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What is wtui?

valentin271/wtui — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2026-02-16

RustAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5MaintainedSetup · moderate

In one sentence

wtui is a terminal menu for managing WireGuard VPN connections, connect, disconnect, and inspect connections with arrow keys instead of typing commands.

Mindmap

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Lists WireGuard connections
      Connect and disconnect
      Copy public key
    Tech stack
      Rust
      WireGuard
      Terminal UI
    Use cases
      Manage VPN from terminal
      Search connections
      Keyboard shortcut launch
    Audience
      Developers
      Ops and sysadmins
    Limitations
      Single peer configs only
      Needs root access

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Connect or disconnect a WireGuard VPN by highlighting it and pressing a key instead of typing commands.

USE CASE 2

Check at a glance how much data has been sent and received on each VPN connection.

USE CASE 3

Search through many configured connections quickly to find the one you need.

USE CASE 4

Bind the app to a keyboard shortcut so it opens instantly in a terminal window.

What is it built with?

RustWireGuard

How does it compare?

valentin271/wtui0xr10t/pulsefi404-agent/codes-miner
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LanguageRustRustRust
Last pushed2026-02-16——
MaintenanceMaintained——
Setup difficultymoderatehardmoderate
Complexity2/54/53/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires root/administrator permissions since it controls WireGuard's network interface.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Explain how to install wtui and set it up to run WireGuard commands without typing a password each time.
Prompt 2
Show me how to bind wtui to a keyboard shortcut so it opens in a terminal automatically.
Prompt 3
What does wtui's single-peer limitation mean for my WireGuard setup, and when would I need a different tool?

Frequently asked questions

What is wtui?

wtui is a terminal menu for managing WireGuard VPN connections, connect, disconnect, and inspect connections with arrow keys instead of typing commands.

What language is wtui written in?

Mainly Rust. The stack also includes Rust, WireGuard.

Is wtui actively maintained?

Maintained — commit in last 6 months (last push 2026-02-16).

How hard is wtui to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is wtui for?

Mainly developer.

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