amazon-workspaces
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Description:
Cloud native persistent desktop virtualization
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.31.0.6030@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @AWSCloud  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: virtualization remote-desktop windows cloud aws productivity
Install: brew install --cask amazon-workspaces
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • microsoft-remote-desktop – Connects to local or remote Windows hosts but requires manual VM or server management
  • paralles-desktop – Runs Windows locally via virtualization, requiring a Windows license and significant local resources
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 27, 2026 6:43pm 5.31.0.6030 0 VERSION_BUMP 36e7a0e5
Aug 7, 2025 12:48am 5.29.1.5955 0 VERSION_BUMP 56655131
Aug 7, 2024 7:38pm 5.22.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 47ec455e
Jul 4, 2024 9:26am 5.21.0.5194 0 VERSION_BUMP 382506b4