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WSL Manager
wsl-manager · v2.5.0 • auto-updates
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Manage native Linux VMs and remote WSL distros
brew install --cask wsl-manager 9
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Trust Score 5/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2.5.016d ago2.4.1→2.5.0
27d ago2.3.0→2.4.1
1mo ago2.2.0→2.3.0
1mo ago2.1.0→2.2.0
1mo ago2.0.4→2.1.0
1mo ago2.0.3→2.0.4
1mo ago2.0.2→2.0.3
Review
Sep 10, 2026WSL Manager offers a user-friendly GUI for managing Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) instances and native Linux VMs on macOS. Its key features include installation, backup, configuration, and remote management via SSH, making it ideal for developers and system administrators.
Provides a graphical interface for managing WSL2 instances and Linux VMs.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, high GitHub stars, and frequent updates.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight its popularity and utility among developers, with positive feedback on its ease of use and comprehensive features.
Pros
- + Intuitive GUI simplifies WSL management
- + Comprehensive features including backup and remote access
- + Active development and strong community support
Cons
- - Primarily designed for Windows, with limited macOS-specific features
- - May require learning curve for advanced configurations
Community Mentions
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