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openconnect for Mac

Open client for Cisco AnyConnect VPN

Quick answer: openconnect is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install openconnect. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only licence. It has 813 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What openconnect is

openconnect is a security tool for macOS: open client for Cisco AnyConnect VPN.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only licence.

How to install openconnect

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install openconnect.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install openconnect on Mac?

Run brew install openconnect in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is openconnect open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-only licence.

Does openconnect run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is openconnect?

It was installed 813 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1185 in this catalogue.

What version of openconnect is current?

The latest packaged version is 9.21.