# TailScout

> TailScout is a free, open-source native Rust + GTK4/libadwaita desktop GUI for Tailscale on Linux.

Official project links:

- Landing page: https://shreyam1008.github.io/tailScout/
- Source code: https://github.com/shreyam1008/tailScout
- Releases: https://github.com/shreyam1008/tailScout/releases
- Issues: https://github.com/shreyam1008/tailScout/issues
- Author: Shreyam Adhikari — https://shreyam1008.com.np

Key facts:

- Independent open-source project, not an official Tailscale product.
- Native Linux desktop application written in Rust.
- Uses GTK4 and libadwaita, not Electron.
- Wraps the official Tailscale CLI and LocalAPI.
- Supports tailnet status, device list, connect/disconnect, Taildrop, exit nodes, account switching, diagnostics, and Polkit operator permission repair.
- Licensed under MIT.
- Linux first; Windows and macOS planned later.

Common search phrases:

- Tailscale GUI for Linux
- native Tailscale Linux GUI
- Rust GTK4 Tailscale client
- Taildrop GUI Linux
- Tailscale exit node GUI
- no Electron Tailscale desktop app