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OpenVPN Connect client

brew install --cask openvpn-connect v3.8.2,6009

Official OpenVPN client for connecting to OpenVPN Access Server and compatible VPN networks.

Why you might care

Use this if you need to connect to an OpenVPN Access Server or a corporate/institutional VPN running OpenVPN. It's the official client maintained by OpenVPN and integrates with their server ecosystem. Open-source alternative to proprietary VPN clients.

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