MeshCentral

MeshCentral
Original authorYlian Saint-Hilaire
DevelopersCommunity contributors,
Simon Smith (maintainer)
Release2007 (MeshCentral v1),
June 16, 2017 (MeshCentral, current)
Stable release
1.2.5 / August 12, 2026
Written inServer: JavaScript (Node.js)

MeshAgent: C, JavaScript (DukTape)

MeshCentral Agent for Android: Kotlin
Operating systemWindows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD (MeshAgent)
Android (MeshCentral Agent for Android)
LicenseApache-2.0
Websitemeshcentral.com
Repositorygithub.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral

MeshCentral is an open-source remote administration tool originally developed by Yilan Saint-Hilaire. It provides remote control, hardware and software inventory, system monitoring, and background management including remote terminal and file management. It can also integrate with Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) to provide out-of-band management. Use cases include providing IT support and managed services. It can also be used for managing a set of devices in an Internet of things deployment.

The open-source remote monitoring and management tool TacticalRMM uses MeshCentral to power its remote desktop, terminal, and file management features.

History

MeshCentral was originally designed in 2010. This version is now known as MeshCentral v1. In 2017, MeshCentral was rewritten to make use of more modern technologies including Node.js, WebSockets, and WebRTC. Until 2022, Intel was a significant sponsor of the MeshCentral project.

Abuse by threat actors

Due to it being an open-source project, MeshCentral and its MeshAgent are occasionally abused by threat actors, including state-sponsored advanced persistent threats (APTs), as a remote access trojan (RAT) or botnet.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Release 1.2.5". GitHub. August 12, 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
  2. ↑ Miller, Scott Alan (2022-03-03). Linux Administration Best Practices: Practical solutions to approaching the design and management of Linux systems. Packt Publishing Ltd. p. 331. ISBN 978-1-80056-576-0.
  3. 1 2 3 "Design and Architecture - MeshCentral Documentation". ylianst.github.io. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  4. ↑ "Intel AMT - MeshCentral Documentation". ylianst.github.io. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  5. ↑ Cheruvu, Sunil; Kumar, Anil; Smith, Ned; Wheeler, David M. (2019-08-13). "Device Management". Demystifying Internet of Things Security: Successful IoT Device/Edge and Platform Security Deployment. Apress. ISBN 978-1-4842-2896-8.
  6. ↑ Ylianst. "MeshCentral news, Sponsorship and Opportunities · Ylianst MeshCentral · Discussion #4795". GitHub. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  7. ↑ "Iran-based Cyber Actors Enabling Ransomware Attacks on US Organizations | CISA". www.cisa.gov. 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  8. ↑ Baran, Guru (2025-05-15). "Hackers Disguised Remote Access Malware as Microsoft Edge service". Cyber Security News. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  9. ↑ "Ukrainian Government Agencies Hit By Stealthy MeshAgent Malware Campaign". 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2025-08-05.