MUDlink Desktop Client
The ultimate high-performance standalone desktop client engineered for Aethelgaard and built to connect to any MUD world in the realm.
Engineered for Adventurers & Power Players
Powered by C# .NET 8 WPF, MoonSharp Lua, and NAudio for native desktop performance
High-Performance Socket Pipeline
Built on System.IO.Pipelines and multi-threaded TCP/SSL sockets for zero-latency command
dispatch and rapid log rendering without browser tab throttles.
Embedded MoonSharp Lua Engine
Full embedded Lua v2.0 scripting environment for writing custom triggers, automated combat routines, gag filters, and complex game bots.
2D Automap & A* Pathfinding
Vector canvas automap fed by GMCP Room.Info packet streams with A* shortest-path navigation,
multi-floor Z-level tracking, and speedwalk pacing.
TrueColor & 5 Built-In Dark Themes
Full 24-bit TrueColor RGB ANSI color rendering with live hot-swappable themes (Dracula, Nord, Solarized, Monokai, Tokyo Night).
Encrypted Credentials (DPAPI)
Auto-login passwords and server profile tokens stored with Windows DPAPI hardware-backed encryption for maximum security.
Numpad Movement & Command Chaining
Built-in numpad directional controls (8/2/4/6/9/7/3/1/+/-), custom F1-F12 keybindings, and semicolon
multi-command chaining (stand; cast fireball; retreat).
NAudio Sound Triggers & Logging
Trigger custom WAV/MP3 sound cues on key matches and export 1-click HTML formatted session logs with color preservation.
Multi-Session Tabs & Server Manager
Connect to multiple MUD worlds simultaneously in separate tabs with custom PNG server logos and pre/post-connect auto-login scripts.
100% Portable Executable
Single self-contained MUDlink.exe (2.55 MB). No .NET installation required. Run directly from
USB or Desktop.
How to Get Started in 30 Seconds
Download Executable
Click the download button to save MUDlink.exe directly to your PC.
Launch Client
Double click MUDlink.exe to open. No installation wizard required!
Enter the Realm
Log into Aethelgaard or input custom server details to start adventuring!