freelens ☆
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Description:
Kubernetes IDE
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.8.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: kubernetes ide devops container cluster-management
Install: brew install --cask freelens
About:
Freelens is an open-source, cross-platform Kubernetes IDE built on Electron. It provides a comprehensive GUI for managing clusters, workloads, and resources with a focus on performance and extensibility. The tool aims to offer a robust alternative to other Kubernetes managers with a clean UI and powerful features.
Key Features:
  • Multi-cluster management with context switching
  • Resource visualization and YAML editor
  • Extensible with plugins
  • Helm chart management
  • Built-in terminal for pod access
Use Cases:
  • Daily management of Kubernetes clusters for DevOps engineers
  • Visualizing complex microservices architectures
  • Debugging application issues in development environments
Alternatives:
  • Lens – Freelens is a community-driven fork of Lens, offering similar core functionality with a focus on open-source governance and different release priorities.
  • k9s – k9s is a terminal-based UI, whereas Freelens provides a graphical user interface suitable for users who prefer mouse-driven interactions.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 13, 2026 7:10pm 1.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 608889a6
Dec 29, 2025 7:21pm 1.8.0 0 VERSION_BUMP d6ea86a4
Aug 18, 2025 1:13pm 1.5.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 2380c7cf
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