GPS tracker emulation for monitoring systems

Emulate GPS trackers from GUI or CLI.

FakeGPS Tracker 2.2.0 sends synthetic GPS data to monitoring servers from a desktop app or a headless command line. Replay GPX routes, run profiles over SSH or CI, and test Windows, Linux and macOS deployments without physical hardware.

Download 2.2.0 How it works

v2.2.0 build 13 — Windows · macOS · Linux · CLI

LIVE FEED

Tracker active

Latitude38.72264° N

Longitude-9.14051° W

Altitude47.3m

Speed24.6km/h

Accuracy±3m

Heading142°

Active profile

commute_morning.gpx

Capabilities

GUI and CLI for realistic GPS tracker tests.

GPX track replay

Load GPX routes, replay them at a custom speed, tune the send interval, and loop realistic movement on a live map.

Headless CLI

Run without a graphical session in Terminal, over SSH, or in CI. Start several profiles at once with different IDs.

18 protocol variants

Version 2.2.0 keeps the original six formats and adds Teltonika Codec 8/8E, Galileosky, Queclink, Navtelecom, Ruptela, Arnavi, NaviSet, ADM51, FORT 5D and JT/T 808 2013.

TCP, UDP & SSL/TLS

Send data over plain TCP, encrypted TCP SSL/TLS, or UDP to compatible tracking and fleet platforms.

Profiles and logs

Save device profiles, set IMEI, battery, satellites and GSM signal, and keep a work log for repeatable tests.

Windows, Linux, macOS

Installers and portable packages include the required runtime. Users do not need Node.js, npm or Electron.

Version 2.2.0

What is new compared with 2.1.3.

CLI, macOS support, multi-profile runs and eight interface languages were already available in 2.1.3. The main 2.2.0 change is protocol coverage: from 6 formats to 18 protocol variants.

protocol variants

new formats

GUI + CLI

same protocol set

New protocol families

Added Teltonika Codec 8/8E, Galileosky, Queclink GL200 @Track ASCII V1.02, Navtelecom NTCB/FLEX 2.0, Ruptela, Arnavi Protocol III, NaviSet v2, NaviSet with tags, ADM51 1.08, FORT 5D and JT/T 808 revision 2013.

Transport rules per protocol

Teltonika and Queclink support TCP, TLS and UDP. Galileosky, Navtelecom, Ruptela, Arnavi, NaviSet, ADM, FORT and JT/T 808 2013 support TCP and TLS.

Reliable exchange handling

The app handles connection and authorization rules, fragmented TCP responses, acknowledgement matching, reconnects and retries of the current point after failures or timeouts.

Safer profiles

IDs, transport choices and GPX altitude values are validated before transmission. New ID restrictions do not affect the original six formats.

Queclink ASCII and the earlier GT06 / GL200 mode are different formats. The complete field reference is documented in PROTOCOLS.md inside CLI packages.

Protocols

18 protocol variants for GUI and CLI profiles.

Choose the protocol in the app or in the JSON profile. The protocol does not change the server address or port automatically.

Kept from earlier versions

ProtocolJSON profile IDTransport

Wialon IPSexisting-TCP, TLS, UDP

TK103 / GPS103existing-TCP, TLS, UDP

GT06 / GL200existing-TCP, TLS, UDP

Meitrackexisting-TCP, TLS, UDP

EGTSexisting-TCP, TLS, UDP

SeTracker / Beesureexisting-TCP, TLS, UDP

Added in 2.2.0

ProtocolJSON profile IDTransport

Teltonika Codec 8newteltonikaTCP, TLS, UDP

Teltonika Codec 8 Extendednewteltonika-8eTCP, TLS, UDP

GalileoskynewgalileoskyTCP, TLS

Queclink GL200 @Track ASCII V1.02newqueclinkTCP, TLS, UDP

Navtelecom NTCB/FLEX 2.0newnavtelecomTCP, TLS

RuptelanewruptelaTCP, TLS

Arnavi Protocol IIInewarnaviTCP, TLS

NaviSet v2newnavisetTCP, TLS

NaviSet with tagsnewnaviset-tagsTCP, TLS

ADM51 1.08newadmTCP, TLS

FORT 5DnewfortTCP, TLS

JT/T 808 revision 2013newjt808TCP, TLS

Queclink ASCII and the earlier GT06 / GL200 mode are different formats. Field availability and precision depend on the selected protocol; the full field reference is in PROTOCOLS.md inside CLI packages.

Workflow

From package to live tracking in six steps.

Download a package

Use the Windows installer, Linux AppImage or DEB, macOS Apple Silicon ZIP, or a standalone CLI package for automation.

