AKS desktop0.10.0

AKS desktop gives users a desktop workspace for deploying and managing workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). As a Developer Tools application for macOS 12 Monterey or later, it runs on Apple Silicon (arm64) and is freeware. It addresses the need for an application-focused way to work with AKS while preserving access to the underlying environment and controls.

Built on the open-source Headlamp project, it presents AKS capabilities through a guided, self-service experience based on supported features and recommended practices. Users can create projects, deploy applications, and manage workloads from the desktop rather than handling every task through lower-level interfaces. Role-based access control (RBAC) supports collaboration across teams, while the interface abstracts operational complexity without taking control away from experienced users.

It suits developers, platform teams, and organizations that already use Azure Kubernetes Service and want a shared desktop experience within their existing tools and environment. The current release is version 0.10.0.

Developers building the application need Node.js 22.22.2 or newer, with npm 10 or newer supported; the project uses npm 12.0.1 in continuous integration and for lockfile maintenance. Builds default to the host architecture, while explicit arm64 release targets are available for macOS, Linux, and Windows on their corresponding host platforms.