lakinduakash/linux-wifi-hotspot

Feature-rich wifi hotspot creator for Linux which provides both GUI and command-line interface. It is also able to create a hotspot using the same wifi card...

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Summary Information

Updated 1 hour ago
Added to GitGenius on September 15th, 2026
Created on February 28th, 2019
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 196 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 390
Total Stargazers: 4,391 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 44 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 4.0 days
Mean response time: 70.1 days
90th percentile: 197.1 days
Tracked items: 76

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How this project is maintained

100% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. Three people close 62% of everything that gets resolved.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 84
New in 7 days: 0
Closed in 7 days: 0
Avg open age: 652 days
Stale 30+ days: 81
Stale 90+ days: 78

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 0
Closed in 7 days: 0
Comments in 7 days: 0
Events in 7 days: 0

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Detailed Description

linux-wifi-hotspot is a WiFi hotspot creator for Linux that provides both graphical and command-line interfaces for sharing internet connectivity over wireless networks.

The tool solves the problem of creating and managing WiFi hotspots on Linux systems, a capability that is often cumbersome to set up manually. Its distinguishing feature is the ability to create a hotspot using the same WiFi card that is already connected to an access point, mirroring functionality available in Windows 10. The project offers both a GUI built with GTK3 and a command-line interface, allowing users to choose their preferred interaction method.

The tool is suited for Linux users who need straightforward hotspot creation without diving into network configuration details. It works across distributions including Ubuntu and Arch Linux. The GUI approach makes it accessible to users who prefer graphical tools, while the command-line interface serves those integrating hotspot creation into scripts or preferring terminal-based workflows.

Development activity shows consistent engagement with bug fixes and feature refinements across multiple areas of the codebase. The project maintains responsiveness to user-reported issues and incorporates community contributions. Work spans both the shell scripting core and the GTK3 interface layer, indicating active maintenance of both the command-line and graphical components.