Vortix

Name: Vortix
Author: Harry kp

A terminal interface for managing WireGuard and OpenVPN tunnels with connection telemetry and leak checks.

Open source (MIT)By Harry kp

Free Open sourcemacOS Linux Command line

Official websitegithub.com

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About Vortix

Vortix manages WireGuard and OpenVPN profiles through a terminal interface, CLI, or versioned JSON output. It can show throughput, latency, jitter, packet loss, exit identity, DNS policy, and encryption state, and check for IPv4, IPv6, and DNS exposure.

It orchestrates the system’s WireGuard and OpenVPN tools rather than implementing either protocol. It supports macOS and Linux, and requires those protocol tools to connect.

Strengths

Manages multiple WireGuard and OpenVPN profiles
Shows live network and tunnel telemetry
Checks for IPv4, IPv6, and DNS exposure

Limitations

Requires system WireGuard or OpenVPN tools to connect
Supports macOS and Linux

Details

Pricing: FreeFree and open source under the MIT license.
License: MIT
Developer: Harry kp
Platforms: macOS, Linux, Command line
How it runs: Downloadable app
Best suited for: WireGuard and OpenVPN users who prefer terminal controls and status
Categories: VPN, Terminals
Last verified: October 8, 2026
Added: October 8, 2026
Provenance: Selected from the Homebrew formula
Sources: github.com/Harry-kp/vortix

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