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WSL Manager for Mac

Manage native Linux VMs and remote WSL distros

Quick answer: WSL Manager is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask wsl-manager. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What WSL Manager is

WSL Manager is a utility for macOS: manage native Linux VMs and remote WSL distros.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://wslmanager.com/.

How to install WSL Manager

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask wsl-manager.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install WSL Manager on Mac?

Run brew install --cask wsl-manager in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is WSL Manager open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does WSL Manager run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is WSL Manager?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8736 in this catalogue.

What version of WSL Manager is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.5.0.