Tailscale

tailscale-app · v1.104.1 • auto-updates

9.0

Mesh VPN based on WireGuard

brew install --cask tailscale-app

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Note: tailscale-app requires a kernel extension to work. If the installation fails, retry after you enable it in: System Settings → Privacy & Security For more information, refer to vendor documentation or this Apple Technical Note: https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html Installing tailscale-app means you have AGREED to the license at: https://tailscale.com/terms

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Trust Score 8/10

✓ Open source (BSD-3-Clause) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v1.104.1

10d ago1.102.4→1.104.1

1mo ago1.102.3→1.102.4

1mo ago1.102.2→1.102.3

2mo ago1.102.1→1.102.2

2mo ago1.98.10→1.102.1

2mo ago1.98.9→1.98.10

3mo ago1.98.8→1.98.9

3mo ago1.98.5→1.98.8

4mo ago1.98.2→1.98.5

5mo ago1.98.1→1.98.2

+ 2 older versions

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Tailscale is a mesh VPN built on WireGuard, offering secure and easy-to-use networking for developers and remote teams. It provides features like 2FA and seamless device-to-device communication, making it ideal for those needing secure network setups.

Creates a secure, encrypted network allowing devices to communicate as if on the same local network.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development, a large community, and a strong track record.

Community: Community sentiment is positive, with discussions highlighting its usefulness for secure networking and developer tools. Some concerns about security issues have been addressed.