Open source build for Mirantis Lens. This build does not require you to log in and includes only open source part.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenLens?
OpenLens by OpenLens Authors is free Windows software in the containers & devops category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.5.2-366, released on May 31, 2023. The version history goes back to November 25, 2022: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (MuhammedKalkan/OpenLens) has 4,449 stars. Similar programs include kustomize, Helm and Lens.
Project description on GitHub: “OpenLens Binary Build Repository”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: OpenLens is a free containers & devop tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenLens safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9138293633CB9447041D7319619B1D59999508A42E65F024780540F7ED27CEE8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 10 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5.2-366Latest | May 31, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.4.15 | April 6, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.4.13 | April 1, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.4.11 | March 22, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.4.10 | March 22, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.4.0 | March 3, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.3.0 | January 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.5 | December 7, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MuhammedKalkan.OpenLens -escoop install extras/openlensOpenLens.Setup.6.5.2-366.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask openlensInformation
- Publisher
- OpenLens Authors
- Category
- Containers & DevOps
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/MuhammedKalkan/OpenLens
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 6.5.2-366
- Released
- May 31, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- November 28, 2022
- Versions listed
- 10
- GitHub stars
- 4,449
- GitHub forks
- 322
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- MuhammedKalkan.OpenLens
- Scoop package
- extras/openlens
- MSI product code
- {6CBA733F-D44B-40A5-902A-50B4A76454DA}
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenLens free?
Yes. OpenLens is free to use.
Is OpenLens safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 OpenLens 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 OpenLens be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does OpenLens 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 OpenLens?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 25, 2022.
Can I use OpenLens without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to OpenLens?
kustomize, Helm, Lens, k3d and k9s. The alternatives page compares them.
