chrome-remote-desktop-host ☆

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Description:
Remotely access another computer through the Google Chrome browser

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 147.0.7727.3@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	Change	Commit
Mar 30, 2026 2:44pm	147.0.7727.3	VERSION_BUMP	7e2aad62
Mar 1, 2026 10:01pm	146.0.7680.5	VERSION_BUMP	47fb7184
Feb 11, 2026 11:44pm	145.0.7632.9	VERSION_BUMP	71419cba
Dec 29, 2025 3:50pm	144.0.7559.13	VERSION_BUMP	b552a187
Jul 9, 2024 7:21pm	127.0.6533.8	VERSION_BUMP	6ed13e9b
Dec 24, 2023 9:24am	121.0.6167.9	VERSION_BUMP	9c677338
Dec 22, 2023 12:58am	121.0.6167.9	VERSION_BUMP	041d72d2
Nov 30, 2023 9:39pm	120.0.6099.8	VERSION_BUMP	919f2d27
Nov 30, 2023 9:39pm	120.0.6099.8	VERSION_BUMP	b4823580
Oct 23, 2023 3:27pm	119.0.6045.21	VERSION_BUMP	81f0c7c9