Does it work on WSL?

[e-t-l]

WSL2 allows Windows to run Linux programs including GUI apps, though I know it also has limitations with things like Bluetooth. Is Vortex able to run on Windows in WSL?

[6t9xstar]

WSL2 may be able to run parts of Vortex, but I would not assume full functionality without testing.

The GUI is built with Tauri, and WSL2 supports Linux GUI applications through WSLg. However, Vortex also depends on BlueZ, D-Bus and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for device discovery and pairing.

The main challenge is Bluetooth hardware access: WSLg provides GUI integration, not automatic access to the Windows Bluetooth adapter through Linux BlueZ.

A few things need verification:

• Does the Vortex daemon detect a working Bluetooth adapter inside WSL2?
• Can BlueZ perform BLE scanning and pairing?
• Do D-Bus services and background processes work correctly?
• Does LAN/Wi-Fi communication work between the WSL environment and Android?

For basic GUI testing, WSL2 is worth trying. For reliable Bluetooth pairing and background integration, a native Linux installation or VM with verified Bluetooth passthrough would be a safer option.

Has anyone tested Vortex under WSL2 with a USB Bluetooth adapter passed through to Linux?