projector ☆

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Description:
Common and client-related code for running Swing applications remotely

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Sep 15, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: java swing remote-access development jetbrains

Install: brew install --cask projector

About:
Projector is a technology that allows running Java Swing applications remotely with a native client experience. It transfers graphical interfaces over a secure connection, enabling developers to use powerful backend tools from lightweight local machines. This package contains the common and client-related code necessary to connect to and run Projector-enabled applications.

Key Features:

Secure remote connection protocol
Native client integration and performance
Support for existing Swing applications without code changes
Cross-platform compatibility

Use Cases:

Running heavy Java IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA on a remote server with a local client
Providing remote access to legacy Java Swing enterprise applications
Developing Java applications on low-spec hardware by offloading computation to the cloud

Alternatives:

X11 Forwarding – X11 forwarding sends raw drawing commands, often resulting in lag, while Projector sends high-level UI components for a smoother experience.
VNC – VNC streams the entire screen as pixels, consuming more bandwidth than Projector's protocol which is optimized for UI updates.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm	1.1.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	35178c71
Aug 5, 2025 2:22pm	1.1.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	7008fe5a