openvpn
brew install openvpn
v2.7.4
GPL-2.0-only WITH openvpn-openssl-exception
Open-source SSL/TLS VPN daemon implementing OSI layer 2 or 3 secure network extension.
Why you might care
OpenVPN is a mature, widely-deployed VPN solution that works across Linux, macOS, Windows, and mobile platforms with strong encryption (SSL/TLS). Use it to securely tunnel traffic between networks or access remote resources; it's lightweight, doesn't require kernel modules on most systems, and is the de facto standard for many organizations and VPN services.
2.6k
30-day installs · #864
13.5k
90-day · #689
47.0k
365-day · #711
Runtime dependencies
Build dependencies
Links
- https://openvpn.net/community/
- Brew formula source: Formula/o/openvpn.rb
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