TunSafe: The Fast, Secure VPN for Windows and macOS
Overview
- TunSafe is a client implementation of the WireGuard protocol (point-to-point VPN), originally developed by Ludvig “Ludde” Strigeus.
- Available for Windows (GUI) and macOS (via builds or compilation); POSIX builds run from the command line.
Key features
- WireGuard-compatible configuration format and modern cryptography (ChaCha20/Poly1305, Curve25519).
- Fast, low-latency performance typical of WireGuard-based implementations.
- Simple config import (standard .conf files) and keypair generation.
- Optional obfuscation (TCP/TLS-like modes) in some TunSafe builds to evade DPI.
- Supports IPv4/IPv6, routing all traffic through the tunnel, and persistent keepalives.
- CLI service control on POSIX systems (start/stop/show).
Security & compatibility notes
- TunSafe is separate from the official WireGuard project (not endorsed by WireGuard); compatibility is generally high for basic WireGuard configs but some TunSafe-specific features (obfuscation) are not interoperable with stock WireGuard clients.
- Source code is available on GitHub under AGPL (contains other licensed components); audit or review recommended before deploying in sensitive environments.
- Keep software updated from official TunSafe releases or the GitHub repo to receive fixes.
Typical uses
- Desktop VPN client for personal or small-business WireGuard servers.
- Deployments needing protocol obfuscation to bypass restrictive networks.
- Advanced users who build from source to run on macOS or POSIX systems.
Quick start (Windows)
- Download TunSafe for Windows and install (TAP adapter prompt).
- Import a .conf file from your VPN provider or drag it into TunSafe.
- Click Connect — logs show handshake and “Connection established.”
Resources
- Official site user guides and downloads: tunsafe.com (Windows, Linux/macOS instructions).
- Source code and releases: github.com/TunSafe/TunSafe
If you want, I can write a short how-to for installing and configuring TunSafe on macOS or Windows.
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