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Headlamp for Mac

UI for Kubernetes

Quick answer: Headlamp is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask headlamp. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 1,390 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Headlamp is

Headlamp is a DevOps tool for macOS: UI for Kubernetes.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://headlamp.dev/.

How to install Headlamp

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask headlamp.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Headlamp on Mac?

Run brew install --cask headlamp in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Headlamp open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (headlamp-k8s/headlamp), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Headlamp run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Headlamp?

It was installed 1,390 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #848 in this catalogue.

What version of Headlamp is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.46.0.