#1 Product of the week · Launched November 26, 2024
Cyclops

Cyclops

Framework for building Developer Platforms for Kubernetes

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  • Matija Sosic· 2y ago

    Congrats on the launch! Always happy to support fellow framework builders :)

  • Juraj Karadža[maker]· 2y ago

    Hey DevHunters 👋 One of the Cyclops co-founders here. Cyclops is an open-source tool that allows Platform/DevOps engineers to create Internal Developer Platforms for Kubernetes in days instead of months. 🖱️Deploy your applications to Kubernetes with just a couple of clicks 🙈 Edit your configurations without ever seeing a YAML file 🔄 Dynamically tailored UI based on Helm charts ☣️ Validate the input of your developers when they are deploying applications 🧩 Easy integration with your system 🦑 GitOps ready Even if you do not have a DevOps team at hand, Cyclops comes with a couple of predefined templates to help you get started! It takes one command to get Cyclops up and running: kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cyclops-ui/cyclops/v0.15.2/install/cyclops-install.yaml && kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cyclops-ui/cyclops/v0.15.2/install/demo-templates.yaml Thanks for checking us out, if you would like to support what we do - star our repo on GitHub⭐

Cyclops is an open-source tool that allows Platform/DevOps engineers to create Internal Developer Platforms for Kubernetes in days instead of months. Cyclops abstracts the complexities of Kubernetes under a customizable UI that can be tailored to any use case or organization. Instead of developers configuring and deploying software with YAML, it is as simple as filling out a form. 🖱️Deploy your applications to Kubernetes with just a couple of clicks 🙈 Edit your configurations without ever seeing a YAML file 🔄 Dynamically tailored UI based on Helm charts ☣️ Validate the input of your developers when they are deploying applications 🧩 Easy integration with your system 🦑 GitOps ready

Cyclops provides a customizable UI to deploy and manage Kubernetes applications without writing YAML, using Helm charts.

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Platform and DevOps engineers building internal developer platforms on Kubernetes
pricing
open source
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Apache-2.0
cyclops-ui/cyclops 3.3k 754Goupdated 8 months ago
works withKubernetesHelm

Key features

6 features of Cyclops
  • Form-based deployment — Deploy applications to Kubernetes by filling out simple forms instead of editing YAML files.
  • Customizable UI — Tailor the interface to any use case or organization within minutes.
  • Helm chart integration — Leverages existing Helm charts for deployments and dynamic UI generation.
  • Configuration validation — Validates developer input to catch misconfigurations before production.
  • GitOps ready — Works with GitOps workflows for automated, version-controlled deployments.
  • Easy integration — Integrates smoothly into existing Kubernetes workflows and tooling.

Use cases

  • Onboard new developers by providing a click-based UI for deploying services
  • Standardize internal platform tooling across teams with a shared UI
  • Validate Helm-based deployments to prevent runtime errors
  • Enable non-Kubernetes experts to launch workloads safely
  • Implement GitOps pipelines with a visual front-end

Cyclops vs alternatives

CyclopsDaytonaFluent CIOpen SaaSDevzero
Best forForm-based Kubernetes deployment UIOne-click dev environment setupCode-first CI/CD pipelinesOpen-source SaaS starterRapid dev environment provisioning
PricingOpen sourceFreeFreeFreeSubscription
DevHunt upvotes333391589885
LaunchedNov 2024May 2024Jan 2024Jan 2024Apr 2024
  • Cyclops vs Daytona: Daytona focuses on provisioning dev environments, while Cyclops provides a UI for Kubernetes app deployment.
  • Cyclops vs Fluent CI: Fluent CI is a TypeScript-based CI/CD pipeline tool, whereas Cyclops is a UI for Kubernetes deployments.
  • Cyclops vs Open SaaS: Open SaaS is a starter kit for SaaS apps; Cyclops is a platform UI for managing Kubernetes workloads.
  • Cyclops vs Devzero: Devzero automates environment provisioning, while Cyclops abstracts Kubernetes deployment via UI.

Cyclops FAQ

Is Cyclops free to use?+

Yes, Cyclops is open source and free forever, with optional professional support.

How do I install Cyclops?+

Run a single kubectl apply command with the provided install manifest, then port-forward to access the UI.

Can Cyclops work with my existing Helm charts?+

Yes, Cyclops is designed to work with the Helm charts you already have.

Do I need to write YAML to use Cyclops?+

No, the UI abstracts YAML; you interact through forms and the UI handles the underlying manifests.

Is Cyclops compatible with GitOps workflows?+

Yes, Cyclops is GitOps ready and can be integrated into version-controlled deployment pipelines.

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