WSL Manager
A GUI to quickly manage your WSL2 instances
Why it is included
Windows Store app to manage WSL2 instances: install, uninstall, start, stop, label, rename, quick actions for VS Code, Windows Terminal, Explorer, and shared scripts.
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (container management).
Strengths
- ~3,734 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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