tufw

tufw is a terminal user interface for Ubuntu's Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw) that provides an interactive alternative to command-line firewall management. The tool presents a graphical interface within the terminal for adding, editing, and removing firewall rules without requiring knowledge of ufw's command syntax.

Built with Go and the tview library, tufw offers a menu-driven approach to firewall configuration that simplifies rule management for users unfamiliar with ufw commands. The interface displays current rules and provides forms for creating new ones, making firewall administration more accessible through visual interaction rather than memorizing CLI parameters.

The tool requires root privileges to function since it needs to interact with the system's firewall configuration. It's particularly useful for system administrators or users who need to manage firewall rules occasionally but don't want to reference ufw documentation each time.

Installation

# via APT
sudo apt install tufw_0.1.0_linux_amd64.deb

# via AUR
yaourt -S tufw-git