kubectl top Command Reference

kubectl top is the fastest way to see live resource usage on a cluster. This reference collects the most useful kubectl top invocations for nodes and pods, including sorting and per-container breakdowns.

Filter the list to find the exact command, then copy it. Everything is a static reference that runs locally.

• Node usage - top node with sort options.
• Pod usage - top pod with namespace scope.
• Containers - --containers breakdown.
• Filter - quickly find a command.
• Copy / Download / Print - take commands anywhere.

1. Read the reference tables for nodes and pods.
2. Filter by keyword.
3. Copy the command you need.

Example 1 - nodes. kubectl top node --sort-by=memory.

Example 2 - pods. kubectl top pod -n prod --containers.

• Fast lookup - common top commands in one place.
• Accurate - real kubectl syntax.
• Private - runs in the browser.
• Copy, download or print - get commands where you need them.