WSL Manager

Bostrot · A macOS app for managing native Linux virtual machines, with templates, snippets, and an MCP server.

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1-year installs7Last 365 days

Latest version2.5.0Oct 1 · Oct 1

Download size28MBarm64 · dmg

Release cadenceDaily3 releases in 30 days

System and architecture

System requirements: Not confirmed

Platform availability

macOS 27 · Apple chip · 2.5.0 Not confirmed
macOS 26 · Apple chip · 2.5.0 Not confirmed
macOS 15 · Apple chip · 2.5.0 Not confirmed
macOS 14 · Apple chip · 2.5.0 Not confirmed
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macOS 12 · Apple chip · 2.5.0 Not confirmed
macOS 11 · Apple chip · 2.5.0 Not confirmed

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{
  "arch": [
    {
      "bits": 64,
      "type": "arm"
    }
  ],
  "macos": {}
}

Tap: homebrew/cask
Also known as: WSL Manager · wsl-manager
Download URL: github.com/bostrot/wsl2-distro-manager/releases/download/v2.5.0/wsl2-distro-manager-v2.5.0-macos.dmg
SHA-256: de4fb7fa7e4cd889…
Homebrew definition: github.com/homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/HEAD/Casks/w/wsl-manager.rb
formulae.brew.sh: formulae.brew.sh/cask/wsl-manager
Source code: github.com/bostrot/wsl2-distro-manager

Installation and removal contents

Uninstall uninstall

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{
  "uninstall": [
    {
      "quit": "com.bostrot.wsl2distromanager"
    }
  ]
}

Install app
Source file: WSL Manager.app
Declared destination: /Applications/WSL Manager.app
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```
{
  "app": [
    "WSL Manager.app"
  ],
  "target": "/Applications/WSL Manager.app"
}
```

Remove user data zap

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{
  "zap": [
    {
      "trash": [
        "~/Library/Application Support/WSLManager",
        "~/Library/Preferences/com.bostrot.wsl2distromanager.plist",
        "~/Library/Saved Application State/com.bostrot.wsl2distromanager.savedState"
      ]
    }
  ]
}