What's New in Lens 6: Local Kubernetes Dev, Container Security & Cluster Sharing with Live Demo
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Managing Kubernetes shouldn't mean juggling a dozen tools. Lens 6 consolidates local development, security scanning, and cluster access into a single desktop IDE - so developers can stay in flow instead of context-switching between dashboards, terminal windows, and remote portals.
In this Mirantis Labs Tech Talk, the Lens team walks through what's new in Lens 6 and Lens Pro, including a live demo of three major features:
‣ Lens Desktop Kubernetes - spin up a local k0s-powered Kubernetes environment directly inside Lens, no Minikube or Rancher Desktop required. Configure CPU and memory, connect instantly, and deploy with tools like Skaffold.
‣ Container Security (CVE scanning) — surface image vulnerabilities directly in your development workflow, with links to CVE details and support for private registries and in-cluster scanning via the Trivy-powered Starboard operator.
‣ Lens Spaces (Teamwork & Collaboration) — share any Kubernetes cluster with teammates in one click, with end-to-end encryption, RBAC enforcement, and no kubeconfig file sharing or firewall tunneling required.
The session also covers Lens Personal vs. Lens Pro, the 30-day free trial (no credit card required), and the vision for bringing Lens beyond Kubernetes into CI/CD pipelines, mobile, and collaborative workflows.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introductions & agenda
1:42 - What is Lens 6?
5:40 - What is the vision for Lens, beyond Lens 6?
12:03 - Where is Lens today? A closer look at Lens 6
14:39 - Hows does Lens 6 compare to past releases?
24:49 - Live Q&A: can Lens scan images from private Image Repos?
28:07 - Live Q&A: will k0s be available with Lens Personal or is it a Pro feature?
31:01 - Lens teamwork & collaboration feature
37:24 - Live Demo: newest features added with Lens 6
44:05 - Live Q&A: does Lens Desktop Kubernetes support local Docker development?
46:08 - Live Q&A: which scanning tools integrate with Lens?
47:48 - Resources to help you get started with Lens 6