# About Garden has two Kubernetes plugins: * The `local-kubernetes` plugin is for local installations of Kubernetes such as Minikube or Docker for Desktop. * The `kubernetes` plugin works with any Kubernetes cluster. The following pages provide step-by-step guides for getting started with either plugin. You can skip any steps you've already completed. ## How it works Under the hood, Garden uses the Kubernetes API and kubectl to interact with your Kubernetes cluster. Typically, each developer will have their own isolated Kubernetes Namespace. Similarly, CI tests and preview environments are isolated via Namespaces, although this is all configurable. For tests and tasks, Garden spins up Pods from the respective image that execute the task. For live code synchronization, Garden uses a tool called Mutagen to sync changes to the running container. There's a lot more to the Kubernetes plugin and if you're interested in the "nitty-gritty", we're more than happy to answer questions us on our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/FrmhuUjFs6). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.garden.io/acorn-0.12/kubernetes-plugins/about.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.