Pangolin, the open-source zero-trust remote access platform that combines reverse-proxy-style access with VPN-like connectivity, has released version 1.20. The main new feature is the redesigned Resource Launcher.
This page appears upon sign-in, particularly for non-admin users seeking quick access to their permitted resources. Previously, the launcher displayed available resources but offered limited organizational options. Resources can now be grouped by site or label, searched, filtered, displayed in grid or list view, and organized by collapsing unnecessary sections.
Saved views are another key addition. These allow users to preserve their launcher setup, including filters, grouping, layout, and other settings. Users can set a personal default or create named views accessible via tabs. Administrators can create organization-wide views and defaults, while still maintaining personal views.
Admins also get a new global command palette. By pressing Ctrl+K on Windows or ⌘K on macOS, administrators can open a search interface from anywhere in the Pangolin dashboard. From there, they can jump directly to dashboard pages such as Sites, Users, and Roles, or search for public resources, private resources, and sites by name.
This release also streamlines private resource management. Previously, creating or editing a private resource was handled in a pop-up modal, which was suitable for small setups but inconsistent with how other entities were managed. In Pangolin 1.20, private resources now have dedicated create and edit pages, aligning with the rest of the interface.
There are also two notable smaller updates. First, Labels, introduced in Pangolin 1.19, are now available in the Community Edition. Second, VNC connections now support a username field in addition to the password. Previously, only a password was required, but adding a username field improves compatibility with more VNC servers, including macOS’s built-in VNC server.
For more details, see the announcement or refer to the changelog.
