Shimo
Shimo is a VPN client for macOS that supports a wide range of protocols, including Cisco VPN, AnyConnect, IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, Nortel and SSH connections. It features network location-based automation, AppleScript integration, and event notifications, appealing to power users and enterprises that need to connect to multiple types of secure networks. The app sits in the menu bar and allows users to manage multiple VPN configurations with granular control and advanced options.
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1 suggestionShimo has been discontinued and is no longer supported by the developer. The application does not have a native Apple Silicon build, and the vendor has publicly stated they have no plans to add one. The latest version, 5.0.4, still runs under Rosetta 2 on M-series Macs today, but Apple is removing Rosetta in macOS 28 (September 2028), at which point this app will stop launching entirely on newer Mac hardware. You should migrate to a currently maintained VPN client that runs natively on Apple Silicon well before that deadline. Common alternatives include Tunnelblick (free, open-source, native Apple Silicon support), Mullvad VPN (free, privacy-focused, native), ProtonVPN (commercial, native), and Cisco's own AnyConnect client (if you need enterprise-specific protocol support). If your workflow relies on Shimo's specific protocol support or automation features, contact your network administrator or the alternative vendors directly to confirm feature parity before switching.
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