# Redpanda rpk Redpanda

> Self-managed broker lifecycle via rpk redpanda

**Subcategory:** Redpanda  
**License:** Apache-2.0  
**Source:** https://github.com/redpanda-data/skills/blob/main/skills/rpk-redpanda/SKILL.md

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## When it is useful

Self-managed broker lifecycle (rpk redpanda start/stop/tune, redpanda.yaml).

## The Catch

Self-managed only — hidden on macOS/Windows rpk builds; does not apply to Cloud. This is the $0 Community BSL path. Distinct from cloud-serverless.