lens/README.md

# Lens Open Source Project (OpenLens)

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## The Repository

This repository ("OpenLens") is where Team Lens develops the [Lens IDE](https://k8slens.dev) product together with the community. It is backed by a number of Kubernetes and cloud native ecosystem pioneers. This source code is available to everyone under the [MIT license](./LICENSE).

## Lens - The Kubernetes IDE

Lens - The Kubernetes IDE ("Lens IDE") is a distribution of the OpenLens repository with Team Lens specific customizations released under a traditional [EULA](https://k8slens.dev/licenses/eula).

Lens IDE provides the full situational awareness for everything that runs in Kubernetes. It's lowering the barrier of entry for people just getting started and radically improving productivity for people with more experience.

Lens IDE a standalone application for MacOS, Windows and Linux operating systems. You can download it free of charge for Windows, MacOS, and Linux from [Lens IDE website](https://k8slens.dev).

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## Installation

See [Getting Started](https://docs.k8slens.dev/main/getting-started/install-lens/) page.

## Development

See [Development](https://docs.k8slens.dev/latest/contributing/development/) page.

## Contributing

See [Contributing](https://docs.k8slens.dev/latest/contributing/) page.

## License

See [License](LICENSE).