Kubernetes RuntimeClass Cheat Sheet

Switch runtimes seamlessly

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Focus Areas

Focus
Register supported runtimes
Annotate pods explicitly

Commands & Queries

kubectl apply -f runtimeclass.yaml
Create class
kubectl get runtimeclass
List
kubectl describe pod my-pod
Confirm runtime

Summary

RuntimeClass lets you opt into specialized runtimes per workload.

💡 Pro Tip: Map Pod specs to runtime via `runtimeClassName`.
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