kubernetes/minikube

Document how to run minikube in China

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#5,020 opened on Aug 8, 2019

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Description

Crazy workarounds and all. Known issues:

  • gcr.io isn't available
  • kubectl can't be downloaded
  • ISO can't be downloaded

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Tech stack
godockerkubernetes
Domain
documentationdevops
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic minikube knowledgeKubernetes conceptsNetwork proxy configuration
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
This issue requires documenting workarounds for running minikube in China, specifically for gcr.io image pull, kubectl download, and minikube ISO download. The existing comments (#5020) contain many user experiences and suggestions. A new markdown file could be added to the 'docs/' directory (e.g., 'running minikube in china.md') summarizing these workarounds with step by step instructions. Ensure to reference official mirror sites like 'mirrors.aliyun.com' or 'docker cn.xyz' as noted in the comments.
Document how to run minikube in China · kubernetes/minikube#5020 | Good First Issue