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What Ásbrú Connection Manager is

Ásbrú Connection Manager is a free, open-source graphical tool for organizing remote terminal sessions and automating connection tasks. It can manage and launch connections to remote machines, with listed support for SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, Telnet and FTP. Terminals can run in tabs or windows, and clustered connections are supported. Automation options include scripts, local commands before or after connecting, and macros that run locally or on a connected client. Conditional Expect executions can chain SSH connections, automate tunnels and insert delays when sending lines. It also supports port forwarding, proxy connections, Wake On LAN, and local and global variables. The project lists integration with KeePassXC, Gnome/Gtk integration and a tray icon for quick launching managed connections. It runs on Linux and on Windows through WSL. Packages are available as DEB, RPM and TAR.GZ, with installation instructions for Debian or Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch Linux or Manjaro. The project is a fork of PAC (Perl Auto Connector) Manager and is licensed under GNU GPL version 3.

Who it suits

It suits people who manage remote-machine sessions and want a graphical interface with scripting and connection automation. Linux users can install it directly; Windows users can run it through WSL.

What it does well

  • Free and licensed under GNU GPL version 3.
  • Supports SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, Telnet and FTP.
  • Automation includes scripts, macros and conditional Expect executions.
  • Provides tabbed or windowed terminals and clustered connections.
  • Integrates with KeePassXC and supports proxy connections.

What to know first

  • Windows use is through WSL.
  • Newer WSL instructions require Windows 10 Build 19044 or later, or Windows 11.
  • Installation instructions list specific Linux distributions.
  • Community issues and pull requests are triaged as quickly as possible.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Ásbrú Connection ManagerFree and open-source connection manager · GNU General Public License version 3Free

As github.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the project website.
  2. Choose a DEB, RPM, or TAR.GZ package; the project recommends prebuilt packages hosted on Cloudsmith.
  3. Follow the listed installation instructions for Debian or Ubuntu, Fedora, or Arch Linux or Manjaro.
  4. For Windows, use the WSL installation instructions; newer instructions specify Windows 10 Build 19044 or later, or Windows 11.

Verdict

Ásbrú Connection Manager brings session organization and connection automation together in a free graphical tool. Windows users need WSL, while Linux installation guidance covers selected distributions.

Questions

How much does Ásbrú Connection Manager cost?

The listed plan is free.

Is it open source?

Yes. The project is licensed under GNU GPL version 3.

Which platforms does it support?

It supports Linux. Windows use is through WSL.

Which connection protocols are supported?

SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, Telnet, and FTP are listed.

Does it support SFTP and port forwarding?

Yes, both are listed as supported.

What installation packages are available?

The project lists DEB, RPM, and TAR.GZ packages and recommends prebuilt packages hosted on Cloudsmith.

Facts from Ásbrú Connection Manager's own pages

Additional features
It includes Wake On LAN, local and global variables, Gnome/Gtk integration, and a tray icon for quick launching managed connections. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Automation
It supports scripting, configurable local commands before or after connecting, and macros that can run locally or be sent to a connected client. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Community support
The project asks contributors to check existing issues, and says issues and pull requests will be triaged and responded to as quickly as possible. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Connection management
It provides a GUI to manage and launch connections to remote machines. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Downloads
The project lists DEB, RPM, and .TAR.GZ packages and recommends prebuilt packages hosted on Cloudsmith. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Expect
Conditional Expect executions can chain SSH connections, automate tunnels, and use line-send delays. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
It integrates with KeePassXC and can connect to machines through a proxy server. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
License
The project is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3. · docs.asbru-cm.net, 4 Oct 2026
Linux distributions
Install instructions are listed for Debian or Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch Linux or Manjaro. · asbru-cm.net, 4 Oct 2026
Project history
The project describes itself as a fork of PAC (Perl Auto Connector) Manager. · docs.asbru-cm.net, 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
Ásbrú Connection Manager is a user interface for organizing remote terminal sessions and automating repetitive tasks. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Terminals
It supports clustered connections and tabbed or windowed terminals. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Windows support
The README describes running the application on Windows through WSL, with Windows 10 Build 19044 or later or Windows 11 for its newer WSL instructions. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026

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