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I missed Network integrated tools on Windows so I built a Linux equivalent

2026-05-30 | original
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Why This Matters

NMLinux bridges a significant gap for Linux users and sysadmins by providing a unified GUI for essential network management tools, inspired by Windows' NetworkManager. This development enhances cross-platform network administration, making it easier for users to manage complex network configurations without switching operating systems. It underscores the ongoing effort to improve Linux usability and tool integration for both consumers and professionals in the tech industry.

Key Takeaways

NMLinux · v1.2.9

A free Linux adaptation of NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot.

NMLinux brings the spirit of NETworkManager to Linux desktops, reimplemented from scratch in Python and PySide6 (Qt 6). It is not a port of the original C# code, but an independent project inspired by the same idea: a single, unified GUI for the most common network tools a sysadmin or power user needs.

Note NMLinux is not related to the Linux system daemon /usr/bin/NetworkManager (NetworkManager by Red Hat/GNOME). The name comes from NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot, a similar tool for Windows that served as the original inspiration.

Built with Claude Code (Anthropic) and the contribution of its author.

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Traceroute Wi-Fi

Changelog

VNC — new module for managing VNC connection profiles; groups/subgroups like SSH and RDP; launches vncviewer (TigerVNC); compatible with macOS ARD (DH30 auth handled natively by vncviewer); password never stored; detects missing vncviewer with distro-specific install instructions

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