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Minikube also comes with the Kubernetes Dashboard. To open this up in your browser, you can use the built-in `minikube dashboard` command:


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Title: Accessing the Kubernetes Dashboard in Minikube
Summary
Minikube simplifies Kubernetes management by providing a built-in Kubernetes Dashboard, a user-friendly web interface for interacting with your cluster. Instead of relying solely on command-line tools like kubectl, the dashboard offers a visual representation of your deployments, services, pods, and other Kubernetes resources, making it easier to monitor their status and manage their configurations. To launch the dashboard, Minikube provides a convenient command: `minikube dashboard`. Executing this command automatically opens the Kubernetes Dashboard in your default web browser, providing you with immediate access to a graphical overview of your cluster's state and enabling you to perform various administrative tasks through a point-and-click interface. This feature greatly enhances the accessibility and usability of Kubernetes for both beginners and experienced users, streamlining common management operations and improving overall productivity when working with Minikube.