aks-desktop ☆

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Description:
Azure Kubernetes Service desktop application

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.1.0-alpha@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: kubernetes azure aks devops containerization

Install: brew install --cask aks-desktop

About:
AKS Desktop is a graphical user interface application designed to simplify the management of Azure Kubernetes Service clusters directly from your desktop. It provides an intuitive visual layer over complex Kubernetes operations, allowing developers to view cluster status, manage resources, and interact with workloads without relying solely on command-line tools. This tool aims to streamline the local development and monitoring workflow for Azure cloud-native applications.

Key Features:

Visual cluster explorer for navigating AKS resources
Streamlined authentication and connection to Azure accounts
Real-time monitoring of pod and node status
Simplified deployment and configuration management

Use Cases:

Managing and monitoring AKS clusters for local development
Visualizing complex Kubernetes resource relationships
Troubleshooting pod issues without deep CLI knowledge

Alternatives:

Lens – Lens is a generic Kubernetes IDE that supports any cluster, whereas AKS Desktop is specifically optimized for the Azure ecosystem.
Azure CLI – The CLI offers scriptable power for automation, while AKS Desktop provides a visual, interactive experience for manual management.

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