freerdp ☆
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Description:
X11 implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: rdp remote-desktop windows networking vnc-client
Install: brew install freerdp
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • rdesktop – rdesktop is an older client; FreeRDP is its modern, actively maintained successor with better protocol support.
Version History
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