Description:
Remote desktop software
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 5.2.6,22851@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@edovia |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
remote-desktop
vnc
screen-sharing
remote-access
networking
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Install:
brew install --cask screens-connect
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About:
Screens Connect is a background service that enables secure remote access to your Mac from anywhere. It works seamlessly with the Screens VNC client apps for iOS, macOS, and Windows, providing a reliable connection without complex network configuration. The software handles NAT traversal and secure authentication to simplify remote desktop connectivity.
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Key Features:
- Automatic NAT traversal and port forwarding
- End-to-end encrypted connections
- Seamless integration with Screens VNC clients
- Runs as a background service for always-on access
- No static IP or router configuration required
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Use Cases:
- Accessing your work computer from home or while traveling
- Providing remote support for family members' Macs
- Managing a headless Mac server remotely
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Alternatives:
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Jump Desktop
– Similar remote access solution with its own protocol and client apps
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Built-in macOS Screen Sharing
– Free but requires manual network configuration and static IP
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TeamViewer
– Cross-platform commercial solution with broader feature set
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| Mar 15, 2026 10:24pm |
5.2.6,22851 |
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caef281e |
| Feb 27, 2026 4:25pm |
5.2.5,22848 |
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cfe55d19 |
| Sep 5, 2025 4:37pm |
5.2.2,22814 |
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15331cb3 |
| Sep 5, 2025 4:33am |
5.2.2,22812 |
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4d424482 |
| Sep 3, 2025 1:53am |
5.2.2,22801 |
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35d3be9b |
| Jan 18, 2024 11:40am |
5.1.1,22723 |
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a7e2e174 |
| Jan 11, 2024 4:19pm |
5.1,22719 |
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c19a3a24 |
| Jan 11, 2024 9:06am |
5.1,22718 |
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8df63672 |
| Jan 4, 2024 12:15am |
5.0.6,21745 |
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247a13f1 |
| Jan 2, 2024 8:52am |
5.0.5,21743 |
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1f86ba87 |
| Dec 31, 2023 9:37am |
5.0.4,21741 |
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54827b8e |
| Dec 24, 2023 9:24am |
5.0.3,21740 |
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9c677338 |
| Dec 22, 2023 12:27am |
5.0.3,21740 |
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