miniwol ☆
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Description:
Small menu bar tool for sending Wake on LAN (WOL) network packets
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.1.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: wol networking utility menu-bar wake-on-lan
Install: brew install --cask miniwol
About:
miniWOL is a lightweight menu bar utility designed to simplify sending Wake on LAN magic packets to network devices. It allows users to quickly wake up computers, servers, or other WOL-enabled hardware from their Mac without needing complex command-line tools. The application provides a straightforward interface for managing device lists and sending wake-up calls on demand.
Key Features:
  • Menu bar utility for quick access
  • Simple device list management
  • Supports multiple target devices
  • Minimal system resource usage
Use Cases:
  • Waking up a home media server or NAS from a Mac
  • Remotely powering on a Windows PC for remote access
  • Managing multiple computers in a local network
Alternatives:
  • wakeonlan – Command-line tool requiring manual setup vs miniWOL's GUI approach
  • LanWake – Similar GUI utility with different feature set
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:27pm 2.1.4 0 VERSION_BUMP c0a67359
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