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OpenWOL

f-droid.orgDevice management & monitoring

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on Google Play and has been in the index since 2 Jul 2026. How this is checked

OpenWOL is an Android app that lets users send Wake-on-LAN magic packets to devices on their local network, enabling remote device wake-up. It supports automation based on Wi-Fi SSID, operates entirely locally with no cloud or tracking, and is open source. Ideal for IT professionals and home users managing networked devices.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Allows users to remotely wake up devices on their local network using Wake-on-LAN from Android.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: IT professionals and home network users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: workflow_automation

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: MOBILE, WEB · deployment: browser, android

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Record sources: f-droid.org · f-droid.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Device management & monitoring space, OpenWOL takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It allows users to remotely wake up devices on their local network using Wake-on-LAN from Android. Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenWOL is an open-source project aimed at IT professionals and home network users. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and Android.

Behind OpenWOL is Julien Cardoux. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include wake-on-LAN packets, local network only, and automation triggers. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Wake-on-LAN packets
  • Local network only
  • Automation triggers
  • SSID-based automation
  • No tracking
  • No ads

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wake-on-lannetwork-automationandroid-utilitylocal-network

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License
Open Source
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Frequently asked questions about OpenWOL

What does OpenWOL do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenWOL allows users to remotely wake up devices on their local network using Wake-on-LAN from Android. It is catalogued under Device management & monitoring on PulseGate.
Who is OpenWOL for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenWOL is an open-source project built for IT professionals and home network users.
Does OpenWOL have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — OpenWOL is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does OpenWOL run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: OpenWOL runs on the web and Android.
Is OpenWOL still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026.
Who develops OpenWOL?
OpenWOL is developed by Julien Cardoux.
Is OpenWOL open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — OpenWOL is open source under the Open Source license.
What languages does OpenWOL support?
The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

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