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QjackCtlHelvum
Free

Free and open source under GPL-2.0-or-later.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.

Linux Linux
  • Controls JACK daemon settings and status
  • Includes patchbay and connection controls
  • Visual graph of PipeWire nodes and links
  • Connect streams by dragging
  • Requires the JACK Audio Connection Kit
  • Designed for the Linux Audio Desktop
  • Only works with PipeWire
  • Linux only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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