impala

terminal user interface for managing Wi-Fi networks

TLDR

Launch in station mode
$ impala
Launch in Access Point mode
$ impala -m ap
Navigate between sections
$ Tab / Shift+Tab
Select a network
$ Space
Show hotkeys
$ ?

SYNOPSIS

impala [options]

DESCRIPTION

impala is a terminal user interface (TUI) for managing Wi-Fi networks. It provides an interactive way to scan, connect, and manage wireless connections without using the command line directly.

PARAMETERS

-m, --mode MODE

Set operating mode: "station" (default) or "ap" (Access Point)
-h, --help
Display help information
-V, --version
Display version information

INSTALL

sudo pacman -S impala
sudo apk add impala
sudo zypper install impala
nix profile install nixpkgs#impala

CAVEATS

Requires appropriate wireless interface and permissions. Access Point mode requires a compatible wireless adapter that supports AP mode. Uses iwd (iNet Wireless Daemon) as the backend.

HISTORY

impala was created to provide a user-friendly TUI for wireless network management, making it easier to manage Wi-Fi connections in terminal environments.

SEE ALSO

iwctl(1), nmtui(1), nmcli(1), wpa_cli(8)