Frequently_Asked_Questions

What platforms does Lumen support?

Lumen is currently available for macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel). Linux and Windows support are on our roadmap and will be arriving in future updates.

How does the 'Bring Your Own Key' AI work?

To ensure your data remains private, Lumen does not proxy your AI requests. You provide your own API key for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini or AWS Bedrock directly in the settings. Your prompts and cluster data go directly from your machine to the LLM provider, compliant with your organization's data policies.

Is Lumen Open Source?

Yes. Both the core platform and the UI are fully open source. We believe that developer tools should be transparent and community-driven. You can inspect the code, contribute features, and build extensions on GitHub.

How much does Lumen cost?

During the Public Alpha phase, Lumen is completely free to use. We will introduce a transparent, straightforward pricing model for enterprise features closer to our 1.0 release.

Can I use Lumen with multiple clusters?

Yes. Lumen detects your local kubeconfig and allows you to switch contexts instantly. We also have fleet-wide management features in development.

Do I need to install anything on my cluster?

No. Lumen uses your local credentials to talk to the Kubernetes API, just like kubectl. It is client-side only and requires no agents or sidecars to be installed on your cluster.