Minikube is a popular tool for setting up local Kubernetes clusters on Windows, Linux, or Mac environments. It provides a standalone solution with many features useful for managing a local Kubernetes cluster. Minikube can be installed using the Windows Package Manager, and it requires a third-party hypervisor like VirtualBox to deploy a Kubernetes cluster. After installation, users can spin up a single-node Kubernetes cluster using the `minikube start` command, specifying custom options such as resource usage and network connectivity. Users can also create multi-node clusters by adding more nodes to the existing cluster. Minikube provides an option to mount host directories to the Kubernetes cluster, allowing users to access files on the host machine within the container. With its ease of use and customization capabilities, Minikube simplifies local Kubernetes configurations and enables developers to easily test and deploy containerized applications in Kubernetes.