synergy-core
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Description:
Synergy, the keyboard and mouse sharing tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.20.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @symless  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: productivity remote-access keyboard-sharing mouse-sharing multi-system
Install: brew install synergy-core
About:
Synergy Core is the backend engine for the Synergy application, which enables seamless keyboard and mouse sharing across multiple computers. It allows you to control multiple systems with a single input device, supporting clipboard sharing and file transfers between connected machines. This package provides the command-line daemon for advanced users and server applications.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform input sharing (mouse, keyboard)
  • Encrypted client-server communication
  • Clipboard sharing between machines
  • Support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Command-line daemon for headless operation
Use Cases:
  • Multi-system developer workstation control
  • Managing server racks with a single keyboard/mouse
  • Content creation across different OS environments
Alternatives:
  • Barrier – Open-source fork of Synergy 1.x, actively maintained and free
  • Input Leap – Community-driven fork focusing on modern features and stability
  • ShareMouse – Windows/macOS alternative with simpler setup but limited Linux support
Version History
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Oct 28, 2025 1:03am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1ccf3807
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