KTailctl

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What is KTailctl?

KTailctl is a Qt interface for accessing Tailscale network status, host details, settings, and file transfer. It includes host information, Tailscale settings, and file sending and receiving.

Host information

Tailscale settings

File sending and receiving

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

KDE users managing a Tailscale-connected computer graphically

Before you choose

A separately configured Tailscale installation is required. Some actions require the current user to have Tailscale operator privileges.

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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0+. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. A separately configured Tailscale installation is required.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. A separately configured Tailscale installation is required.

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Why consider it

Brings host information and Tailscale settings into the same workflow.

Set up the daemon and operator permissions, inspect the host list, and send a small test file before depending on the transfer workflow.

What to keep in mind

A separately configured Tailscale installation is required.

Some actions require the current user to have Tailscale operator privileges.

How to use it well

KTailctl fits KDE users managing a Tailscale-connected computer graphically. Set up the daemon and operator permissions, inspect the host list, and send a small test file before depending on the transfer workflow.

A separately configured Tailscale installation is required. Some actions require the current user to have Tailscale operator privileges. Start with a small setup and verify credentials, network access, and recovery steps before expanding its role.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is KTailctl free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0+. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. A separately configured Tailscale installation is required.

Can I use KTailctl for host information?

Yes. KTailctl includes host information. Set up the daemon and operator permissions, inspect the host list, and send a small test file before depending on the transfer workflow.

Does KTailctl work without a separate Tailscale installation?

A separately configured Tailscale installation is required.

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