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OpenLens for Mac

Open source build of Lens Kubernetes IDE

Quick answer: OpenLens is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask openlens. The project is open source. It has 872 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OpenLens is

OpenLens is a developer tool for macOS: open source build of Lens Kubernetes IDE.

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://github.com/MuhammedKalkan/OpenLens/.

How to install OpenLens

  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 openlens.

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 OpenLens on Mac?

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

Is OpenLens open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: MuhammedKalkan/OpenLens.

Does OpenLens run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OpenLens?

It was installed 872 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1139 in this catalogue.

What version of OpenLens is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.5.2-366.