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Ásbrú Connection Manager
What it is
Ásbrú Connection Manager is a free, open-source application for organizing remote terminal sessions and automating connection work. Its graphical interface manages and launches connections to remote machines using SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, Telnet, and FTP. Sessions can run in tabs or separate windows, and clustered connections are supported. Automation includes scripts, local commands before or after connection, and macros that run locally or on a connected client. Conditional Expect executions can chain SSH connections, automate tunnels, and apply delays when sending lines. The application supports port forwarding, proxy connections, and KeePassXC integration. Wake On LAN, local and global variables, Gnome/Gtk integration, and a tray icon are included. Packages are listed in DEB, RPM, and TAR.GZ formats, with installation guidance for several Linux distributions. Windows use is described through WSL. The project is licensed under GNU GPL version 3.
For and against
For
- Supports SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, Telnet, and FTP
- Macros and scripts automate connection tasks
- Tabbed, windowed, and clustered terminals
- Integrates with KeePassXC and proxy servers
- Free and licensed under GNU GPL version 3
Against
- Windows support runs through WSL
- No free trial is offered
- Installation uses platform-specific packages or WSL
The verdict
Ásbrú Connection Manager combines broad protocol support with scripting and session organization. It is most suitable when remote access involves repeatable workflows or many connections.
Who it suits
It suits Linux users managing many remote sessions and automating repeatable terminal tasks. Windows users can use it through WSL.
Plans and prices
Ásbrú Connection Manager
Free and open-source connection manager · GNU General Public License version 3
Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
- Connection management
- It provides a GUI to manage and launch connections to remote machines.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The project lists DEB, RPM, and .TAR.GZ packages and recommends prebuilt packages hosted on Cloudsmith.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Expect
- Conditional Expect executions can chain SSH connections, automate tunnels, and use line-send delays.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- It integrates with KeePassXC and can connect to machines through a proxy server.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Linux distributions
- Install instructions are listed for Debian or Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch Linux or Manjaro.asbru-cm.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Project history
- The project describes itself as a fork of PAC (Perl Auto Connector) Manager.docs.asbru-cm.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Ásbrú Connection Manager is a user interface for organizing remote terminal sessions and automating repetitive tasks.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Terminals
- It supports clustered connections and tabbed or windowed terminals.github.com · read 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
