JXplorer

What JXplorer is

JXplorer is a desktop LDAP browser and editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It connects to standard LDAP directories and directory services with an LDAP or DSML interface, and offers tree and table views for working with entries and attributes. You can add, remove, copy, or modify directory data, build search filters with a graphical tool, or enter filters directly. The client can manage multiple directories at once and copy data between them. It also supports LDIF import and export, limited offline LDIF editing, and paged results from directories that offer them. Security capabilities include SSL and SASL authentication, along with tools to browse certificate keystores and view certificates. Customization options cover HTML templates, forms, themes, editors, and security providers; Java plug-ins can extend the client. Unicode and UTF-8 LDAP data are supported, with translation support that includes Chinese, Korean, French, and German. JXplorer is free and open source under the Computer Associates Open Source Software License, Version 1.0. Its optional JXWorkBench package adds a reporting engine and extension plugin for a one-time $10 licence key. The latest stable release identified on its homepage is version 3.3.1, released in August 2013.

Who it suits

JXplorer suits administrators and developers who need a graphical way to browse, search, edit, or move data across LDAP directories on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its multi-directory management, LDIF tools, and Java plug-in support also fit workflows that call for customization or directory data exchange.

Limits

The free Base JXplorer plan is free and open source. DSML support allows anonymous binds only; the paid JXplorer + JXWorkBench option costs $10, paid once and requires a $10 licence key to activate plugin features.

Getting started

1. Visit https://jxplorer.org/ to get started.
2. Choose the free Base JXplorer plan or the JXplorer + JXWorkBench option.
3. Use the desktop application on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
4. Connect to an LDAP or DSML directory and browse its entries.

Verdict

Choose JXplorer if you need a free desktop tool for searching and editing LDAP directories across Linux, macOS, or Windows. Look elsewhere if your DSML workflow requires non-anonymous binds, or if you need more than limited offline LDIF editing.