Gazelle is a minimal NetworkManager TUI for Linux with complete 802.1X enterprise WiFi support.
It’s targeted for users wanting to connect to eduroam, corporate networks, and regular WiFi from the terminal.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Complete 802.1X Support (PEAP/TTLS/TLS with all phase2 auth methods).
- VPN Connection Management – Connect/disconnect OpenVPN and WireGuard VPNs.
- Theme Persistence – Your theme choice is saved and restored between sessions.
- Automatic Omarchy theme integration.
- Hidden SSID Networks – Connect to networks that don’t broadcast.
- WPA3-OWE Support – Enhanced Open (encrypted open networks).
- Connect to regular WiFi (WPA/WPA2/WPA3-PSK).
- Connect to enterprise WiFi (eduroam, corporate networks).
- Scan for networks.
- Auto-connect to known networks in range.
- Toggle WiFi on/off.
- Clean 4-section layout (Device, Station, Known Networks, New Networks).
Website: github.com/Zeus-Deus/gazelle-tui
Support:
Developer: Zeus-Deus
License: MIT License
Gazelle is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Wi-Fi Terminal-Based Managers | |
|---|---|
| Impala | TUI for managing wifi on Linux |
| wlctl | TUI for managing WiFi using NetworkManager |
| Netpala | Golang based Wi-Fi manager |
| wifitui | Fast featureful friendly wifi terminal UI |
| nmtui-go | TUI to manage NetworkManager Wi-Fi connections |
| Orbit | WiFi and Bluetooth manager for Wayland |
| linktui | Manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and WireGuard VPN connections |
| Gazelle | Minimal NetworkManager TUI |
| connex | Modern Wi-Fi manager |
| nettui | Unified interface for managing Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections |
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You should also write about netpala and wlctl. Imo both are better than gazelle (last time I tried it, it was buggy).
There is also iwmenu but that’s a little different.
Thanks for your suggestions. I’m compiling a roundup so other tools will be included.
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