Eddie

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Advanced controls

It offers DNS and routing options, customizable event actions, custom routes, and control over OpenVPN directives.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

Censorship tools

It supports tunneling over SSH and SSL and direct Tor integration.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

Command line

Eddie can run without a graphical interface, and a CLI-only package is available.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

Download security

The maker says every release file is signed with OpenPGP and provides instructions for checking signatures.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

Integrations

Eddie integrates with AirVPN, but can also be used with any OpenVPN or WireGuard provider.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

Intended users

The maker describes Eddie as focused on simplicity and responsiveness while also offering advanced controls for experienced users.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

Kill switch

Yeseddie.website · read 22 Sep 2026

Leak prevention

Network Lock uses firewall rules to prevent IPv4 and IPv6 traffic when the system is not connected to an AirVPN server.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

License

Eddie Desktop and Eddie Mobile are released under the GPLv3 license.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

Linux limitation

Network Lock may be unavailable when another program owns nftables tables, which the maker notes is common with firewalld’s default nftables backend on Fedora 42 and newer.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

Privileged operations

A separate Elevated helper handles privileged tasks and accepts a fixed set of commands with restricted parameters.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

Support

The maker directs users to AirVPN forums or tickets for support.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

What it does

Eddie is a free and open-source OpenVPN and WireGuard wrapper.eddie.website · read 12 Oct 2026

WireGuard support

Yeseddie.website · read 22 Sep 2026

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