kubernetes/minikube

allow downloading insecure, (Fetch via HTTP if HTTPS is unavailable)

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#6,692 opened on Feb 19, 2020

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Description

Hi,

minikube start should support insecure download of kubectl & co because of an horrible corporate LAN infrastructure. Is this possible?

Thanks!

logout output of minikube start

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Tech stack
go
Domain
clidevopsinfrastructure
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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1-3 hours
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
basic Gominikube architectureHTTP fundamentals
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
The issue requests an option to allow insecure downloads (HTTP) when HTTPS fails. The main code for downloading binaries is likely in the `pkg/minikube/download` directory. A potential solution would involve adding a new command line flag (e.g., ` insecure download`) that sets the HTTP client to skip TLS verification or fallback to HTTP. The implementation should consider security implications and provide appropriate warnings.
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