Description:
Remote desktop
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 150-103a@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@parsec |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
remote-desktop
screen-sharing
streaming
gaming
work-from-home
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Install:
brew install --cask parsec
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About:
Parsec is a high-performance remote desktop and streaming platform designed for low-latency screen sharing and remote control. It enables users to access and control a computer from anywhere with near-zero latency, making it feel like they are sitting directly in front of it. Its primary value is delivering a seamless, high-framerate experience for both interactive applications and media streaming.
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Key Features:
- Ultra-low latency streaming for responsive remote control
- Hardware-accelerated performance (GPU encoding/decoding)
- Peer-to-peer connection architecture for direct links
- Host and guest capabilities for multi-user access
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Use Cases:
- Remote work and accessing a powerful workstation from a laptop
- Cloud gaming and streaming high-fidelity graphics
- Collaborative screen sharing for technical support or co-development
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Alternatives:
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TeamViewer
– Parsec prioritizes low-latency and high-framerate for gaming/creative work, while TeamViewer is more focused on general IT support and file management.
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Moonlight
– Moonlight requires a host with an NVIDIA GPU and Sunshine software, whereas Parsec provides an all-in-one, cross-platform solution with built-in hosting.
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Commit |
| Apr 30, 2026 2:07pm |
150-103a |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
447c03bc |
| Mar 26, 2026 3:04pm |
150-102b |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
f718e1c5 |
| Aug 7, 2025 4:32pm |
150-100e |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
471c9785 |
| Aug 1, 2024 11:47pm |
150-95e |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
6831516c |
| Jul 30, 2024 10:44pm |
150-95d |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
1a62b714 |
| Mar 28, 2024 11:06am |
150.93.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
f1d4f78b |
| Dec 24, 2023 9:24am |
150.90.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9c677338 |
| Oct 24, 2023 9:35am |
150.90.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
47c6b28a |
| Dec 29, 2022 2:23am |
150.86.8 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a6029109 |
| Dec 20, 2022 12:14am |
150.86.8 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9b7c98b0 |
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