WSL Manager
A GUI to quickly manage your WSL2 instances.
What’s new
Verified 5h agoWSL Manager 2.0 is the biggest release since the app was written: it runs on **macOS** now, it gained an **AI layer** (an isolated agent workspace, a chat that knows your setup, and an MCP server so your own tools can drive it), it can manage a **remote Windows host's WSL over SSH**, and every screen went through a full UI/UX audit.
## Downloads
| Platform | Get it |
|---|---|
| Windows (recommended) | [Microsoft Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/9NWS9K95NMJB) — Pro is a one-time purchase there |
| Windows, no Store | `wsl2-distro-manager-v2.0.0-setup.exe` (installer), or the portable `.zip` below, or `winget install Bostrot.WSLManager` |
| macOS (Apple silicon, beta) | `wsl2-distro-manager-v2.0.0-macos.dmg` (signed and notarized), or `brew install --cask bostrot/tap/wsl-manager` |
**Pro** unlocks the AI features: a one-time purchase in the Microsoft Store, or a licence key from [wslmanager.com/buy](https://wslmanager.com/buy/) for macOS and non-Store installs. No subscription, free updates.
Why a paid tier at all? WSL Manager has been a one-person, spare-time project since 2021. Managing your distros and VMs stays free and open source; Pro is the AI layer on top,
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## Downloads
| Platform | Get it |
|---|---|
| Windows (recommended) | [Microsoft Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/9NWS9K95NMJB) — Pro is a one-time purchase there |
| Windows, no Store | `wsl2-distro-manager-v2.0.0-setup.exe` (installer), or the portable `.zip` below, or `winget install Bostrot.WSLManager` |
| macOS (Apple silicon, beta) | `wsl2-distro-manager-v2.0.0-macos.dmg` (signed and notarized), or `brew install --cask bostrot/tap/wsl-manager` |
**Pro** unlocks the AI features: a one-time purchase in the Microsoft Store, or a licence key from [wslmanager.com/buy](https://wslmanager.com/buy/) for macOS and non-Store installs. No subscription, free updates.
Why a paid tier at all? WSL Manager has been a one-person, spare-time project since 2021. Managing your distros and VMs stays free and open source; Pro is the AI layer on top,
Official download sources
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SHA-256
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Platforms: Windows
WSL Manager compared
A factual, side-by-side overview based only on verified data.
| Attribute | WSL Manager This page | Motrix Next | Microsoft PowerToys | Interscience Scan Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | Bostrot | agalwood | Microsoft | Interscience |
| Category | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows |
| Official sources | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Verified official | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I download WSL Manager safely?
Use the official sources listed on this page. Each link is validated against an approved publisher domain and routes through a safe internal redirect — no third-party or bundled installers.
Which platforms does WSL Manager support?
WSL Manager is available for Windows.
Is this the official WSL Manager download?
Yes. Every source shown here is validated against the publisher’s approved domain and editorially reviewed before being published.
Who develops WSL Manager?
WSL Manager is developed by Bostrot.
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