This page introduces Headlamp as a user-friendly web-based interface for managing Kubernetes cluster resources, following the deprecation of the original Kubernetes Dashboard.
As of January 21, 2026, the Kubernetes Dashboard project is deprecated. For new deployments, consider using Headlamp.
Headlamp is an open-source Kubernetes UI designed to provide a clear view of cluster resources and simplify day-to-day operations.
Headlamp can run either as a desktop application or as a web interface connected to your cluster. It uses your existing kubeconfig and Kubernetes permissions, so access control continues to be managed through standard Kubernetes authentication and RBAC.
Headlamp provides several installation options depending on how you want to access it:
For installation instructions and configuration details, see the official Headlamp documentation.