mirrord
Run any process, on your machine or in an AI agent's environment, as if it were a pod in your Kubernetes cluster: real env vars, DNS, network, traffic.
- 5.4k stars
- 222 forks
- 23 open issues
- Language: Rust
- License: MIT
- updated
Install
git clone https://github.com/metalbear-co/mirrord && cp mirrord/*.md ~/.claude/agents/- Clone the repository and copy the agent .md definitions into ~/.claude/agents (or .claude/agents inside a project).
- Start a new Claude Code session to load the agents.
- Delegate work to them with the Task/Agent tool or by name.
Editor's note
mirrord is a Rust-built tool that runs a local process as though it were a pod inside a live Kubernetes cluster, routing the process's network traffic, file I/O, and environment variables through a real target pod without requiring a deployment. It supports Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI, and other AI coding agents, letting agents write and immediately test generated code against actual cluster services, real environment variables, and live queue contents within seconds. The integration is documented alongside ready-made workflow skills in the companion repository metalbear-co/skills. Beyond AI agents, developers can use mirrord through a VS Code extension, an IntelliJ plugin, or the CLI via `mirrord exec <command> --target pod/my-pod`. Technically, mirrord deploys an agent pod on the same node as the target, using Linux capabilities such as CAP_NET_ADMIN and CAP_SYS_PTRACE to mirror incoming traffic and intercept outgoing connections. Backend engineers, DevOps teams, and AI coding workflows that need real cluster context without disrupting shared environments are the primary beneficiaries.
Subagents overview
What people ask about mirrord
What is metalbear-co/mirrord?
metalbear-co/mirrord is subagents for the Claude AI ecosystem. Run any process, on your machine or in an AI agent's environment, as if it were a pod in your Kubernetes cluster: real env vars, DNS, network, traffic. It has 5.4k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-23.
How do I install mirrord?
You can install mirrord by cloning the repository (https://github.com/metalbear-co/mirrord) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is metalbear-co/mirrord safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed metalbear-co/mirrord and assigned a Trust Score of 97/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains metalbear-co/mirrord?
metalbear-co/mirrord is maintained by metalbear-co. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-23, with 23 open issues.
Are there alternatives to mirrord?
Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar subagents at /categories/agents, sorted by popularity or recent activity.