Kubernetes YAML Generator
Pick a Kubernetes resource kind and get a basic, correctly-structured YAML skeleton to build on.
Choose a Kubernetes resource kind and a name - this tool generates the correctly-structured apiVersion/kind/metadata skeleton to build on.
For a fuller, field-rich generator for a specific resource type, see the dedicated Deployment, Service, ConfigMap, and other generators in this category.
What Is a Kubernetes YAML Manifest?
A Kubernetes manifest is a YAML (or JSON) file describing a desired resource - it always starts with apiVersion, kind, and a metadata block, followed by a spec section specific to that resource kind.
Why Use This Tool?
Every Kubernetes resource kind uses a different apiVersion (e.g. apps/v1 for Deployments, v1 for Pods/Services, networking.k8s.io/v1 for Ingress) - getting this wrong is a common source of kubectl apply errors. This tool gets the base structure right for the kind you choose.
How to Use It
- Choose a resource kind (Deployment, Service, Pod, ConfigMap, and more).
- Enter a name and optional namespace/labels.
- Copy the generated skeleton and fill in the resource-specific spec fields.
Limitations
This generates the base apiVersion/kind/metadata structure only - for a fully-specified manifest with the right spec fields, use this category's dedicated generator for that specific resource kind.