Docs Self-Managed Reference rpk Commands rpk This is documentation for Self-Managed v23.2, which is no longer supported. To view the latest available version of the docs, see v24.2. rpk The rpk commands let you configure, manage, and tune Redpanda clusters. They also let you manage topics, groups, and access control lists (ACLs). The name rpk stands for Redpanda Keeper. rpk rpk is the Redpanda CLI & toolbox. Usage rpk [command] Flags Value Type Description -h, --help - Help for rpk. -v, --verbose - Enable verbose logging (default false). Related topics Introduction to rpk Suggested reading Introducing rpk container Getting started with rpk commands Back to top × Simple online edits For simple changes, such as fixing a typo, you can edit the content directly on GitHub. Edit on GitHub Or, open an issue to let us know about something that you want us to change. Open an issue Contribution guide For extensive content updates, or if you prefer to work locally, read our contribution guide . Was this helpful? thumb_up thumb_down group Ask in the community mail Share your feedback group_add Make a contribution rpk Commands rpk options