Configure profile

Enter the device ID or IMEI, choose a protocol, transport, server address, port, speed and send interval.

Use the built-in test server

fakegps.com runs a live GPS server. Use host 'fakegps.com', port '5569', protocol 'Meitrack' — no setup needed. Or point the app at your own server.

Draw or load a GPX route

Draw a route point by point on fakegps.com or load an existing GPX file in the app or CLI profile.

Draw route →

Start GUI or CLI

Press Start in the app, or run the CLI profile from Terminal, SSH or CI. Multiple profiles can run at the same time.

Verify in real time

Go to fakegps.com, enter your device IMEI or ID, and watch the tracker move live on the map as data arrives.

Check device → →

CLI guide

How to run FakeGPS Tracker from the command line.

Use the standalone CLI package when you need automation, SSH access, CI checks or several tracker profiles running in parallel without a graphical session.

Download CLI package

Choose the CLI archive for your OS: Windows win32-x64, Linux x64 or macOS darwin-arm64. Unpack it into a working folder.

Create or edit a profile

Use an example profile as a template. Set device ID or IMEI, protocol, transport, host, port, GPX file, speed and send interval.

Validate before sending

Run with --validate to check the profile and GPX file without opening a network connection.

Start transmission

Run the same command without --validate. The CLI sends positions until the route ends, loops, or you stop the process.

Run multiple profiles

Start separate CLI processes with different profiles and IDs. This is useful for load tests and multi-device demos.

CLI quick start

# 1. Check that the CLI starts
./fakegps-tracker-cli --version
./fakegps-tracker-cli --help

# 2. Validate a profile without connecting to a server
./fakegps-tracker-cli --profile examples/device-a.json --validate

# 3. Send one profile to your test server
./fakegps-tracker-cli --profile profiles/device-a.json

# 4. Run several trackers at once
./fakegps-tracker-cli --profile profiles/device-a.json &
./fakegps-tracker-cli --profile profiles/device-b.json &
wait

No desktop session required

CLI works in Terminal, SSH sessions and CI jobs. Node.js, npm and Electron are bundled in the package.

macOS first launch

If macOS blocks downloaded files, follow MACOS-FIRST-RUN.txt and allow only this verified bundle.

Linux runtime

The CLI runtime targets Linux kernel 4.18+ and glibc 2.28+. GUI packages may need a desktop session; AppImage may need FUSE.

Desktop app

The same tracker emulator on Windows and macOS.

Version 2.2.0 keeps the full map interface and adds command-line operation for servers, SSH sessions and CI pipelines.

FakeGPS Tracker 2.2.0 on Windows — Windows GUI with live map, GPX route, protocol settings and tracker parameters.

FakeGPS Tracker 2.2.0 on macOS — macOS Apple Silicon build with the same map workflow and built-in CLI package.

Download

FakeGPS Tracker 2.2.0 build 13 for Windows, macOS and Linux.

GUI packages include the app and CLI runtime. Standalone CLI packages are available for automation and servers.

Primary downloads

Recommended packages for normal use.

Windows Installer

x64 · Windows 10+ · recommended

GUI and CLI installer for normal Windows setup.

133.7 MB

Linux AppImage

x86_64 · single file

Portable Linux GUI package; may require FUSE.

170.3 MB

Linux DEB

Debian / Ubuntu · amd64

Package-manager install with GUI and CLI.

118.1 MB

macOS Apple Silicon

ARM64 · macOS 13.5+

ZIP with FakeGPS Tracker.app and CLI for Apple Silicon Macs.

165.5 MB

Additional packages

Portable and full archives for manual installation.

Windows Portable EXE

x64 · no installer

Run the GUI without installing.

125.4 MB

Windows ZIP

x64 · full archive

Unpacked folder with GUI and CLI.

187.0 MB

Linux TAR.GZ

x64 · full archive

Unpacked folder with GUI and CLI.

161.5 MB

Command line / SSH / CI

Standalone CLI packages run without a graphical session and can start several profiles with different IDs.

Windows CLI

win32-x64 · automation

Command-line package for Windows x64.

34.0 MB

Linux CLI

x64 · SSH / CI

Headless CLI; Linux kernel 4.18+ and glibc 2.28+.

44.7 MB

macOS CLI

darwin-arm64 · SSH / CI

Standalone CLI for Apple Silicon Macs.

39.5 MB

Documentation

Checksums and release notes.

macOS first run

8 languages · Gatekeeper

First launch instructions for GUI and CLI on macOS.

TXT

SHA256SUMS

Checksums

SHA-256 checksums for every release file.

TXT

On macOS, first launch may require System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway. See MACOS-FIRST-RUN.txt.

SHA-256 checksums are published in SHA256SUMS.txt.