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Ásbrú Connection Manager
What it is
Ásbrú Connection Manager is a free, open-source interface for organizing remote terminal sessions and automating repeated connection work. It manages and launches connections to remote machines using SSH, RDP, VNC, and Telnet. Terminals can appear in tabs or separate windows, and connections can use a proxy server or be grouped into clusters. For SSH workflows, the program supports scripts, macros, local commands before or after connecting, and conditional remote actions through Expect. Expect can chain SSH connections and automate tunnel creation. Local and global variables help reuse connection strings and store passwords, while the documentation lists KeePass database file integration. Other listed features include Wake On LAN, GNOME/GTK integration, and a tray icon for quick access. Ásbrú is licensed under GNU General Public License version 3. It runs on Linux and on Windows 10 through WSL; Xming is needed when WSLg is unavailable. Installation instructions cover Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, and Windows 10 through WSL. The project labels master stable, snapshots testing, and Loki a development release not recommended for production.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under GNU GPLv3
- Supports SSH, RDP, VNC, and Telnet
- Expect automates tunnels and chained SSH connections
- KeePass database integration listed
- Tabs, windows, proxies, and clusters supported
Against
- Windows support requires WSL
- Xming is needed when WSLg is unavailable
- Loki development release is not recommended for production
The verdict
Ásbrú Connection Manager provides broad protocol support and scripting features without a license fee. Its strongest fit is Linux-based remote-session management; Windows use depends on WSL setup.
Who it suits
Ásbrú suits Linux users managing multiple remote sessions and automating SSH tasks. Windows users can run it through WSL with the stated display requirement when needed.
Plans and prices
Ásbrú Connection Manager
Free and open-source connection manager · GNU GPL version 3
Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Automation
- It supports scripting, pre- and post-connection local commands, macros, and conditional remote executions using Expect.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Connection management
- It provides a GUI to manage and launch connections to remote machines.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Credential integration
- The documentation lists KeePass database file (.kdbx) integration.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- License
- Ásbrú Connection Manager is licensed under GNU General Public License version 3.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Linux distributions
- Installation instructions cover Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, and Windows 10 through WSL.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Other features
- The project lists Wake On LAN, GNOME/GTK integration, and a tray icon for quick launching managed connections.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Proxy and clusters
- It supports connections through a proxy server and cluster connections.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Ásbrú is a user interface for organizing remote terminal sessions and automating repetitive tasks.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Release channels
- The project describes master as stable, snapshots as testing, and Loki as a development release that is not recommended for production.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- SSH workflows
- Its Expect capabilities can chain SSH connections and automate tunnel creation.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project invites users to submit issues and says issues and pull requests will be triaged and responded to as quickly as possible.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Terminal layout
- Terminals can be displayed in tabs or windows.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Variables
- Local and global variables can be used for password storage and reusing connection strings.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The project says Windows 10 can run Ásbrú through WSL, with Xming needed when WSLg is unavailable.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 7 Oct 2026
