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kubectl describe

kubectl describe prints detailed information about one or more Kubernetes resources. It can also show related items, such as events and controllers.

Last updated 2 November 2026

Syntax

kubectl describe (-f FILENAME | TYPE [NAME_PREFIX | -l label] | TYPE/NAME)

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kubectl get
kubectl events
kubectl api-resources
kubectl explain

Source: kubectl describe | Kubernetes. Checked 2026-11-03.