chrome-remote-desktop-host
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Description:
Remotely access another computer through the Google Chrome browser
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 145.0.7632.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @google  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: remote-access remote-support screen-sharing vnc google cross-platform
Install: brew install --cask chrome-remote-desktop-host
About:
Chrome Remote Desktop Host enables secure remote access and support for computers via the Chrome browser or Chromebook. It allows users to remotely access another computer's desktop, applications, and files over the internet. This service runs in the background to facilitate on-demand remote assistance or remote access connections.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform remote access via Chrome browser
  • Secure connections using Google's infrastructure
  • On-demand remote support without pre-installed software
  • Headless background service capability
Use Cases:
  • Providing remote technical support to family or colleagues
  • Accessing your work computer from home or while traveling
  • Remote server administration and management
Alternatives:
  • teamviewer – TeamViewer offers more enterprise features but requires separate client software
  • anydesk – AnyDesk provides high-performance remote access with native apps
  • vnc – VNC is an open standard requiring manual configuration and firewall setup
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 11, 2026 11:44pm 145.0.7632.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 71419cba
Dec 29, 2025 3:50pm 144.0.7559.13 0 VERSION_BUMP b552a187
Jul 9, 2024 7:21pm 127.0.6533.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 6ed13e9b