kpt is a package-centric toolchain that enables a WYSIWYG configuration authoring, automation, and delivery experience, which simplifies managing Kubernetes platforms and KRM-driven infrastructure at scale by manipulating declarative Configuration as Data.

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Get started by [installing]({{% relref "installation/kpt-cli.md" %}}) kpt.
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Read [The kpt Book]({{% relref "book" %}}).
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If your question is not a [FAQ]({{% relref "faq" %}}), please reach out!
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kpt is an open source project and anyone can contribute
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For users#

To get familiar with kpt, the best way to start is with the first 4 chapters of the kpt [Book]({{% relref "book" %}}).
Furthermore it is useful to check the [references]({{% relref "reference" %}}) and the catalog of selected krm functions.

Use our public Dosu space to ask anything about kpt.

For admins#

Start with the [installation]({{% relref "installation" %}}) and with the kpt [Book]({{% relref "book" %}}).

For developers#

To develop krm functions, the best to start with [Chapter 5]({{% relref "book/05-developing-functions" %}}) of the kpt Book.

For contributors#

kpt is developed in the kptdev organisation of GitHub.

Issues#

Issues can be reported to the kpt repo related to any repos in the kpt
organisation.

Pull Requests#

We are happy to get Pull Requests. Send them!

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Communication#

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Join us in the #kpt channel in the Kubernetes Slack!

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Join the discussions in the kptdev/kpt repo.

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Participate in our community meetings

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kpt is a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Sandbox Project!

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