kubectl-apply

Apply manifest

$ kubectl apply -f [manifest.yaml]

$ kubectl apply -f [manifests/]

$ kubectl apply -f [https://example.com/manifest.yaml]

$ kubectl apply -k [directory/]

$ kubectl apply -f [manifest.yaml] --dry-run=client

$ kubectl apply -f [manifest.yaml] --server-side

kubectl apply [options] -f filename

kubectl apply creates or updates Kubernetes resources. It uses declarative configuration to manage resources.
The command compares desired state with current state. It's the recommended way to manage Kubernetes resources.
kubectl apply manages resources declaratively.

-f FILE

File, directory, or URL.

Kustomization directory.

client, server, or none.

Server-side apply.

Force apply on conflicts.

Target namespace.

Display help information.

Subcommand of kubectl. Last-applied annotation used. Prefer over create for management.

kubectl apply implements declarative resource management for Kubernetes, enabling GitOps workflows.

kubectl(1), kubectl-create(1), kubectl-delete(1)