Tunnelblick
brew install --cask tunnelblick
v8.0.2,6302
Free OpenVPN client for macOS with graphical interface and configuration management.
Why you might care
Open-source and free alternative for OpenVPN connections on macOS. Tunnelblick handles VPN configuration files directly and integrates with the system menu bar for quick connect/disconnect, making it ideal for users who need reliable OpenVPN support without proprietary software.
1.3k
30-day installs · #249
3.9k
90-day · #256
13.8k
365-day · #243
Links
- https://www.tunnelblick.net/
- Brew formula source: Casks/t/tunnelblick.rb
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