aws-cdk.asset-kubectl-v20

A Lambda Layer that contains kubectl v1.20

aws-cdk-asset-kubectl-v20 v2.1.4 1.3M downloads/30d#4,090 on PyPI★ 27

Permissive license Apache-2.0 Active released 2025-02-07

What it is and what it does

This package is a Lambda Layer that bundles kubectl v1.36.3 and Helm v4.2.3 as pre-compiled command-line tools. When added to a Lambda function, it makes these tools available at /opt/kubectl/kubectl and /opt/helm/helm without requiring compilation or installation during deployment. The package depends on jsii, publication, and typeguard and supports Python 3.8 through 3.11.

It's designed for developers who need to interact with Kubernetes clusters from Lambda functions. By packaging the tools as a layer, you avoid the overhead of building and bundling them yourself, making it practical to run kubectl or Helm commands as part of serverless automation workflows.

Use it for:

Deploy or update Kubernetes resources from Lambda functions triggered by AWS events
Automate Helm chart deployments as part of infrastructure-as-code pipelines
Run kubectl commands against Kubernetes clusters from Lambda without manual tool bundling
Build serverless automation workflows that interact with Kubernetes clusters

Worth the install?

AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying

Provides a Lambda Layer containing kubectl v1.36.3 and Helm v4.2.3 command-line tools for use in AWS Lambda functions.

Yes, if you need kubectl or Helm available in Lambda functions and the bundled versions (kubectl v1.36.3, Helm v4.2.3) match your cluster requirements. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and low install friction. Verify version compatibility with your Kubernetes infrastructure before adopting.

Install

aws-cdk-asset-kubectl-v20 on PyPI

pip

pip install aws-cdk-asset-kubectl-v20

uv

uv add aws-cdk-asset-kubectl-v20

poetry

poetry add aws-cdk-asset-kubectl-v20

Installing aws-cdk.asset-kubectl-v20

Before you install

Low install friction with three lightweight runtime dependencies. Actively maintained with last commit on 2026-08-12 and no known vulnerabilities.

License in practice

Apache-2.0 permissive license allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.

Quickstart

pip install aws-cdk.asset-kubectl-v20

from aws_cdk.asset_kubectl_v20 import KubectlV36Layer

kubectl_layer = KubectlV36Layer(self, 'KubectlLayer')
my_function.add_layers(kubectl_layer)

Requires Python 3.8 or later; the layer is only usable within AWS Lambda execution environments.

Verify before relying

Whether the bundled kubectl v1.36.3 and Helm v4.2.3 versions are compatible with your target Kubernetes clusters
Performance and cold-start impact when adding this layer to Lambda functions
Whether the /opt/kubectl and /opt/helm paths integrate with your Lambda execution environment

Package facts

License	Apache-2.0 (permissive)
Python support	supports the current Python release (~=3.8)
Install friction	low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies	3 — jsii, publication, typeguard
Maintenance	actively maintained — 553 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2026-08-12
First released	2022-09-21
Downloads	1,298,499/month — #4,090 on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-14)
Known vulnerabilities	none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14)

Evidence: aws_cdk.asset_kubectl_v20-2.1.4-py3-none-any.whl

Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI ApprovedOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: JavaScriptProgramming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Typing :: Typed