Open-source Kubernetes tools for PVC access

A suite of tools for platform teams to inspect, debug, and explore PersistentVolumeClaims without disrupting running workloads.

pvc-explorer (Operator)

Kubernetes controller that manages ephemeral agent pods for browsing PVCs. Scale-to-zero, safe read-only fallback, namespace-scoped access.

Lightweight HTTP file-browser that mounts a PVC and exposes its contents over a REST API. Embedded Vue UI, read-only conflict detection.

kubectl plugin for exploring PVCs from the terminal. List, cat, cp, exec, and mount commands — no UI needed.

Docs, UI mock mode, and kind-based testing all run locally with short feedback loops.

System Topology

User Space

kubectl pvc

CLI plugin · kubeconfig

Web Dashboard

Vue UI

Auth

Control Plane

Operator

pvc-explorer

creates & manages

Data Plane

Pod

pvc-explorer-agent

mounts & serves

PVC

Kubernetes storage

pvc-explorer

Manages everything — install this first

pvc-explorer-agent

Container image deployed by the operator (no manual setup needed)

kubectl-pvc-explorer

Optional — use it if you prefer the terminal over the web UI

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