Gonzo Now Supports Native Kubernetes Log Ingestion!

Real-time, multi-namespace log analysis – without kubectl pipelines or tools like stern.

Kubernetes gives teams incredible flexibility, but getting clean, real-time logs across many pods, namespaces, and services has always been awkward. Engineers fall back to kubectl logs -f, loops, and stern-style wrappers – good for tailing, but not for understanding what’s happening.

With this release, Gonzo adds native Kubernetes ingestion, giving you a unified, real-time view of your cluster with all of Gonzo’s intelligent analysis layered on top.

Why Native Kubernetes Support Matters

1. No kubectl pipes, no stern, no hacks

Gonzo connects directly to your cluster using your kubeconfig.
No piping, no shell loops, no extra utilities needed.

It’s as simple as:

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true

2. See logs across all pods, namespaces, or services at once

You can stream everything:

production/nginx-abc  
staging/api-worker  
production/checkout-processor

production/nginx-abc  
staging/api-worker  
production/checkout-processor

And Gonzo automatically shows logs by namespace and pod, as well as key meta data / attributes, giving you a structured, readable view even when dozens of workloads are involved.

3. Target entire namespaces or services using label selectors

Target one or more specific namespaces like:

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true --k8s-namespace=production

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true --k8s-namespace=production

If a service uses the label app=myapp, you can stream every pod of that service with:

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true --k8s-selector="app=myapp"

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true --k8s-selector="app=myapp"

No more guessing pod names.
No more repeating flags.
If Kubernetes can match it, Gonzo can analyze it.

4. Dynamic, interactive filtering – no restart needed

Hit Ctrl+k to instantly choose which namespaces or pods you want to watch.
It updates live, right in the TUI.

Switch workloads, narrow scope, or expand it – all without stopping the stream.

5. Gonzo brings analysis, not just tailing

This is where Gonzo stands apart:

• Severity and service heatmaps
• Surfacing key patterns
• Filtering by namespace/pod for clarity
• Optional AI log insights on demand
• Beautiful, ergonomic TUI built for finding signal

Stern tails logs.
Gonzo helps you understand them.

Quick Start: Real-Time Kubernetes Log Streaming

Stream all pods across all namespaces

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true

Watch specific namespaces

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true --k8s-namespace=production

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true --k8s-namespace=production

Target a service by label

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true --k8s-selector="app=checkout"

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true --k8s-selector="app=checkout"

Combine namespace + pod/service filters

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true \
  --k8s-namespace=production \
  --k8s-selector="tier=backend"

gonzo --k8s-enabled=true \
  --k8s-namespace=production \
  --k8s-selector="tier=backend"

Interactive filtering anytime

• Ctrl+k → choose namespaces/pods
• Ctrl+f → focus on specific severity levels
• Updates instantly without restarting Gonzo

Optional: Configure K8s Mode Permanently

In ~/.config/gonzo/config.yml:

k8s:
  enabled: true
  namespaces: ["production", "staging"]
  selector: "app=myapp"

k8s:
  enabled: true
  namespaces: ["production", "staging"]
  selector: "app=myapp"

Try It for Your Cluster

Update Gonzo and start streaming:

brew upgrade gonzo
gonzo --k8s-enabled=true

brew upgrade gonzo
gonzo --k8s-enabled=true

Native Kubernetes log ingestion is available now – bringing real-time, intelligent log analysis to where K8s teams actually work.

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