OpenConnect-GUI
OpenConnect-GUI is a graphical interface for OpenConnect, an open-source VPN client that connects to Cisco AnyConnect, Juniper Pulse Connect, and compatible VPN servers. It provides a more user-friendly alternative to the command-line OpenConnect tool, allowing users to authenticate, establish secure tunnels, and manage VPN connections from a native macOS application. The app integrates with macOS system features and is commonly used by IT professionals and remote workers who need to connect to corporate VPN infrastructure without relying on proprietary Cisco or Juniper clients.
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1 suggestionOpenConnect-GUI is an actively maintained open-source project hosted on GitHub, and the search results confirm that the macOS build is configured as a native application bundle using CMake and Cocoa frameworks, which is a strong indicator of native Apple Silicon support. However, the search results do not explicitly state whether a native arm64 build is currently being distributed. Since this is an open-source project where builds are typically published as GitHub releases, check the project's GitHub releases page (github.com/openconnect/openconnect-gui) to see if a native Apple Silicon build is available. If you find a release offering a native build (look for arm64, Apple Silicon, or M-series mention in the release notes), download and install that version. If only Intel builds are listed, watch the repository for updates — Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), so the project will need a native build well before then. In the interim, the current Intel build continues to work under Rosetta 2 on M-series Macs, but with reduced performance and higher battery drain.
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