MeshCentral – web-based remote computer management platform

MeshCentral is a self-hosted computer management platform that allows administrators to monitor and control remote machines through a web browser. It provides a centralised environment for managing computers connected to a local network or located elsewhere on the internet.

The software uses a Node.js server and lightweight agents installed on managed computers. Once an agent establishes a connection, its computer becomes accessible through the management interface, allowing administrators to perform support and maintenance tasks without being physically present.

MeshCentral is suitable for organisations, IT support providers and individuals who need to administer multiple computers. By hosting the management server themselves, administrators retain control over the infrastructure used to connect to their remote systems.

The platform also integrates with Intel Active Management Technology, allowing compatible hardware to be managed independently of the installed operating system.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Provide browser-based remote desktop sessions with keyboard and mouse control, clipboard access and configurable display quality.
• Offer remote terminal sessions for executing commands and administering computers without graphical access.
• Include remote file management for browsing directories and uploading or downloading files.
• Organise computers into device groups with granular user permissions, including restrictions on remote control, terminal and file access.
• Support Intel AMT out-of-band management, including remote power operations and hardware-level KVM access on compatible systems.
• Allow agentless management using protocols including SSH, RDP and VNC, with relay support for reaching otherwise inaccessible devices.
• Offer multi-factor authentication, single sign-on integration and configurable authentication policies.
• Support remote desktop session recording, guest session sharing and user consent options.
• Provide remote chat, desktop notifications and administrative actions such as restarting or shutting down managed computers.
• Support HTTPS, reverse proxy deployments and automated TLS certificate provisioning through Let’s Encrypt.
• Include MeshCtrl, a command-line utility for managing accounts, device groups and other administrative operations.

Website: github.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral
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Developer: Ylian Saint-Hilaire and contributors
License: Apache License 2.0

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