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The "kubectx" command is a utility tool used in Kubernetes clusters. It stands for "Kubernetes context" and is commonly installed as a part of the kubectx and kube-ps1 toolset. Its main purpose is to switch between multiple Kubernetes clusters and their contexts quickly and easily. A context in Kubernetes represents a combination of a cluster, a user, and a namespace. Each context allows you to interact with a specific cluster, manage resources, and run commands. When you run the "kubectx" command, it lists all the available contexts or namespaces associated with your Kubernetes configuration file (kubeconfig). The kubeconfig file contains all the necessary information required to connect to and manage your Kubernetes clusters. Here's an example of how to use the "kubectx" command: $ kubectx This will display a list of available contexts, showing the cluster name, user, and namespace for each context: kubernetes-cluster-context-1 kubernetes-cluster-context-2 kubernetes-cluster-context-3 To switch to a different context, you can use the "kubectx" command followed by the context name: ``` $ kubectx kubernetes-cluster-context-2