MeshCentral

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MeshCentral
Original author(s) Ylian Saint-Hilaire
Developer(s) Community contributors,
Simon Smith (maintainer)
Initial release2007 (MeshCentral v1),
June 16, 2017 (MeshCentral, current)
Stable release
1.1.48 / July 22, 2025
Repository github.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral
Written inServer: JavaScript (Node.js)

MeshAgent: C, JavaScript (DukTape)

MeshCentral Agent for Android: Kotlin
Operating system Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD (MeshAgent)
Android (MeshCentral Agent for Android)
License Apache-2.0
Website meshcentral.com

MeshCentral is an open-source remote monitoring and management (RMM) 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. [1] It can also integrate with Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) to provide out-of-band management. [2] Use cases include providing IT support and managed services.

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History

MeshCentral was originally designed in 2010. This version is now known as MeshCentral v1. [1] In 2017, MeshCentral was rewritten to make use of more modern technologies including Node.js, WebSockets, and WebRTC. [1] Until 2022, Intel was a significant sponsor of the MeshCentral project. [3]

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), [4] as a remote access trojan (RAT) or botnet. [5] [6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Design and Architecture - MeshCentral Documentation". ylianst.github.io. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  2. ↑ "Intel AMT - MeshCentral Documentation". ylianst.github.io. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  3. ↑ Ylianst. "MeshCentral news, Sponsorship and Opportunities · Ylianst MeshCentral · Discussion #4795". GitHub. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  4. ↑ "Iran-based Cyber Actors Enabling Ransomware Attacks on US Organizations | CISA". www.cisa.gov. 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  5. ↑ Baran, Guru (2025-05-15). "Hackers Disguised Remote Access Malware as Microsoft Edge service". Cyber Security News. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  6. ↑ "Ukrainian Government Agencies Hit By Stealthy MeshAgent Malware Campaign". 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
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