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Kubernetes · Command

kubectl top

kubectl top displays recent CPU and memory use for Kubernetes nodes and pods. It needs a working Metrics Server and is mainly useful for quick checks and autoscaling-related inspection.

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Syntax

kubectl top [node|pod] [NAME | -l label] [flags]

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  • kubectl top node
  • kubectl top pod
  • Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)
  • Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA)
  • Metrics Server

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