Description:
X11 implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
rdp
remote-desktop
windows
networking
vnc-client
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Install:
brew install freerdp
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About:
FreeRDP is a high-performance, open-source implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. It enables users to connect to and interact with Windows remote sessions and applications from various platforms. Its primary value is providing a secure, feature-rich alternative to proprietary RDP clients like Microsoft's MSTSC.
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Key Features:
- Support for RDP 8.1 and 10 protocols
- Network-level authentication (NLA)
- Seamless remote application mode (RAIL)
- Audio and printer redirection
- Client-side compression and encryption
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Use Cases:
- Establishing secure remote access to Windows desktops from Linux or macOS
- Integrating RDP functionality into custom applications
- Automating remote administration tasks
- Running Windows-only software on non-Windows systems
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Alternatives:
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rdesktop
– rdesktop is an older client; FreeRDP is its modern, actively maintained successor with better protocol support.
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