mirrord

Project Overview

mirrord runs your local process inside a live Kubernetes cluster. It works the same way for developers and AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Copilot, Windsurf): your code runs locally, but mirrord routes its traffic, files, and environment variables through a target pod in the cluster.

Key Features

• Connect local processes to Kubernetes with real env vars, service responses, and queue contents
• VS Code extension, IntelliJ plugin, and CLI tool
• Get deployment-level feedback in seconds without deploying
• Doesn't disrupt the cluster for anyone else
• AI coding agent integration

Target Audience

• Kubernetes developers
• Teams using AI coding agents
• Engineers who need local development consistent with cluster environments

Quick Start

1. VS Code: install mirrord extension from Marketplace
2. IntelliJ: install plugin from JetBrains Marketplace
3. CLI: see installation docs
4. Click "Enable mirrord" or the mirrord icon
5. Choose a pod to impersonate and start debugging

Core Advantages

• Get deployment feedback in seconds without actual deployment
• Real cluster environment reduces environment discrepancies
• Adopted by companies like Monday.com and SurveyMonkey
• Open-source and free

System Requirements

• OS: Cross-platform (macOS, Linux, Windows)
• Architectures: x86_64, arm64
• Additional Dependencies: kubectl, Kubernetes cluster access

Notes

• Uses your machine's default kubeconfig for Kubernetes API access
• Supports AI coding agent integration