kyverno/documentation/installation.md

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# Installation

To install Kyverno in your cluster run:

  `kubectl create -f https://github.com/nirmata/kyverno/raw/master/definitions/install.yaml`

To check if the Kyverno controller is running use:

  `kubectl get pods -n kyverno`

If the Kyverno controller doesn't start, you can check its status and logs for errors:

  `kubectl describe pod <kyverno-pod-name> -n kyverno`

  `kubectl logs <kyverno-pod-name> -n kyverno`

# Installing in a Development Environment

To run Kyverno in a development environment see: https://github.com/nirmata/kyverno/wiki/Building

# Try Kyverno without a Kubernetes cluster

To write and test policies without installing Kyverno in a Kubernetes cluster you can try the [Kyverno CLI](documentation/testing-policies-cli.md).


<small>*Read Next >> [Writing Policies](/documentation/writing-policies.md)*</small>