell (Run as Admin):

Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))

2. kubectx

• kubectx makes switching between clusters and namespaces effortless.
• It saves you from repeatedly typing long commands by providing quick context switching, improving productivity in Kubernetes-heavy environments.

Windows	choco install kubectx -y
MacOS	brew install kubectx

3. gping

• Visualize network latency like never before with gping.
• It’s a modern replacement for ping, offering a real-time graph of latency.
• This is a must-have for developers and network admins troubleshooting connectivity issues or monitoring uptime.

choco install gping -y

4. LazyDocker

• Managing Docker containers, images, and volumes from the command line can be tedious.
• lazydocker simplifies the process with an intuitive TUI (text-based user interface), providing a centralized dashboard for all your Docker management needs.

choco install lazydocker -y

5. btop

• btop is an advanced resource monitor for your system.
• It displays CPU, memory, and network stats in a sleek, modern interface.
• Whether you’re debugging performance issues or just keeping tabs on your machine, btop makes system monitoring a delight.

brew install btop

6. dive

• dive is a fantastic tool for analyzing Docker image layers.
• It helps you pinpoint unnecessary bloat, optimize images, and reduce build times.
• For developers building lightweight containers, dive is an absolute game-changer.

choco install dive -y