Welcome to your ultimate guide for deploying and using Headlamp, a user-friendly and extensible web UI designed specifically for Kubernetes! Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting, this blog will help you navigate through the features, deployment options, and troubleshooting tips to make your experience seamless.

What is Headlamp?

Headlamp is an innovative Kubernetes management tool that combines traditional dashboard functionalities, such as viewing and managing resources, with cutting-edge features. It’s designed to be vendor-independent, which means it can function with various Kubernetes installations without a hitch.

Features of Headlamp

• Vendor-independent generic Kubernetes UI
• Works in-cluster or as a desktop app
• Supports multiple clusters
• Extensible through plugins
• User role-based UI controls
• Modern and clean interface
• Cancellable operations
• Logs, exec, and resource editor with documentation
• Interactive read-write capabilities based on permissions

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Quick Start Guide

If you’re eager to get started with Headlamp, here’s how you can deploy it in your Kubernetes cluster. Make sure you have a kubeconfig file set up in the default path, so Headlamp can use it seamlessly.

To see step-by-step instructions on running it in-cluster or using it as a desktop application for different operating systems: Linux, Mac, or Windows.

Accessing Headlamp

Headlamp utilizes Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to verify user access to resources. If you’re using a token with limited permissions, you may encounter issues viewing your cluster resources correctly. To resolve this, refer to the documentation on how to easily get a Service Account token for your cluster.

Troubleshooting Headlamp Issues

As with any software, you might face challenges while using Headlamp. Here are a few common troubleshooting ideas:

• Issue with resource visibility: Ensure your user has the appropriate RBAC permissions.
• Token-related errors: Follow the instructions to create a service account token as mentioned earlier.
• Plugins not loading: Check if the plugins are installed correctly following our plugin development guide.

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Get Involved!

If you’d like to contribute to Headlamp or join discussions, visit our guidelines and check out our #headlamp channel in Kubernetes Slack.

Roadmap and License

Interested in what lies ahead for Headlamp? You can view our Roadmap and track upcoming releases.

Headlamp is licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, ensuring its continuous development and improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about Headlamp, refer to the Headlamp FAQ.

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