kubectl-replace

replaces a resource by filename or stdin

TLDR

Replace resource from file

$ kubectl replace -f [manifest.yaml]

Force replace (delete and recreate)

$ kubectl replace --force -f [manifest.yaml]

Replace from stdin

$ cat [manifest.yaml] | kubectl replace -f -

SYNOPSIS

kubectl replace [options]

DESCRIPTION

kubectl replace replaces a resource by filename or stdin. The resource must already exist. Unlike apply, replace requires the complete resource specification. Use --force to delete and recreate.

PARAMETERS

-f, --filename file

File containing resource definition.

--force

Delete existing resource before creating.

--grace-period seconds

Grace period for deletion.

--cascade mode

Cascade deletion strategy.