Implementation:Kubeflow Pipelines Kubectl Port Forward
Sources: Kubeflow Pipelines, Kubernetes. Domains: Infrastructure, User_Interface. Last Updated: 2026-02-13.
Overview
External Tool Doc for accessing the KFP UI via kubectl port-forward.
Description
kubectl port-forward maps a local port to the KFP UI service. Maps local port 8080 to the ml-pipeline-ui service port 80 in the kubeflow namespace.
| Parameter | Value | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
-n |
kubeflow |
Targets the kubeflow namespace |
| Target | svc/ml-pipeline-ui |
The KFP UI Kubernetes service |
| Port Mapping | 8080:80 |
Local port 8080 to service port 80 |
Code Reference
Source: manifests/kustomize/README.md (L25), manifests/kustomize/base/pipeline/ml-pipeline-ui-deployment.yaml (L1-94).
Command:
kubectl port-forward -n kubeflow svc/ml-pipeline-ui 8080:80
I/O Contract
- Inputs: Healthy KFP deployment (all pods in Ready state)
- Outputs: KFP UI accessible at http://localhost:8080
Usage Examples
# Start port-forward (runs in foreground)
kubectl port-forward -n kubeflow svc/ml-pipeline-ui 8080:80
# Then open http://localhost:8080 in browser
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