gowol

gowol is a Linux utility for sending the request needed to wake a compatible device remotely. Its main role is to make that wake-up request available from a computer or other system where the tool is installed. This can support workflows in which a computer remains powered down or inactive until it is needed. The application is intended for a focused system-management task rather than general-purpose computing.

gowol is distributed as open-source software, with its source code available under an open-source license. This allows users to examine the code or work with it under the terms of that license. The tool’s purpose is limited to the remote wake request described for compatible devices. It does not need to be presented as a broader device-management suite.

In MirrorNest, gowol is listed for Linux under the System Tools category. That category places it with utilities concerned with operating system and device-management tasks. MirrorNest mirrors the official build directly onto its own storage rather than presenting an unrelated repackaging. The mirrored build is scanned for malware before publication, giving Linux users a catalog download tied to the official build.