MeshCentral
Run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.
Actively maintained with regular releases.
Commit activity more than 62% of tracked projects; popularity more than 74%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 7.3k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 1.2.6 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 |
| Built with | Nodejs |
Is MeshCentral actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 467 commits, of which 155 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 52 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, 1.2.6, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
MeshCentral ranks #5 of 15 in Remote Access, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What MeshCentral actually does
MeshCentral is a self-hosted web application designed for remote device management and control across local networks and the internet. It provides administrators with a centralised interface to interact with managed computers. The platform is built using Node.js and distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Best fit: System administrators and IT support teams who require a dedicated, self-hosted solution for managing multiple remote endpoints without relying on third-party cloud services.
Worth knowing: Self-hosting a remote management infrastructure introduces significant security responsibilities, as any misconfiguration could expose managed endpoints to unauthorised access.
Deployment notes
As a Node.js application, it typically requires a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination and persistent storage to maintain configuration data and device state.
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