Cyclops
Cyclops is a web-based interface for managing Kubernetes clusters, turning configuration into forms teams can use to deploy applications.
What Cyclops is
Cyclops is a web-based interface for managing Kubernetes clusters, turning configuration into forms teams can use to deploy applications. Its dashboard shows cluster health, performance and resource use across pods, nodes, deployments and services. Users can create and update deployments, change replica counts, set rolling updates and follow progress. Parameterized YAML templates can be versioned and reused; templates may come from GitHub, Helm chart or OCI repositories. Cyclops can import Helm configuration and build its new-module form from Helm templates. It also helps identify configuration problems before they reach production. Cyclops installs in a Kubernetes cluster, and setup requires a cluster and kubectl; installation is documented with kubectl or Glasskube. It manages cluster resources by default, but can be configured for one namespace. Private template repositories can be accessed through rules that refer to Kubernetes secrets without storing the secrets themselves. A command-line tool handles Cyclops resources and can start its UI. The software is free, self-hosted, and lists Linux, macOS and web platforms.
Good
- Dashboard covers health, performance and resource use.
- Deployment settings include replica counts and rolling updates.
- Versioned YAML templates can be reused.
- Supports importing Helm configuration.
- Free plan; self-hosted deployment.
Watch out
- Requires a Kubernetes cluster and kubectl.
- Single-namespace mode hides non-namespaced resources.
- Operations on non-namespaced resources may fail in that mode.
Who it suits
It suits developers, system administrators, DevOps professionals and IT operations teams working with Kubernetes. Business owners involved in Kubernetes work may also find its forms and deployment controls relevant.
Verdict
Cyclops brings cluster visibility, deployment controls and reusable configuration into a form-based interface. Check the namespace scope requirements before installing, especially if teams need access to nodes or persistent volumes.
Plans and prices
From Cyclops's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source Software | Free | Works with existing Helm charts · self-hosted · Free now and forever |
The facts
Each one read from Cyclops's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access scope
- By default, Cyclops manages resources across the cluster, but its installation can be configured to scope access to one namespace.checked 2 Oct 2026
- CLI
- The cyctl command-line tool can create, delete, describe and retrieve Cyclops resources, initialize Cyclops and start its UI.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Cluster dashboard
- Its dashboard provides an overview of cluster health, performance and resource use, including pods, nodes, deployments and services.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Configuration validation
- The homepage says Cyclops helps catch misconfiguration before it reaches production.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Deployment controls
- Users can create, manage and update deployments, adjust replica counts, configure rolling updates and monitor deployment progress.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Helm integration
- Cyclops supports importing Helm configuration and renders its new-module form from Helm templates.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Installation
- Cyclops installs into a Kubernetes cluster; the maker documents installation using kubectl or Glasskube and requires a cluster and kubectl.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Namespace limit
- In single-namespace mode, non-namespaced resources such as nodes and persistent volumes are not visible, and operations on non-namespaced resources can fail.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Private templates
- Cyclops can authenticate to private template repositories using TemplateAuthRules that reference Kubernetes secrets; the rules do not store secrets directly.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support and onboarding
- The maker offers professional support and lists workflow integration, custom-template creation and developer-team onboarding as onboarding topics.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Templates
- Cyclops supports parameterized YAML templates with versioning so teams can reuse configurations and track changes.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Template sources
- Templates can be stored in GitHub repositories, Helm chart repositories or OCI repositories.checked 2 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Cyclops is a web-based interface for managing Kubernetes clusters that turns configuration into forms for deploying applications.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The maker describes it for developers, system administrators, DevOps professionals, IT operations teams and business owners working with Kubernetes.checked 2 Oct 2026
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