Consul K8s CLI is a tool for quickly installing and interacting with Consul on Kubernetes.
The Consul K8s CLI allows you to manage the lifecycle of Consul without requiring the usage of `Helm`, [Consul CLI](/commands/index), and `kubectl`.
The Consul K8s CLI offers a Kubernetes native experience for managing Consul.
The Consul K8s CLI offers a Kubernetes native experience for managing Consul.
-> **Note**: For guidance on how to install the Consul K8s CLI, visit the [Installing the Consul K8s CLI](/docs/k8s/installation/install-cli) documentation.
This topic describes the subcommands and available options for using Consul K8s CLI.