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kubectl config use-context — Run with timestamp

Print a timestamp immediately before running the command. Base task: Switch the active Kubernetes context.

Copy-ready commandkubectl config use-context — Run with timestamp
date --iso-8601=seconds; kubectl config use-context production

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl
Permissions
Container or cluster permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Run with timestamp

Print a timestamp immediately before running the command.

date --iso-8601=seconds; kubectl config use-context production

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.