# minikube > Tool to run Kubernetes locally. > More information: . - Start the cluster: `minikube start` - Get the IP address of the cluster: `minikube ip` - Access a service named my_service exposed via a node port and get the URL: `minikube service {{my_service}} --url` - Open the Kubernetes dashboard in a browser: `minikube dashboard` - Stop the running cluster: `minikube stop` - Delete the cluster: `minikube delete` - Connect to LoadBalancer services: `minikube tunnel`