miniWOL
miniwol · v2.1.4
Small menu bar tool for sending Wake on LAN (WOL) network packets
brew install --cask miniwol Trust Score 6/10
Review
Mar 11, 2026miniWOL is a compact menu bar application designed to send Wake on LAN (WOL) packets, enabling users to wake up remote devices over a network. It is particularly useful for system administrators and remote workers who need to manage multiple devices from a single machine.
miniWOL sends Wake on LAN packets to wake up remote devices over a network.
Maturity: The project appears to be inactive, with the last commit dating back to 2015, raising concerns about maintenance and updates.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient menu bar tool for WOL functionality.
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS for a smooth user experience.
- + Ideal for users needing to manage remote devices or network wake-ups.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature may leave users with outdated software.
- - Inactive development may result in missing future improvements or bug fixes.
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