# GlobalProtect Openconnect (open-source security and privacy app)

> GlobalProtect Openconnect is a free, open-source security and privacy app for macOS and Linux. A GlobalProtect VPN client for Linux, written in Rust, based on OpenConnect and Tauri, supports SSO with MFA, YubiKey, and client certificate authentication, etc. It has 2,283 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license.

A modern GlobalProtect VPN client for Linux, built on OpenConnect with full support for SSO authentication. This project provides both command-line and graphical interfaces for seamless VPN connectivity.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/yuezk/GlobalProtect-openconnect |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, BSD |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 2,283 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Rust |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Password managers, encryption & privacy |
| Latest release | v2.6.5 (Aug 5, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 18, 2026 |

## Install

### AUR (Arch Linux)

Package page: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/globalprotect-openconnect-git

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