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AKS desktop for Mac

Azure Kubernetes Service desktop application

Quick answer: AKS desktop is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask aks-desktop. The project is open source. It has 28 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What AKS desktop is

AKS desktop is a DevOps tool for macOS: azure Kubernetes Service desktop application.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/Azure/aks-desktop.

How to install AKS desktop

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask aks-desktop.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install AKS desktop on Mac?

Run brew install --cask aks-desktop in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is AKS desktop open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: Azure/aks-desktop.

Does AKS desktop run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is AKS desktop?

It was installed 28 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5710 in this catalogue.

What version of AKS desktop is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.10.0.