IISExpressGUI is an open-source graphical user interface designed to simplify the management of Microsoft IIS Express web servers. Because IIS Express does not include a native admin UI control panel, developers traditionally have to manage it using command-line tools or through Visual Studio.
The tool bridges this gap by offering a lightweight, Windows-native desktop application. Core Features
Manage Web Sites: Easily start and stop local websites managed via IIS Express.
Site Configuration: Add new web sites to the IIS Express configuration or modify existing configurations without manually editing files.
No IDE Required: Allows you to configure and run sites without having to open Visual Studio or a terminal. Technical Details & Limitations
Tech Stack: It is a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application written in C#.
Path Dependency: The application natively targets the default installation path under %Program Files%\IIS Express.
Configuration Syncing: It handles the local applicationhost.config file. However, it may not track state if sites are simultaneously started or stopped via external tools like the Windows tray icon or Visual Studio.
Installation: It runs as a portable executable (IISExpressGUI.exe) and does not require a complex installation process.
You can check out the live documentation and overview on the IISExpressGUI GitHub Pages site.
If you are looking for alternative graphical utilities with broader scopes, you might also look at projects like Jexus Manager on GitHub which provides cross-platform management for IIS, IIS Express, and Jexus web servers. IISExpressGUI – GitHub Pages
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