Tailscale

Take full control of your private network directly from your desk. The Tailscale Connector plugin provides a seamless way to manage your VPN state and routing without ever clicking through system menus. Whether you are a developer switching environments or a privacy-conscious user routing through a secure home base, this plugin puts your network at your fingertips.

Core Features

One-Tap Connectivity: Instantly toggle your Tailscale VPN connection on or off. No more hunting for the client icon—just press and connect.

Exit Node Switching: Dedicated support for Exit Nodes. Assign a specific hostname or IP address to a button to toggle your traffic through a trusted gateway instantly.

Real-Time Status Icons: Stay informed with high-contrast visual feedback:

Bright White: Indicates an Active connection or an Enabled exit node.

Dimmed Grey: Indicates you are Disconnected or the exit node is Inactive.

Why You Need This

"The Tailscale Connector eliminates the 'menu-diving' fatigue for power users who frequently jump in and out of their mesh networks."

Global Toggle

Quickly join your Tailscale tailnet for secure file access or remote SSH.

Exit Node Toggle

Instantly mask your public IP by routing through a pre-configured exit node (ideal for public Wi-Fi).Visual ConfirmationGlance at your Stream Deck to know exactly if your VPN is active before you start browsing.

Setup & Requirements

Install the plugin via the Elgato Marketplace.

Drag and Drop the "Connect" or "Exit Node" action onto your Stream Deck key.

Configure your Exit Node by entering the target Hostname or IP Address in the property inspector.

Authenticated: Ensure the Tailscale CLI or application is installed and authenticated on your machine.

Technical Note

This plugin utilizes Tailscale’s local control mechanisms to ensure fast response times and secure state changes. It is designed to be lightweight, responsive, and a perfect companion for your remote workflow.

Keep your Tailnet close. Download the Tailscale Connector today.

Bug fix - Connection to exit node.