OpenLens: Kubernetes management tool binary builds
Community-built Kubernetes IDE without authentication requirements.
Learn more about OpenLens
OpenLens is a Kubernetes management interface built from the open source Lens repository maintained by Mirantis. It functions as a desktop application that connects to Kubernetes clusters and provides cluster visualization and management capabilities. The project distributes pre-built binaries across multiple platforms including macOS, Linux, and Windows, with support for package managers like Homebrew, Scoop, Winget, and Chocolatey. OpenLens serves as the community-accessible version of the Lens IDE, containing the core functionality without proprietary extensions or login requirements.
No Authentication Required
Connects directly to Kubernetes clusters without login credentials or account creation. Full feature access under MIT license, avoiding EULA restrictions of commercial Lens IDE distribution.
Cryptographically Signed Binaries
Pre-built releases are signed and verified without source modifications. Maintains integrity of the open source Lens codebase while providing trusted distributions across platforms.
Native Package Manager Support
Installs through Homebrew, Chocolatey, Snap, and other native package managers with automatic updates. Users get familiar installation workflows and seamless version management on their preferred platform.
# macOS installation using Homebrew
brew install --cask openlens
# Launch OpenLens
open -a OpenLensPatches a startup bug that disabled all extensions on launch; no breaking changes or new requirements.
- –Apply this update to restore extensions that were incorrectly disabled at startup in 6.5.1.
- –Release notes do not specify the root cause or whether manual re-enabling of extensions is needed.
Patches a startup bug that disabled all extensions by default.
- –Apply this release if extensions fail to load on OpenLens startup.
- –No configuration changes or migrations required for this bug-fix release.
Patches a startup bug where extensions were always disabled; no breaking changes or new requirements noted.
- –Apply this release to restore extensions that were incorrectly disabled on every OpenLens startup.
- –Release notes do not specify configuration changes, migrations, or additional dependencies required.
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