Comprehensive guides and references for the OpenFrame platform
OpenFrame CLI is a modern, interactive command-line tool for managing OpenFrame Kubernetes clusters and development workflows. It provides seamless cluster lifecycle management, chart installation with ArgoCD, and developer-friendly tools for service intercepts and scaffolding.
OpenFrame CLI is part of the broader OpenFrame ecosystem - an AI-powered MSP platform that replaces expensive proprietary software with open-source alternatives enhanced by intelligent automation. The CLI serves as the entry point for developers and operators to bootstrap, manage, and develop on OpenFrame environments.
openframe bootstrapgraph TB
subgraph "CLI Commands"
Bootstrap[openframe bootstrap]
Cluster[openframe cluster]
Chart[openframe chart]
Dev[openframe dev]
end
subgraph "Core Services"
ClusterSvc[Cluster Management]
ChartSvc[Chart Installation]
DevSvc[Development Tools]
end
subgraph "External Tools"
K3D[K3D Clusters]
Helm[Helm Charts]
ArgoCD[ArgoCD Apps]
Telepresence[Service Intercepts]
end
subgraph "Target Environment"
K8s[Kubernetes]
Apps[Applications]
Services[Microservices]
end
Bootstrap --> ClusterSvc
Bootstrap --> ChartSvc
Cluster --> ClusterSvc
Chart --> ChartSvc
Dev --> DevSvc
ClusterSvc --> K3D
ChartSvc --> Helm
ChartSvc --> ArgoCD
DevSvc --> Telepresence
K3D --> K8s
Helm --> Apps
ArgoCD --> Apps
Telepresence --> Services
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Rapid Setup | Go from zero to running OpenFrame environment in minutes |
| Developer Friendly | Interactive prompts, helpful error messages, and clear documentation |
| Production Ready | Battle-tested components with enterprise-grade reliability |
| Open Source | Complete transparency, community-driven development |
| Cost Effective | Replace expensive proprietary tools with open-source alternatives |
| GitOps Native | Built-in ArgoCD integration for modern deployment practices |
openframe bootstrap to create a complete environmentopenframe dev commands for local development workflows openframe chart commandsopenframe cluster commandsThe CLI handles all the complexity of Kubernetes cluster management, chart installations, and development tool configuration, allowing you to focus on building and deploying applications.
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