Fix: Kubernetes OOMKilled
Run `kubectl top pod` to compare usage vs limit
OOMKilled means the process used more memory than its limit. Raise the limit cautiously, or profile the workload — a leak will just exhaust the new limit too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes Kubernetes OOMKilled?
OOMKilled means the process used more memory than its limit. Raise the limit cautiously, or profile the workload — a leak will just exhaust the new limit too.
How to fix Kubernetes OOMKilled?
Check actual memory usage vs limit (`kubectl top pod`). If usage is a steady creep, investigate a leak before raising limits. For spiky workloads, raise the memory limit and set a matching request.
Example fix from Kintify Fix
Input: My container keeps getting OOMKilled under load
Output: Check actual memory usage vs limit (`kubectl top pod`). If usage is a steady creep, investigate a leak before raising limits. For spiky workloads, raise the memory limit and set a matching request.
Used by developers debugging real production systems