NETworkManager
NETworkManager is a free, open-source remote desktop app for Windows. A powerful open-source tool for managing networks and troubleshooting network problems. It has 8,854 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at BornToBeRoot/NETworkManager.
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About NETworkManager
A powerful open-source tool for managing networks and troubleshooting network problems! Streamline and simplify your network administration and troubleshooting with NETworkManager. Connect, monitor, and troubleshoot your network and server infrastructure using built-in tools like Remote Desktop (RDP), PuTTY (SSH, Serial, etc.), PowerShell (WSL, K9s, etc.) and TigerVNC (VNC). Perform in-depth network diagnostics with features including WiFi Analyzer, IP Scanner, Port Scanner, Ping Monitor, Traceroute, DNS Lookup, LLDP/CDP Capture, and many more — all in a clean, unified interface.
Install NETworkManager
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
winget install BornToBeRoot.NETworkManagerchoco install networkmanagerSimilar apps
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Is NETworkManager free and open source?
Yes. NETworkManager's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install NETworkManager?
winget: winget install BornToBeRoot.NETworkManager and Chocolatey: choco install networkmanager. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: 2026.7.7.0).
Is NETworkManager still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 28, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.