spice-server ☆
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Description:
Implements the server side of the SPICE protocol
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: spice remote-desktop virtualization vdi protocol
Install: brew install spice-server
About:
SpiceServer is the core component that provides the server-side implementation of the SPICE protocol. It enables high-performance remote access to virtual machines with features like seamless copy-and-paste, audio redirection, and multi-client connectivity. This package is essential for building secure and responsive remote desktop environments.
Key Features:
  • High-performance remote display with hardware acceleration
  • Seamless clipboard sharing and file transfer
  • Multi-client support for concurrent connections
  • USB device redirection
  • Audio and video streaming
Use Cases:
  • Hosting remote desktops for virtual machines
  • Building cloud-based VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) solutions
  • Providing remote access to development environments
Alternatives:
  • VNC – VNC is more universal but lacks SPICE's advanced VM integration features and performance optimizations
  • RDP – RDP is Windows-centric, while SPICE is designed specifically for Linux virtualization environments
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 25, 2026 11:24am 1 REVISION_ONLY ec2751ee
Sep 15, 2025 9:37am 0 VERSION_BUMP a1533136
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