WSL Manager 2 – GUI for WSL distros, now also native VMs on macOS (github.com)

WSL Manager 2.0 has just launched, bringing significant enhancements including support for macOS, native Linux VMs, and an integrated AI layer. This version enables users to manage WSL distributions on remote Windows hosts through SSH and introduces a variety of user experience improvements following a comprehensive UI/UX audit. Among its new features are an AI Workspace for seamless Linux VM setups, an interactive AI Chat, and a built-in MCP server for automating tasks across distros and VMs. This release is significant for the AI/ML community as it not only democratizes access to advanced Linux environments across different platforms (Windows and macOS) but also harnesses AI capabilities to streamline configurations, troubleshooting, and deployment processes. Key technical features include a curated VM creation flow, detailed resource management, and an intuitive snippet editor for community sharing. The addition of a Pro subscription model allows users to unlock these AI functionalities while continuing to maintain the core management tools as free and open source, supporting ongoing development.