NordVPN has open-sourced its Linux graphical user interface application. The company updated its Snap package to incorporate the app. Meshnet features are set to follow as the next open-source release.
NordVPN announced the open-sourcing of its Linux GUI app, making the code publicly available for developers and users. This move enhances transparency and allows community contributions to the VPN service's Linux client.
In conjunction with the release, NordVPN updated its Snap package distribution to include the new open-source GUI. Snap packages simplify installation on Linux distributions, broadening accessibility for Linux users seeking a graphical interface for the VPN.
Looking ahead, NordVPN plans to open-source its Meshnet feature next. Meshnet enables secure peer-to-peer connections, and this step could foster further innovation in the tool's development.
The announcement aligns with growing trends in the cybersecurity industry toward open-source practices, potentially improving security through collective scrutiny.