Description:
Cloud native persistent desktop virtualization
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 5.32.0.6080@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@AWSCloud |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
virtualization
remote-desktop
windows
cloud
aws
productivity
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Install:
brew install --cask amazon-workspaces
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About:
Amazon Workspaces provides secure, cloud-native persistent desktop virtualization for macOS. It enables users to access a full Windows desktop environment hosted in the AWS cloud, eliminating the need for local Windows licensing or hardware. This client application serves as the secure gateway to provisioned WorkSpaces, delivering a responsive desktop experience over the internet.
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Key Features:
- Secure access to cloud-hosted Windows desktops from macOS
- Persistent desktop environments with integrated AWS services
- Optimized display protocol for responsive remote performance
- Support for multiple WorkSpace profiles and seamless switching
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Use Cases:
- Running Windows-only enterprise applications on a Mac
- Providing secure remote desktop access for distributed teams
- Developing and testing Windows software from a macOS host
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Alternatives:
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microsoft-remote-desktop
– Connects to local or remote Windows hosts but requires manual VM or server management
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paralles-desktop
– Runs Windows locally via virtualization, requiring a Windows license and significant local resources
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| Apr 24, 2026 1:11am |
5.32.0.6080 |
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| Jan 27, 2026 6:43pm |
5.31.0.6030 |
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| Aug 7, 2025 12:48am |
5.29.1.5955 |
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| Aug 7, 2024 7:38pm |
5.22.0 |
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5.21.0.5194 |
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| Oct 26, 2023 6:07pm |
5.16.0.4452 |
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| Sep 20, 2023 1:35pm |
5.15.1.4437 |
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| Aug 4, 2023 11:12pm |
5.11.0.4363 |
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| Jun 23, 2023 1:39pm |
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| Dec 21, 2022 10:07pm |
5.6.0.2715 |
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