Designed for Developers and DevOps Engineers, Lens provides an unparalleled experience for managing and troubleshooting Kubernetes workloads through one intuitive context-aware UI. For teams and organizations, Lens has proven to be the most effective way to learn Kubernetes, boost team productivity and reduce tools required for cloud native development. It's trusted by the world's best product teams; from innovative startups to iconic enterprises. Lens is the #1 choice for Kubernetes with over 1 million users globally.
Publisher’s description
What is Lens?
Lens is a proprietary containers & devop program for Windows from Mirantis, Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 238.4 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.10.121159-latest, released on October 12, 2026. 37 versions are listed since July 28, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 129,833 times. Similar programs include Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Helm and Docker Desktop.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 8.8 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Lens is a containers & devop tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Lens safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.k8slens.dev, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6EF4CD57D111DE4847B239FC17314E6F1BCA45FA3E752F04E9CF5D8ADAD73F25· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 37 versions ›37 versions over 4 years · about 8.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.10.121159-latestLatest | October 12, 2026 | 238.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.10.51501-latest | October 5, 2026 | 237.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.9.181013-latest | September 18, 2026 | 206.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.9.20601-latest | September 2, 2026 | 207.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.8.270956-latest | August 27, 2026 | 203.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.8.190756-latest | August 19, 2026 | 203.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.6.260931-latest | June 26, 2026 | 200.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.6.231104-latest | June 23, 2026 | 200.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Mirantis.Lens -echoco install lens -yscoop install extras/lens"Lens Setup 2026.10.121159-latest.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Mirantis, Inc.
- Category
- Containers & DevOps
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2026.10.121159-latest
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 31, 2022
- Versions listed
- 37
- Updates / year
- 8.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 129,833
- Website
- k8slens.dev
- winget ID
- Mirantis.Lens
- Chocolatey package
- lens
- Scoop package
- extras/lens
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lens free?
Lens is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Lens safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.k8slens.dev, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Lens with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Lens be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Lens run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Lens?
The versions page lists all 37 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 28, 2022.
Can I use Lens without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Lens?
Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Helm, Docker Desktop, k9s and k3d. The alternatives page compares them.
