OpenVLAN for macOS

Universal binary (Apple silicon + Intel), macOS 12 Monterrey and newer.

Install options

Direct download

Signed and notarized .pkg from the button above — the full CLI and GUI.

Mac App Store

The sandboxed client, auto-updated by the App Store. Same tailnet, App Store rules.

Homebrew

brew install --cask openvlan for the terminal-first.

macOS features

Menu bar app

Connection state, device switching, Taildrop drags, and exit node picker — one click away.

CLI included

openvlan up in Terminal; same commands as every other platform.

On-demand rules

Connect on specific Wi-Fi networks only, or everywhere except trusted SSIDs.

Taildrop native

Drag files onto any device name in Finder share menus and the menu bar.