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viscosity · v1.12.1 • auto-updates
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OpenVPN client with AppleScript support
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Viscosity is a macOS OpenVPN client offering AppleScript support, making it ideal for users needing secure VPN connections. Its user-friendly design and automation capabilities cater to remote workers and developers.
Viscosity is an OpenVPN client that allows users to create and manage secure VPN connections on macOS.
Maturity: The project appears stable but lacks recent updates, with the last GitHub commit in 2017.
Community: Mentions on HN include a 2012 security vulnerability and a 2026 unrelated scientific discussion, with no Reddit activity.
Pros
- + User-friendly interface for managing VPN connections
- + AppleScript support for automation
- + Cross-platform compatibility with Windows
Cons
- - No updates since 2017, potentially missing new features
- - Historical security vulnerability noted in 2012
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