nmrs is a Rust API for NetworkManager over D-Bus. The goal is to provide a safe and simple high-level API for managing Wi-Fi connections on Linux systems, built on zbus for reliable D-Bus communication.
The project is divided into the following crates:
- nmrs: The core library providing NetworkManager bindings and Wi-Fi management API.
- nmrs-gui: A Wayland-compatible GTK4 graphical interface for NetworkManager.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Simple WiFi Management – Scan, connect, and manage wireless networks.
- VPN Support – Full WireGuard VPN integration.
- Ethernet Control – Manage wired network connections.
- Bluetooth – Connect to Bluetooth network devices.
- Real-Time Monitoring – Event-driven network state updates.
- Type Safety – Comprehensive error handling with specific failure reasons.
- Async/Await – Built on modern async Rust with runtime flexibility.
Website: github.com/freedesktop-rs/nmrs
Support:
Developer: akrm al-hakimi
License: MIT License or Apache License 2.0
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